Belron Canada, a major player in the automotive glass repair segment, is pushing for Canadian regulations to encourage greater adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as regulations for automotive service professionals. Belron operates outlets...
Independent automotive aftermarket service providers face an uphill battle as more than one-third of Canadian consumers falsely believe they’ll void their warranty if they bring their vehicle to a independent automotive service provider. Canada’s independent...
Bruce McLaren in the cockpit of his McLaren MC7 Ford in Monaco in 1969, taking direction from his wife Patty. (Photo courtesy McLaren Motorsports) With a racing history that includes five consecutive Can-Am Challenge Cup series wins between 1967 and 1971, 12 Formula 1...
As the automotive world continues to brace itself for new technologies, there is great anticipation that the hood badges of tomorrow's vehicles may be shared with your computer, online shopping site, even your vacuum cleaner. Is this what Sony is up to? Not quite....
Unless current law is updated, Massachusetts residents will increasingly lose the ability to take their cars to independent repair shops and be forced to pay more at dealerships, the head of the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition told members of the...
Looking ahead at transitions in ownership, technology, and capabilities in auto service dominated the Indie Garage Top 10 stories of 2019. The need to get new blood into the auto service industry and preparing for new technologies are top of mind for many in the...
As families prepare for travel over the holiday season, service advisors should be sure to communicate the importance of a detailed vehicle inspection. For many drivers, a pre-trip vehicle inspection may be the first time in a year or more for professional shops to...
I believe there are three main reasons why a person might want to do their own vehicle repairs and maintenance and not go to your automotive shop. One is to try to save money. The second is a sense of accomplishment. And thirdly, self-reliance. These are all...
New research puts automotive technician cell phone usage into sharp focus, and results show that smart devices are an important tool for technicians. IMR Inc. Automotive Research's latest report says that nearly every automotive technician owns cell phone, not...