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...
The 2020 Indie Garage and Jobber Nation Media Kit is available. Inside marketers will find details on our team, our fresh persona-based media approach, and pricing for web, print, and e-newsletter display advertising and sponsored content....
While there are certainly a number of external factors that can affect the wins and losses in your business – everything from the economy at large, to local economic and customer factors, not to mention how access to the right repair information and tools can be a...
Lube City Corp., an Alberta quick service oil change chain, has announced a partnership with Motosel Industrial Group Inc. and BDC Capital to finance its ownership transition to the second-generation of the Kallis family, and enable the company to pursue the next...