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News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why mobile repair is outpacing DIFM
December 12, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The barriers to mobile vehicle repair are coming down and the market is now growing at a much faster pace than the do-it-for-me segment, a recent report found. From 2016-2020, the mobile repair market grew 16 per cent annually —…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Gas station challenges as EVs grow
December 12, 2023 by
Adam Malik
As more Canadians choose an electric vehicle as their next vehicle, gas stations may face some significant challenges, according to an industry observer. S&P Global Mobility’s Canadian Automotive Insights for Q3 showed battery electrics made up 10 per cent of…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology How AVs and EVs will work together
December 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
In the middle of the last decade, autonomous vehicles were all the rage. All many experts could talk about was how the technology was roaring to the forefront and that we’d essentially be driven everywhere by a robot. That hasn’t…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Why the vehicle buying process has improved
December 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Women prisoners learn auto repair skills virtually
December 7, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements How big the technician labour gap is going to get
December 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada
December 1, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. Furthermore, there is no data to show where the biggest gaps are.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How much new vehicle prices soared
November 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Prices paid for new vehicles in Canada have continued to jump so far in 2023. Data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants show that the average transaction price for a new light truck or passenger car is $52,900 — up nearly 6…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesFrom The MagazineIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: Fleet electrification
November 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
If you’re a jobber looking to electrify your delivery vehicles or are a shop that wants to help fleet customers make the jump to electrification, here’s a guide to making it happen
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsPodcastSupplier News & Announcements ASW Conversations: The state of the industry with Bill Hanvey
November 29, 2023 by
Auto Service World Staff
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementElectric VehiclesFrom The MagazineIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: The developing EV market
November 28, 2023 by
Adam Malik
James Carter is one of the foremost experts on electric vehicles and automotive in general. We sat down with him to get his thoughts on where EVs stand in Canada, attitudes towards the technology, combating “negative hyperbole,” what’s needed for EVs to grow and what it all means for the aftermarket.
Driving Protected: Smart Choices in Vehicle Insurance
November 27, 2023 by
Auto Service World Staff
Navigating the labyrinth of vehicle insurance can often feel like a daunting expedition, but making informed and astute choices shields you from the unforeseen tempests of the road. As we delve into the intricacies of auto coverage, we uncover layers…