Customers are having an improved experience when going through the vehicle buying process. The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study reported growing new-vehicle inventory on dealers’ lots combined with moderating prices have propelled customer satisfaction upward trajectory…
There’s a disparity in the overall well-being of working Canadians based on access to employer-provided benefits, a recent study has found. Two-thirds of Canadians with access to benefits report their overall well-being as “good” or “excellent.” By contrast, fewer than…
Fraud can easily run rampant in your shop if you’re not regularly watching out for it. And it’s a serious mistake to think you can trust everyone who works with you, industry experts said. In just the last few years,…
Women incarcerated in a Maryland prison are learning auto mechanic skills through a first-ever virtual reality training program. It’s expected that within five years, 20 jails across the U.S. will implement similar programs. It’s part of the Vehicles for Change…
PP-R and PVC pipes are commonly used in the plumbing and construction industry. Both are thermoplastic polymers with unique features. So, understanding the difference is vital. Here’s everything you need to know. What Are PP-R Pipes? PP-R stands for Polypropylene…
The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen. The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians…
For a group that is less team-focused, what strengths can you extract?
We asked how some suppliers are faring as we close out the year
Many sales advisors make the mistake of delivering the price to the customer … and then leave them in stunned silence. Tom Amero, certified elite trainer at Elite, a training company that works with the automotive aftermarket, calls it a…
By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire
CRC Industries introduced an improved version of the CRC GDI Service Pack with a newly reformulated version of the CRC GDI IVD Intake Valve and Turbo Cleaner. The reformulated cleaner now removes up to 68% of carbon deposits in one…
A new line of Philips Xperion 3000 LED work lights includes seven hand-held lights, two flood lights and headband headlamp. The lights are IP-rated for resistance to impact, water and dust. Their grip surfaces retain excellent grip even in the…