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...
Annual apprentice certification requirements for new journeypersons in Ontario in the top 10 Red Seal trades are expected to peak at close to 7,000 in 2020, driven primarily by continued growth in construction sector employment. Despite an anticipated slowing of the...
After 44 years as a licensed technician shop owner and entrepreneur, Bruce Eccles of Eccles Auto Service has decided to trade the bay for the beach. His success in Dundas, Ontario has come from hard work, entrepreneurial skill and support from those around him. He has...
Among the most distressing occurrences for a shop owner and the customer, is to find out there has been a vehicle theft on the premises. While the technology in vehicles continues to evolve, thieves continue to stay a step ahead and now use technology to bypass...