Indie Garage Articles

TotalEnergies transitions to synthetic engine oil technology

TotalEnergies Marketing Canada Inc. a pioneer in automotive lubrication technology, announced a transition from mineral to synthetic technology engine oil. "We understand that using the right engine oil for your vehicle and local climate conditions is essential to...

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Pro-Cut offers on-car brake lathe online training

Service providers who are looking for ways to best utilize Pro-Cut on-car brake lathes can join free Pro-Cut live online training sessions every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET. Geoff Womer, vice president product and marketing for Pro-Cut, hosts the live training sessions....

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Innovation in Automotive Training Program expands in Ontario

Innovation in Automotive Training Program expands in Ontario

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced the return and expansion of the Innovation in Automotive Training program, made possible through renewed funding. Funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, the...

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Hofmann geodyna 980L delivers for shops of all sizes

The newly introduced Hofmann geodyna 980L wheel balancer stands out as a high-performance, heavy-duty wheel balancing system tailored to accommodate a wide range of shop sizes. “The new geodyna 980L HD wheel balancer features an easy-to-navigate interface and raised...

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Mitchell 1 and 360 Payments partner on auto repair payment

Mitchell 1, a market leader in auto repair software and services, and 360 Payments, a trusted payment processing partner for the automotive industry, announced a strategic partnership to elevate payment processes for auto repair shops. This collaboration seamlessly...

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CARFAX Canada Service Suite launches

CARFAX Canada announces the launch of its new Service Suite, an all-in-one customer engagement solution designed to help Canadian dealerships and service shops maximize service revenue and drive sustained customer loyalty. By sending timely co-branded...

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Who has the worst roads in North America?

In Sudbury, Ontario, where Indie Garage has its head offices, roads are terrible; pothole riddled roads have given rise to the "Sudbury Slalom" style of driving. But are they the worst in North America? Now drivers can vote to find out. Between March 17 and 28, Nokian...

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