With more consumers switching to electric vehicles (EVs), it's important to understand the nuances of EV ownership in cold weather. Electric vehicle charging in cold weather may take longer because the lower temperatures affect the vehicle's battery charging...
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...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In this course, Service Professionals and Shop Owners will learn why they should be including shocks and struts as regular vehicle maintenance items, how shocks work and wear, and how to identify worn shocks. It also discusses the importance of...
Independent aftermarket shops in Canada are in a firm second position when it comes overall market share in the Lube, Oil, Filter (LOF) service category, but there's a stark difference in the gap to dealerships. That's according to the JD Power Canada Customer Service...
DAYCO TIMING CHAIN PRODUCT LINE SUPPORTED BY PREEMINENT WARRANTY AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING CONTENT (SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco has launched more than 100 timing chain kit part numbers to address some of the industry’s key concerns with warranty and installation, with...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Serpentine belts have come a long way from the days of neoprene compounds but the expectation is that today’s belts will run without noise for longer periods and handle a wider range of temperature extremes. The truth, however, is that they still...
The Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA) came into effect January 1, 2024 in Ontario, providing provincial oversight over an industry that was previously subject to a patchwork of municipal regulations. Towing services were previously...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) When it comes to timing belt replacement, it’s always best practice to change the water pump and surrounding components at the same time. If one component is failing, others in the system are likely not far behind. Water pumps and timing belts are...
Continental has added eight new part numbers to their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Knock Sensors line. The sensors are the same part that the vehicle manufacturer uses and deliver the exact fit, form, and function as the original part, ensuring an easy...