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News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEvent NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Toronto’s auto show announces 2024 plans
December 21, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto is set to return in a few months. Organizers announced plans for what visitors can expect. Last year was the third-highest show ever — the first since the pandemic cancelled the event for the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements What experts have to say about the O’Reilly-Vast deal
December 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The news that the Del Vasto family will sell their business to a U.S. giant has the Canadian automotive aftermarket talking. On Monday, O’Reilly Automotive announced it had agreed with Groupe Del Vasto shareholders to buy all of the company’s…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New car sales accelerate in November
December 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The streak of higher new vehicle sales continued last month — and at a higher pace than we’ve seen all year. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of more than 138,000 units in November, up 21 per cent from the same…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How much money is being lost due to labour shortage
December 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Small businesses in Canada missed over $38 billion in revenue opportunities last year because they had to turn down or postpone contracts or sales due to labour shortages. This is the finding of a new report by the Canadian Federation…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Vast-Auto being acquired by O’Reilly
December 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Another Canadian automotive aftermarket distributor has been sold to an American company. O’Reilly Automotive, based in Springfield, Missouri, announced yesterday that it had acquired Montreal’s Groupe Del Vasto, which operates as Vast-Auto Distribution. O’Reilly agreed to a stock purchase agreement…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Specialists, dealers taking traditional shop market share
December 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Standalone service stations and garages are losing do-it-for-me business at a rapid pace, a recent report warned. Dealers, repair specialists and foreign specialists are scooping up their business amid a stronger push for customers as consumer preferences change. “Light vehicle…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How a loaner can boost your business
December 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A loaner vehicle and building the cost of having one into your shop’s pricing structure can become a profitable strategy, according to a former shop owner. Fred Hules, who sold his shop and now is an industry coach with the…
News Announcements 7 Precautions To Undertake While Consuming Weed Pen In Your Car
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
As cannabis consumption gains popularity, the introduction of innovative and discreet weed pens has revolutionized the way people enjoy marijuana. These devices are ultra-portable and offer a convenient and user-friendly experience. However, it is vital to note that safe usage…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Wakefield appoints new regional manager
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Wakefield Canada announced Jeoffrey Boutet as its new regional sales manager for Eastern Canada. In the role, Boutet will oversee the company’s sales team in Quebec and Atlantic provinces. With more than 10 years of strong sales performance in his roles…
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,”…