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ASW Conversations: Canadian M&A: The Vast-O’Reilly deal and more

Adam Malik — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:30:18 +0000

2023 finished off with some major news: O’Reilly Automotive announced it had acquired Groupe Del Vasto, which operates Vast-Auto Distribution. We spoke to a few industry experts about the implications of the deal. One of them was Kumar Saha, a…

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Enhanced Media: Helping the EV transition with Darryl Croft, EV World, Winter 2023

Adam Malik — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:51 +0000

Thanks for tuning in to the Enhanced Media segment for the Winter issue of EV World. Hit the banner above to listen in as we share more from managing editor Adam Malik’s conversation with Darryl Croft, president of the Electric…

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Enhanced Media: More insights from the 2023 Shop of the Year

Adam Malik — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:45 +0000

Thanks for checking out the Enhanced Media portion of the CARS December 2023 issue. We’re bringing you more from Mike Howard, manager of garage operations at Art Turney’s Garage, the winner of the 2023 Shop of the Year. He chatted…

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ASW Conversations: The state of the industry with Bill Hanvey

Adam Malik — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:30:17 +0000

Bill Hanvey and Adam Malik sat down for their annual chat at AAPEX 2023 in Las Vegas for another must-listen discussion for those working in the automotive aftermarket. The pair talk about an exciting development in right to repair, industry…

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Enhanced Media: More from the 2023 Jobber of the Year Winner

Adam Malik — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:14:54 +0000

Here’s more from this year’s Jobber of the Year Winner, Chieftain Auto Parts and its co-owners, the brother and sister team of Trevor Heizne and Jayne Kelly. They discuss the importance of inventory, having good relationships with suppliers and future…

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ASW Conversations: The cost gap in EV repair

Adam Malik — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:30:02 +0000

Teslas are far more expensive to repair than their EV counterparts and even internal combustion engines. Why? Kevin FitzPatrick, a senior vice president at OPUS IVS, explains. “The scarcity of talent, which means that you can charge a premium, and…

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Enhanced Media: EVs and ‘negative hyperbole,’ EV World, Fall 2023

Adam Malik — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:41 +0000

Thanks for tuning into the enhanced media segment from the Fall issue of EV World. We dive deeper into a conversation between managing editor Adam Malik and Vision Mobility’s principal consultant James Carter. They touch on “negative hyperbole,” which Carter…

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ASW Conversations: Want to retire? What to do with your shop

Adam Malik — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:30:41 +0000

It’s no secret that most automotive repair shop owners are closer to retirement age than not. Eventually, you’re going to want to exit. But how do you do it and do it well? Owning a repair shop alone isn’t easy,…

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Where to hear our podcast

Adam Malik — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:57 +0000

Don’t miss out on thought-provoking discussions and enhanced commentary from industry leaders. Tune into our podcast, Auto Service World Conversations to learn about the latest happenings in the automotive aftermarket and the industry overall. There are many ways to tune…

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ASW Conversations: What about hydrogen?

Adam Malik — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:30:29 +0000

Perhaps hydrogen hasn’t been forgotten about, but it certainly doesn’t get the same attention as electrification as we move to a decarbonized automotive future. And for good reason: OEMs and governments have decided to hitch their wagon to electric vehicles.…

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Enhanced Media: A deeper dive into the Annual Jobber Survey, CARS, June 2023

Adam Malik — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:35 +0000

Thanks for tuning into the enhanced media segment from the May/June 2023 issue of CARS. Get ready to explore key takeaways from the 2023 Annual Jobber Survey results. Your host and managing editor Adam Malik dives into the top concerns…

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Enhanced media: Takeaways from the Annual Shop Survey, Jobber News, May 2023

Adam Malik — Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:26 +0000

Thanks for tuning into the enhanced media segment from the May/June 2023 issue of Jobber News. Your host Adam Malik takes a deeper dive into the results of the Annual Shop Survey. While touching on the big change in relationships,…

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Enhanced Media: ADAS’s important role, CARS, April 2023

Adam Malik — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:08 +0000

Welcome to the enhanced media segment from the CARS magazine April 2023 issue. We bring you more of our discussion with Liz Perkins, owner of L1 Auto Group. She explains her passion behind ADAS and why it’s so important for…

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ASW Conversations: How are OEs educating consumers about EVs?

Adam Malik — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:30:12 +0000

In this episode of Auto Service World Conversations, we bring you discussions we had with automaker leaders and a government official from this year’s Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto around electric vehicles. There is plenty happening around EVs, as evidenced…

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PAID: ASW Conversations: The Straight Pipes x eBay Motors

Adam Malik — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:56 +0000

The Straight Pipes join host Peter Bulmer to talk about how they partnered with eBay Motors in a recent project to build out a Corvette.

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ASW Conversations: Addressing warranty fraud in the aftermarket

Adam Malik — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:30:53 +0000

Automotive aftermarket parts suppliers are increasingly seeing issues around parts warranty fraud — costing the industry $600 million. To combat the issue, a number of them have banded together to raise awareness among counterpeople, delivery drivers and more professionals more…

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ASW Conversations: Staying safe when installing EV chargers

Adam Malik — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:25:30 +0000

People are spending big money to get an electric vehicle but are taking shortcuts when it comes to charging, putting themselves, homes and buildings at risk. James Fraser, general manager of the Electrical Safety Authority, which regulates electrical installations in…

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ASW Conversations: Bill Hanvey reflects on the state of the aftermarket

Adam Malik — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:25:59 +0000

Managing editor Adam Malik sat down with Bill Hanvey, president and chief executive officer of the Auto Care Association, during the first day of AAPEX in Las Vegas to get his view on the automotive aftermarket industry. Hanvey opened up…

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ASW Conversations: Shoring up cybersecurity in autonomous vehicles

Adam Malik — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:25:36 +0000

In an autonomous vehicle, safety is paramount. Cybersecurity in particular plays perhaps the most important role in the safety of pedestrians and the vehicle occupants. A security flaw or attack could be deadly. Peter Watkins, chief operating officer at QA…

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ASW Conversations: Tracking where the aftermarket is headed

Adam Malik — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:20:37 +0000

The category known as the aftermarket sweet spot is seeing a major rebound this year — but will it last? An argument can be made that the jump in sales from $6.6 billion in 2021 to $10.9 billion in 2022…

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ASW Conversations: Innovating how tires are sold

Adam Malik — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:20:27 +0000

Many tire shops don’t want to display tire prices online because of a perception that their competition will undercut them. But, explains George Silagazde, vice president of TireConnect at Bridgestone, that’s the wrong way to go about it. “Statistically speaking,…

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ASW Conversations: Behind the curtain of EV sales

Adam Malik — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:20:22 +0000

Consumer demand for electric vehicles is high — and at a level ahead of schedule thanks in part to spiking gasoline prices. An already-strained supply chain wasn’t ready to handle the demand and is struggling to keep pace. But…

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ASW Conversations: ‘Glimmers’ of supply chain hope

Adam Malik — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:30:24 +0000

With the gap between demand and capacity narrowing and good work done managing the problems, the issues around supply chain delays are slowly but surely getting better. “We’re starting to see glimmers of that now. Everybody in supply chain is…

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ASW Conversations: Good news for the supply chain

Adam Malik — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:30:36 +0000

Supply chain professionals have done good work to navigate challenges. As a result, issues are easing and prices are coming down according to a top expert. Tom Cook, managing director of supply chain consultancy Blue Tiger International, speaks with ASW…

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PAID: ASW Conversations: Restoring the Historic Fossmobile

Adam Malik — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:10:52 +0000

Peter Bulmer talks with Ron Foss about his mission to restore his grandfather’s historic invention, the Fossmobile, with the help of eBay Motors. Click the banner above or tune in through this link.

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PAID: ASW Conversations: Enhancing Your Ride

Adam Malik — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:15:57 +0000

Auto Service World – PAID: ASW Conversations: Enhancing Your Ride Peter Bulmer, host of ASW Conversations, returns for another chat with Ryan Baltjes, eBay Canada’s head of automotive parts and accessories. In the second part of a mini-series featuring eBay…

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ASW Conversations: The ‘Rock and a Hard Place’ for Automakers

Adam Malik — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:25:03 +0000

Auto Service World – ASW Conversations: The ‘Rock and a Hard Place’ for Automakers Semiconductors are at the heart of many conversations involving the automotive industry. Shortages caused by increased demand for electronics during the COVID-19 pandemic are hurting new…

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ASW Conversations: The Customer Experience

Adam Malik — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:20:45 +0000

The experience of the customer while in your shop is an essential part of the automotive aftermarket industry. In this special edition of ASW Conversations, host Peter Bulmer hosts a video discussion with Mister Tansmission’s CEO Tony Kuczynski, who…

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PAID: ASW Conversations: Getting Summer Ready

Adam Malik — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:15:39 +0000

Auto Service World – PAID: ASW Conversations: Getting Spring Ready Peter Bulmer, host of ASW Conversations, has a chat with Ryan Baltjes, eBay Canada’s head of automotive parts and accessories. The first of a mini-series featuring eBay experts, Baltjes chats…

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ASW Conversations: EVs, sustainability and energy management

Adam Malik — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:20:34 +0000

Auto Service World – ASW Conversations: EVs, sustainability and energy management As electric vehicles gain in popularity, attention now turns to how to meet the demands from a power perspective. How do we charge these vehicles? How do we not…

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