Indie Garage Articles

Report highlights ADAS challenges facing service sector

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ Mobility Technology Council (MTC) published an industry white paper identifying challenges with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrations and highlighting several recommendations to address them.   The MTC, in partnership...

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SEMA announces Battle of the Builders Top 40

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the Top 40 builders in the 2024 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. Battle of the Builders is the aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, and the program is...

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Free Webinar on ASE Auto Standards Updates

The ASE Education Foundation is hosting a free professional development webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “ASE Auto Standards Updates.” In this webinar, Mike Coley, George Arrants and Marlo Miranda with the ASE Education Foundation will review the...

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SEMA announces Best New Products Award winners

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. More than 1,600...

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Indie Garage: Prepping for Winter

Indie Garage: Prepping for Winter

In the latest Indie Garage, we ask three top shops what they do to prepare for winter with their teams and their customers. You'll find what they had to say informative and, maybe a bit inspirational.Also in the issue we offer Key Business Metrics in Inforgraphic...

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Canadian Parliament passes bills on road to Right to Repair

Canada’s Parliament has passed Bills C-244 and C-294, which are poised to become law imminently. Both bills amend the Copyright Act and represent an historic step forward in the right to repair movement.   The move was celebrated by the Automotive Industries...

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NOVUS Glass Hamilton Central announces Grand Opening

NOVUS Glass Hamilton Central has announced its grand opening under the leadership of Jason Russell, Owner and Operator of Russell Automotive Repair & Service Inc. With a deep-rooted passion for cars and more than two decades of experience, Jason brings an...

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Aftermarket strength today could give way to future softness

Aftermarket strength today could give way to future softness

The strength that the aftermarket enjoying today as Canadian car owners hold onto their cars longer, could give way to market softness later this decade. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says that vehicle usage patterns today indicate more or less flat aftermarket...

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