Organizing your shop so that it runs safely, smoothly and efficiently does more than make for a better workplace – it can actually have a measurable effect on your bottom line. by Paul Reed Most enlightened shop owners won’t dispute that a well-organized shop runs...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) “We talked to mechanics across North America, understood their pain points, and have gone about delivering solutions that really resonate," says Craig Baxter, President of Milwaukee Tool Canada. (SPONSORED CONTENT) The environment in today’s...
The Indie Garage May/June 2022 edition includes insightful content on ADAS and your shop, must-have diagnostic tools, brake service communications tips, and apprenticeship for the independent automotive service provider community in Canada. The print edition is on its...
Cole Marten and Chelsie Lesnoski, owners of Throttle Thrashers Garage in Penticton, B.C., both had projects selected in the Young Guns Category. Marten built a one-of-a-kind high horsepower, AWD Nissan Skyline. Lesnoski entered a 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD. (UPDATED) Throttle...
The new John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration system will be on display and available for demonstrations at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show being held Nov. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tru-Point will...
Continental, a leading aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered parts, advanced diagnostics, service information, and connected services, has substantially increased the vehicle coverage and service capabilities of its Autodiagnos Pro Automotive Diagnostic System scan...
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, April 2 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “The Science Behind Today's Refrigerants.” During this session, industry expert Peter Coll will provide an...
The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast features Issues and ideas for Canada's automotive aftermarket professionals and business owners. From the people who bring you IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca Check out the episodes HERE
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has conducted a number of research initiatives and has developed a set of goals to support women in skilled trades. Key goals are: Increase the number of women apprentices, journeypersons and supervisors where they are...