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Service Advisors: Opportunities for Chassis Parts and Service

Service Advisors: Opportunities for Chassis Parts and Service

Most drivers don’t think much about the beating that the underside of their vehicle takes. Proper chassis parts inspections can reveal problems before they become failures – and that can present some customer-focused opportunities. Chassis upgrades “Hey, I see that...

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Webinar from ASE: Lubricant & Filtration Technology Update

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Vehicle Fluids - Lubricant & Filtration Technology Update.” This webinar is designed to provide technicians with a better...

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Rotary introduces four new vehicle service innovations

Rotary, part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) and Dover have announced the launch of the Rotary R1250 Automatic Leverless Pro Tire Changer, Rotary ARO16 Four-Post Lift, Rotary SLW210-AV WIDE SMARTLIFT Inground Lift, and Chief Phoenix Pulling Rack with...

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Shop Success at the Mitchell 1 AAPEX Booth

Mitchell 1 will showcase the latest enhancements to its award-winning automotive repair information, shop management and marketing services at the 2024 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 5-7 in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit booth #A5807 in...

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WRITING A NEW CHAPTER: MY NEIGHBOURHOOD MECHANIC

WRITING A NEW CHAPTER: MY NEIGHBOURHOOD MECHANIC

“I don't want to say it's a whole new story. It's a new chapter for sure,” says Rui Silvestre, owner of My Neighbourhood Mechanic in Toronto. “Not a new story,” he expands, “because luckily all the team came over; it's still the exact same team. So we've worked...

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ASE Webinar: Aftermarket Restoration

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Aftermarket Restoration Sheet Metal-Pros, Cons & Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).” Automotive aftermarket sheet metal...

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TIRECRAFT Ontario continues expansion in OTR market

TIRECRAFT Ontario has bolstered its offering with the addition of Chris Potier, an OTR Service Technician with over 20 years of experience, and Jason Vollick with over 10 years of experience as an OTR Sales & Service Technician Over the past two years, TIRECRAFT...

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