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News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements The unusual places calling jobbers these days
December 3, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems. Some jobbers these days are getting regular calls from people they may not usually hear from looking for parts to repair customer vehicles, said industry experts. Namely, their competitors and automotive dealerships.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesEvent NewsTraining & Apprenticeship What techs need to ‘be respectful’ of with EVs
November 30, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Electric vehicles pose new dangers to technicians and one mistake could be costly, warned an expert from Mitchell 1. Dealing with EVs is going to be new for everyone. But with all the extra voltage flowing around, Ben Johnson, director…
News AnnouncementsEvent NewsEvents New program announced for women in trades
November 29, 2021 by
Adam Malik
A new program to empower skilled trades advocates will launch in the summer, announced the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF). The National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades will take place at the next Supporting Women in Trades…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementEvent NewsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How bad fill rates are these days
November 26, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Fill rates have been cut in half thanks to supply chain challenges, according to the head of one of Canada’s largest parts distributors. Speaking virtually during Student Aftermarket Day at Georgian College’s Automotive Business School on Nov. 18, Bestbuy Distributors…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEvent NewsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Apple green lights independent repair
November 25, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Another major technology player has now seemingly opened up to the concept of ‘right to repair.’ One month after Microsoft announced it would go ahead with plans to allow for the independent repair of its devices, Apple confirmed last week…
News Event NewsEventsOE news Vancouver auto show is a go
November 18, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The Vancouver International Auto Show is revving up again after two years of being shut down due to COVID-19. Organizers announced that western Canada’s best attended trade and consumer event will mark its return to the Vancouver Convention Centre West…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementConsumer trendsCovid-19Event NewsEventsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements Aftermarket welcomed back in Vegas
November 9, 2021 by
Adam Malik
It was almost just like old times. After two years apart, much of the automotive aftermarket reunited in Las Vegas to take part in AAPEX and the SEMA Show. For many, it was their first trade event since the global…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Live updates from AAPEX
November 4, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Stay on top of what’s happening at the biggest automotive aftermarket event of the year. The team from AutoServiceWorld.com, CARS and Jobber News are coming at you live from AAPEX and SEMA all week long. Check back in this space…
News Business ManagementCovid-19Event NewsIndustry TrendsSupplier News & Announcements Here’s what’s keeping suppliers up at night these days
October 13, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The biggest challenge for supply chain leaders in the automotive aftermarket is the unknown. That is, unknown around when shipments will move, unknown about what problems will pop up next and unknown as to when things may start to get…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements 3 ‘big concerns’ that put the aftermarket at risk
October 6, 2021 by
Adam Malik
A restricted network, latency features and over-the-air updates are three significant issues that threaten the viability of the automotive aftermarket, says a supplier executive. Speaking during a recent episode of Curbside Chat, Mike Kealey, executive vice president of commercial at…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsEvent NewsEventsInternational News SEMA announces expected safety measures
October 1, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Attendees of next month’s SEMA Show can expect to be fully masked while indoors, organizers announced. But safety measures stopped short of matching those of AAPEX, which is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test. SEMA issues a…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsTraining & ApprenticeshipVehicle Technology How this shop takes on training, and more
September 30, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Implementing a unique approach to training, investing in equipment and taking advantage of new technology are just some of the ways an automotive repair company is keeping on top of changing trends and ensuring high customer satisfaction, one of its…