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Canadian aftermarket business confidence continues to rebound

Canadian aftermarket business confidence continues to rebound

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada released the results of its second round of COVID-19 Business Impact survey, showing improving optimism and business performance, but with some lingering concerns. Compared to survey #1 results, confidence levels for...

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Heat pump technology extends EV cold-weather range

Heat pump technology extends EV cold-weather range

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have revealed new details of their innovative heat pump system, deployed in Hyundai and Kia's global electric vehicle (EV) line-up to maximize their all-electric driving range in low temperatures. Hyundai and Kia's heat...

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Indie Garage LIVE! w. guest Murray Voth

Indie Garage LIVE! w. guest Murray Voth

Trainer and Indie Garage contributor Murray Voth talks about the upside of using new tools to communicate, and the downside of leading with the negative. https://youtu.be/VyvdE2K6KO8 AUDIO ONLY FILE

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Indie Garage LIVE! Fuel Trim with Dean Law

Indie Garage LIVE! Fuel Trim with Dean Law

Fuel trim issues can cause all manner of driveability problems and can be difficult to diagnose. Indie Garage contributor Dean Law, Law's Automotive, Portage la Prairie, Man., gives a rundown of what's important to look at and how vital it is to be comfortable using a...

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Permatex new high-strength  Orange Threadlocker

Permatex new high-strength Orange Threadlocker

(SPONSORED CONTENT) Permatex now offers its innovative Permatex High Strength Removable Orange Threadlocker in a new range of application sizes and a new drip-free Gel formulation. Permatex Orange Threadlocker, the newest addition to the industry leading Permatex...

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Digital inspection: Looking under the hood, virtually

Digital inspection: Looking under the hood, virtually

Digital inspection tools are excellent for providing visual verification to a customer of a needed repair, letting them to virtually “look under the hood.” But there’s a new relevance to the technology, in these days of social distancing and “touchless” car repair. As...

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New tool grants and loan forgiveness for Ontario apprentices

New tool grants and loan forgiveness for Ontario apprentices

The Ontario government has announced assistance for apprentices by providing grants to purchase tools, protective equipment and clothing for their trade, along with forgiving previous loans to purchase tools. This announcement is part of a program of surrounding the...

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Check out the May/June 2020 issue!

Check out the May/June 2020 issue!

The May/June 2020 issue of Indie Garage print edition is on its way to readers across Canada, but you can check out the digital edition now. Content includes features on how the independent automotive service community has stepped up in response to the COVID-19...

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