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Milestones & Awards
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsTire & Wheel Celebrating 30 years for B.C.’s scrap tire recycling program
March 22, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The not-for-profit group that collects and recycles scrap tires in British Columbia is planning on marking its 30th anniversary this year. Tire Stewardship BC is the oldest recycling program in Canada. Since the program first got going in 1991, over…
News AnnouncementsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements CRP picks top Canadian sales rep
January 31, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Brian Banks is CRP Automotive’s 2021 Canadian Sales Representative of the Year. The president of BRB Sales and Marketing Inc. is responsible for the Ontario territory for CRP’s AAE, Ajusa, Pentosin and Rein brands. Last year was his first full…
News Association NewsCharity & FundraisingMilestones & Awards High Fives announces scholarship winners
January 19, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Seven students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket industry have been awarded scholarships by the High Fives for Kids Foundation. The charitable arm of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced the recipients will receive $700 each as part of…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & Awards Shop of the Year: ‘We all have to be role models’
January 4, 2022 by
Adam Malik
This year’s Shop of the Year Winner has a long-standing reputation as the go-to place for vehicle repair and service. But, as we explore in our full feature of Master Mechanic High Park, it always ensures to look after the community, especially in the last year
News Auto Repair & ServiceMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Announcing the 2021 Shop of the Year
December 14, 2021 by
Adam Malik
After going through more than two dozen nominations and discovering all the great things Canadian shop owners are doing, CARS Magazine is proud to present the 2021 Shop of the Year award to Master Mechanic High Park in Toronto. The…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards PartSource retools, looks for growth
November 24, 2021 by
Adam Malik
After a few years of undertaking a transformation punctuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, PartSource is looking to enhance its footing in the Canadian automotive aftermarket space. A division of Canadian Tire, one of Canada’s largest companies, has moved much of…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards The Unified Parts Group: The 2021 Jobber of the Year
November 17, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The Unified Parts Group owned by Mark Krasicki in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has been named the 2021 Jobber of the Year. The award is presented annually by Jobber News to a Canadian jobber that has shown leadership, growth, success and…
News Charity & FundraisingMilestones & Awards Aftermarket scholarships applications now open
October 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now being accepted by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF). Applicants can go to the foundation’s Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Central website. Candidates have until March 31, 2022, to apply. Scholarships from…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles 3 Canadians win Auto Value scholarship
August 4, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Three Prairie-based Canadian automotive aftermarket students are among 25 winners of Auto Value scholarships. Brieanne Schmidt of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Caitlin Yip from the University of Alberta and Darby Hardy of Assiniboine Community College each were awarded…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards Know a standout shop? Nominate them for Shop of the Year
August 3, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Nominations are open to recognize the best automotive repair and service shop in the country — who do you think is most deserving of this honour? The CARS Shop of the Year is sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. It has been…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards Jobber of the Year nominations now open
August 3, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Last chance to share your pick. Nominations close Sept. 30. Tell us who you think should be the Jobber of the Year!
News Jobbers & WDsLead StoryMilestones & AwardsPodcast Jobber of the Year: Steve Van Kessel on processes and professionalism
December 7, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Auto Service World · 038 Steve Van Kessel on building an award-winning business Steve Van Kessel and his sister Susan Peacock are the driving force behind Parry Automotive in Orillia, Ont. — this year’s Jobber of the Year.…