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News Auto Repair & ServiceFrom The MagazineJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: Supplier viewpoints
December 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
We asked how some suppliers are faring as we close out the year
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsService Advisor and SellingSupplier News & Announcements What you can’t do after you’ve quoted a customer
December 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesFrom The MagazineJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: Chemical reaction
December 5, 2023 by
David Mayers
By understanding the chemistry, we better understand the fire risks and how to respond when there’s a fire
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements CRC updates GDI service pack
December 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New LED work lights from Philips
December 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Epicor introduces predictive analytics solutions
December 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Epicor has introduced two industry-first analytics solutions that enable automotive replacement parts distributors and vehicle service/repair businesses to predict likely future demand based on sophisticated new data models. The new solutions, Epicor Predictive Inventory Assistant (PIA) and Predictive Maintenance Assistant…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsTire & Wheel Financial concerns have some debating winter tires
December 1, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A survey from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found that financial pressures are causing some drivers to have doubts about investing in winter tires. About one in three (31 per cent) of respondents said they are now less…
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 & ServiceBusiness ManagementFrom The MagazineJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: 5 common dynamic pricing myths
December 1, 2023 by
Kumar Saha
Emerging trend is often misunderstood and ignored by the automotive aftermarket
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 & ServiceJobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle safety P.E.I. reviewing annual inspections
November 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Vehicle owners in Prince Edward Island may soon have to get vehicle inspections every two years instead of one. Reports indicate that the provincial government is considering changing the frequency requirement of motor vehicle inspections. “I think the other thing…
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