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How to keep up with consumer change

Adam Malik — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:30:34 +0000

Consumer behaviour around what they expect from their local automotive repair shop has changed. Your shop needs to keep pace, urged an industry expert. Customers are looking for ease of doing business with you online. Ben Johnson, director of product…

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From the Magazine: Transforming your management style

Adam Malik — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:15:40 +0000

Your role as owner isn’t about sales — it’s about long-term growth

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Mazda joins Tesla charging network

Adam Malik — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:15:23 +0000

Another automaker has adopted the same electric vehicle standard on which Tesla’s vehicles work. Mazda announced an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles launched in North…

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High used prices sticking around, helping aftermarket

Adam Malik — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:30:57 +0000

The landscape of affordable used vehicles has changed drastically over the last few years, helping the automotive aftermarket. Four years ago, half of used vehicles sold for less than USD$20,000. Now, only one in seven used vehicles are priced that…

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EV World: Electric vehicle boom portends industry breakdown

Adam Malik — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:15:26 +0000

Decision to rachet up production could end up stalling EV in the end

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A top challenge shops will face with EVs

Adam Malik — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:30:52 +0000

Shops can do all they can to prepare to service electric vehicles in their facilities. They can have the space to do the work, the tools needed and all the safety considerations. But they may not have the technicians. That’s…

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Stellantis backs out of auto shows

Adam Malik — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:20:56 +0000

The parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram won’t be participating in any North American auto shows this year. Setllantis, which also owns the Fiat and Alfa Romeo, told Automotive News Canada that slow sales amid the challenging market…

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From the Magazine: Navigating economic challenges

Adam Malik — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:15:50 +0000

Here are the opportunities for automotive shops in Canada in uncertain times

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Patrick Verriet promoted by Mann+Hummel

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:31:35 +0000

Global filtration company Mann+Hummel announced that Patrick Verriet is its new Canadian business development manager. Verriet takes over from Steve Ellis, who retired at the end of 2023. Verriet first joined the company in 2016 as district sales manager. “Over…

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APD names Rob Keam as new sales manager

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:30:07 +0000

Rob Keam is taking over the role of sales manager at APD. The move was official as of January 2. He was most recently Tenneco’s senior sales manager for Western Canada. The announcement from APD noted Keam’s 25-plus years of…

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Leading aftermarket voice Ann Wilson to retire

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:29:28 +0000

One of the leading voices on the political stage for the automotive aftermarket is retiring. Ann Wilson, industry veteran and member of the Automotive Hall of Fame, is hanging it up at the end of the year, MEMA, The Vehicle…

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ZF adds shock absorbers

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:25:37 +0000

ZF Aftermarket is launching 16 new part numbers for continuous damping control (CDC) shock absorbers available for passenger vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The CDC part numbers cover a variety of BMW 5, 6 and 7 models, to be…

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Conical valve springs from Elgin

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:20:41 +0000

Elgin Industries has introduced premium Elgin Pro-Stock conical valve springs engineered for General Motors LS Series and Chrysler Hemi performance engines. The new springs (#RV-107228Q16) feature a next-generation conical design for superior performance and durability while accommodating the peak valvetrain…

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TRW expands offerings

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:15:45 +0000

TRW Brake Boosters now have 53 new part numbers, extending the range of ZF brake boosters to a wide range of European make vehicles in the U.S. and Canadian markets. ZF Aftermarket is also expanding its line of TRW Brake…

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What aftermarket companies could be sold in 2024?

Adam Malik — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:30:36 +0000

After a flurry of activity in 2023, what other deals could be in store for 2024 in the Canadian automotive aftermarket? Canada saw a pair of distributor giants announce their sales in 2023 with LKQ’s acquisition of Uni-Select and O’Reilly…

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EV World: The future of EV charging

Adam Malik — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:15:10 +0000

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in the future of electric vehicles is crucial.…

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The 4 vehicle technologies you need to know

Adam Malik — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:30:22 +0000

Many new technologies are soon going to be heavily penetrating the new vehicle fleet and the aftermarket needs to be prepared to work with and accommodate them as they service vehicles equipped with the technology, urged an industry expert. Todd…

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How much new vehicles sales increased last year

Adam Malik — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:20:42 +0000

After a disappointing end to 2022, Canadian new vehicle sales in 2023 saw a solid rebound. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of 1,664,000 units last year, a 12 per cent increase from the fewer than 1.5 million in 2022. The…

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From the Magazine: The biggest issue we’re facing

Adam Malik — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:15:48 +0000

Shop owners need to find technicians. There isn’t a lot of them. How do we find them? Here’s how we can start

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ASW Conversations: Canadian M&A: The Vast-O’Reilly deal and more

Adam Malik — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:30:18 +0000

2023 finished off with some major news: O’Reilly Automotive announced it had acquired Groupe Del Vasto, which operates Vast-Auto Distribution. We spoke to a few industry experts about the implications of the deal. One of them was Kumar Saha, a…

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EV World: Today’s EV customers

Adam Malik — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:15:43 +0000

Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers. Industry veteran Darryl Croft shares his experiences of working with EV customers, how his company helps buyers find the right fit and what the aftermarket needs to do

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How AI can make you a better technician

Adam Malik — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:30:55 +0000

As vehicle technology only gets harder to navigate and more training is required, artificial intelligence can help along the way, experts suggested. And if you have lower-skilled technicians in your shop, AI can help make them better, they added. It…

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From the Magazine: Misfire diagnosis

Adam Malik — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:15:53 +0000

One method of finding no code or random misfires

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In Memoriam: Doug Williams, 77

Adam Malik — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:30:22 +0000

The Canadian automotive aftermarket lost a big name last week. Doug Williams, founder of National Sales Inc., died on Jan. 2. According to posts from his son Sean and daughter Katie, he died surrounded by family at Greater Niagara General…

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ZF adds first EV aftermarket parts

Adam Malik — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:25:09 +0000

ZF is now making its products available to the independent aftermarket for the first time through its aftermarket division. The specially compiled kits for a total of 43 repair scenarios on electric axle drives, shops can carry out repairs such…

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Mevotech adds 138 part numbers

Adam Malik — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:20:07 +0000

Mevotech announced 138 new part numbers in December. The release included series repair solutions from Mevotech’s top-tier TTX and Supreme lines. This expansion significantly adds coverage for domestic and import passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, SUVs and EVs, up to model…

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Clore updates jump starter

Adam Malik — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:15:16 +0000

Clore Automotive had introduced the next-generation JNC345, 12 Volt Jump Starter and Power Supply from Jump-N-Carry. The JNC345 provides jump-starting power with a 40-inch cable reach with full-size clamps, 12-volt power supply capability, an LED work light and UL2743 compliance…

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Philips releases car aroma diffuser

Adam Malik — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:10:12 +0000

Lumileds has introduced a new aroma diffuser specifically designed for use in vehicles. The Philips OlfaPure 7300 is an app-controlled, car aroma diffuser that allows drivers and passengers to relax, stay alert, reduce motion sickness or simply refresh the air…

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The Silent Threat: Protecting Your Garage and Yourself from Vehicle Exhaust

Baxter Hall — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:27:00 +0000

For the millions of hobbyists and automotive professionals who work on vehicles in home garages, exposure to exhaust fumes poses a serious but often overlooked health hazard. The confined spaces of garages readily allow invisible toxins to accumulate to dangerous…

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EV World features a Q&A with Darryl Croft

Adam Malik — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:30:20 +0000

The latest issue of EV World is here and it features insights from one of the industry’s top leaders. Darryl Croft is president of the Electric Vehicle Network. He also owns an OK Tire store in Toronto’s west end. He…

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