Indie Garage Articles

Aftermarket employment grows as other segments dip

Aftermarket employment grows as other segments dip

The aftermarket has shown significant strength with automotive repair and maintenance employment reaching 124.0 thousand, 7.4% above pre-pandemic levels, making it a standout among its automotive sector brethren. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants,...

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Bridgestone unveils two new tires with ENLITEN Technology 

Bridgestone Americas has unveiled the new Bridgestone R273 Ecopia regional tire for the steer position and the Bridgestone Duravis M705 for mixed fleet vehicles in pick up and delivery (P&D) and last-mile delivery (LMD) fleets. Both are debuting at the 2025...

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Strong aftermarket performance expected to continue

Strong aftermarket performance expected to continue

Noted Canadian research firm DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, working in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), reports that building on growth in 2024, sentiment is for continued growth in 2025. “The automotive aftermarket has seen...

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Auto Value Kicks Off the 2025 Road Warrior Weekend Sweepstakes

Auto Value is gearing up for the launch of the 2025 Road Warrior Weekend Sweepstakes, which promises to give 20 grand prize winners and their guests the chance to embark on the ultimate driving adventure. The adventure will bring the wnners to the prestigious Radford...

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Valvoline Celebrates Contributions of Mechanics Worldwide

Valvoline Global Operations has announced its 6th annual Mechanics Month initiative. Beginning Monday, March 3, the annual campaign celebrates the often-unsung heroes of the mobility industry. This year's theme, "The Future is in Your Hands," shines a...

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LAD’s Auto marks 40 years in the latest Indie Garage

LAD’s Auto marks 40 years in the latest Indie Garage

The February/March 2025 issue of Indie Garage features a story of resIlience and change as Calgary Alberta's LAD's Auto marks 40 years serving the community. The mulit-generation business continues to impress with service and success under the ownership of Dave and...

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The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #2: The Employees

The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #2: The Employees

by Murray Voth As we discussed in building block number one, the primary, most important purpose of a business, the reason it exists, is to meet or exceed the needs of its customers. The result is that the customer receives value for the money they spend in the...

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The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #1: The Client

The Purpose of a Business–Building Block #1: The Client

By Murray Roth In my last column, we discussed the foundational concept of What is the Purpose of a Business. We spoke of the three stakeholders involved in this purpose: the clients, the employees, and the shareholders. This column is going to be the first of three...

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