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News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Dayco expands core product line
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Dayco is introducing 140 part numbers in the coming months and making a strategic effort to have specific top-selling parts guaranteed in stock. The ‘Top Movers’ project will ensure that Dayco’s top high-volume part numbers are always in stock for…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Hofmann adds new wheel balancer
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The new Hofmann Armored Series 2400P wheel balancer has been introduced. It features an ergonomic design and a compact framework that ensures maximum capability without occupying excessive space. The high-resolution touchscreen display and intuitive interface help users navigate the balancer.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements EnerSys adds new automotive auxiliary power option
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
EnerSys is now offering customers the first-ever Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) power solution for automotive auxiliary applications with the Odyssey ODS-AGM14 battery. “This is a market where customer demand is high but dependable options are scarce,”…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New Bluetooth TPMS from Dill
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Dill recently debuted its new Bluetooth Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It’s a retrofit TPMS system made using OE components. The system uses sensors that mount inside the tire for the safest and most accurate way to measure tire pressure…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPodcastSupplier News & Announcements Enhanced Media: More insights from the 2023 Shop of the Year
December 18, 2023 by
Auto Service World Staff
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Customer service trends the aftermarket needs to know about
December 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket needs to build a better customer service experience. It needs to be more of a customer-centric process, according to an industry expert. One, a customer should be able to do business with you whenever, wherever and however…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Alliance holds winter meetings
December 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance held its annual Winter Shareholders Meeting in Florida recently. With 500 in attendance at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry in Aventura, Florida, it was the largest gathering of shareholders and channel partners to date. The…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is…
December 14, 2023 by
Adam Malik
CARS magazine is proud to announce the Shop of the Year 2023 winner: Art Turney’s Garage. Located in Peterborough, Ontario, Art Turney’s Garage was chosen for its dedication to fostering a successful shop by encouraging training, allowing for a flexible…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCollisionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle safety Where the safety concerns are for large pickups
December 14, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Test results found that four large pickups offer strong side protection but raise concerns around backseat protection for passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated side crash test gave good ratings to the 2023 Ram 1500 crew cab, Ford…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Drivers continue to rack up road travel
December 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Despite concerns, gasoline consumption in Canada has not only shown resilience but is now peaking past pre-pandemic levels. How much people drive is a key variable for the automotive aftermarket, indicating long-term health for the industry, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants observed…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEvent NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Vancouver auto show to finally make its return
December 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
After a four-year hiatus, the Vancouver International Auto Show will return in 2024. The show will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC). Tickets to the show were released in late November. The show is presented by the New Car…
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 —…