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New off-road lighting available from Continental
November 20, 2023 by Adam Malik

Continental announced that the NightViu premium lighting line of professional driving and working lights will be made available to consumer markets including off-road enthusiasts, recreational vehicles (RV), and marine. These were originally designed for use in construction, mining and off-highway…

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Worldpac, Carquest could be up for sale
November 17, 2023 by Adam Malik

Advance Auto Parts announced it is beginning the process of looking into spinning off its Worldpac division and its Canadian business under the Carquest banner. The announcement came as the company has decided to focus on a “blended box business…

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Vast-Auto launches EV verification program
November 17, 2023 by Adam Malik

Vast-Auto Distribution has announced a new program in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on Canadian roads. It has launched the Electric Verified by EV Vast Recognition Program to help certify repairs and services to electric and hybrid…

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The Mufflerman acquires five shops
November 16, 2023 by Adam Malik

Four Greater Toronto Area automotive repair and tire shops plus one in Guelph have been acquired by The Mufflerman. The five locations are under the EuroMechanic banner, specializing in repair, service and tires for European vehicles. They are co-branded with…

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The top stolen vehicles of the year
November 16, 2023 by Adam Malik

Auto thefts reached new highs in 2022 with Ontario and Quebec hit hardest. A new report examines what vehicles thieves are setting their sights on. The 2020 Honda CR-V maintained its spot at the top of the list as the…

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From the Magazine: Unraveling the customer service paradox
November 16, 2023 by Alan Beech

A field test found that our advisors seem off-put by customers. We need to change that

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The 2023 Jobber of the Year Winner
November 15, 2023 by Adam Malik

Jobber News is proud to announce Chieftain Auto Parts in Prince George, British Columbia as the 2023 Jobber of the Year. The store is owned by the brother-and-sister team of Jayne Kelly and Trevor Heinze. They took over from their…

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New vehicle sales hits one year of growth
November 15, 2023 by Adam Malik

It’s now been 12 straight months of year-over-year growth for new vehicle sales in Canada. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, the last time that proclamation could be made was in November 2015, which then saw 32 straight months of year-over-year…

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The gaps between employee and employer expectations
November 15, 2023 by Adam Malik

A quarter of Canadian employees are debating whether or not they should leave their jobs next year, according to a new survey. The younger generation — Gen Z and Millennials — are most inclined to this sentiment, according to the…

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ASW Conversations: The cost gap in EV repair
November 14, 2023 by Adam Malik

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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How Canadians are feeling towards EVs today
November 14, 2023 by Adam Malik

Canadians need more education around everything related to electric vehicles, a new report suggested. That includes more details about ownership, infrastructure and insurance. BrokerLink, a property and casualty insurance brokerage, commissioned a survey of Canadians and found that availability of…

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From the Magazine: Investing in yourself
November 14, 2023 by Greg Aguilera

Don’t forget to take care of you, the shop owner