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The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast

New episodes weekly.The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast presents issues and ideas for Canada’s automotive aftermarket professionals and business owners. Selected by Feedspot panelists as one of the Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcasts on the web. Hosted by...

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What’s your shop’s EV strategy?

What’s your shop’s EV strategy?

EVs and hybrids may not be common in your bays yet, but the time is coming when they will be. Should you invest in the training now, or wait till the demand is greater? By Martha Uniacke Breen While in most areas of the country, the EV/hybrid revolution hasn’t exactly...

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The Right Oil Filter for Every Need

The Right Oil Filter for Every Need

(SPONSORED CONTENT) By FRAM You may wonder what is the biggest threat to your engine?  The answer is tiny – even microscopic – particles. If not properly filtered, these particles can accumulate inside the engine, potentially causing significant damage to its...

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Beware the Effects of Bad Fuel on the Fuel Pump

Beware the Effects of Bad Fuel on the Fuel Pump

(SPONSORED CONTENT) When customers visit your shop dealing with the usual symptoms of fuel system problems like the engine sputtering, RPMs surging and weak starts, fuel pump failure would seem to be the logical, if not likely culprit. But what if the fuel pump itself...

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Get Your Annual Tune-Up at AAPEX

Get Your Annual Tune-Up at AAPEX

(SPONSORED CONTENT) AAPEX 2022 is preparing the automotive aftermarket industry for the year ahead by providing hands-on training and valuable insight into what’s coming around the corner. This premier event has everything you’ll need, all in one place. Not only will...

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Welcome to the KYB Video Training Series

Welcome to the KYB Video Training Series

(SPONSORED CONTENT) Whether you are a Service Professional or a Parts Professional, KYB has created this detailed, online training series for you. These training videos have been designed for industry professionals like you, to arm you with the knowledge you need to...

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The R2R imperative writ large, and local

The R2R imperative writ large, and local

One aspect of the right to repair argument has been that it is patently unfair to require consumers to travel long distances just for basic vehicle service. Now, I admit that I have been guilty of thinking that having to drive long distances for service was purely the...

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Stop the trash talk: Bruce Eccles on why it matters

Stop the trash talk: Bruce Eccles on why it matters

Owning and operating an auto service business can be challenging , but it's also rewarding and staying positive in how you talk about your business and the industry to customers, team members, and even family is important for many reasons. Bruce Eccles, founder of the...

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