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Free ASE Webinar: Choosing and Using Gasket Makers

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Choosing and Using the Right Gasket Maker.” As technologies change, so do the products needed for sealing engines, transmissions and...

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Hercules Tires Launches Special Tire Rebate Promo

Hercules Tire and Rubber Company  is offering a special promotion for Canadian customers looking to gear up for the spring season. From now until May 30, 2024, customers who purchase four qualifying Hercules Tires may be eligible to receive a $50 rebate. As the...

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SKF Lincoln launches new Mityvac gear oil dispensers

SKF Lincoln introduced the new Mityvac MV7454 and the MV7455 gear oil dispensing units for use in various industries including automotive, agriculture, construction, machinery repair, maintenance facilities and industrial fluid handling. The first-of-its-kind in the...

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AARO to offer service advisor training course

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario is conducting a two-day Level 1 course for repair service advisors, designed to equip new and seasoned front counter advisors with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their role. By covering a wide range of...

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Technical webinar from ASE: HVAC Best Practices

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “HVAC Best Practices.” System refrigerant and oil charges have both been halved in the past 20 years or so....

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Tire subscription model being floated by U.S. non-profit

An Arizona-based company is set to begin offering a tire subscription model that addresses affordability issues for consumers, and could also come to Canada. TireSet, a non-profit organization based in Cave Creek, Arizona, says it is "rolling out a subscription-based...

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Vehlo acquires Shop-Ware platform

Vehlo, a leader in software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, announced its latest strategic move – the acquisition of Shop-Ware, a cloud-based shop management platform catering to independent repair shops within the automotive aftermarket....

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Quebec phase out of EV rebates called ‘a step backward’

In its 2024 budget announcement, the Government of Quebec announced the phase out of EV incentives by 2027, drawing immediate criticism. The province currently has among the richest incentives in Canada, offering buyers $7000 toward the purchase of a BEV, and up to...

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