A projected 9,300 journeypersons in the top 10 Red Seal trades are expected to be required in the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island) over the next ten years, between 2019 and 2028. This compares with...
Indie Garage contributor Murray Voth, RPM Training--shown here conducting a recent course for APD--is among the first members of the newly formed Coalition of Automotive Management Professionals. The Coalition of Automotive Management Professionals (CAMP) has been...
Recently I read some articles about the auto service industry in two prominent publications, and in otherwise balanced reporting, came across an astounding suggestion for why consumers should choose you. One was the Globe and Mail online and the other was the...
Replacing worn ride control components is often a significant revenue source for the independent service industry, given that most vehicles require shock/strut replacement after their OE warranties have expired. However, it’s a complex repair, requiring specialized...
Ringbrothers unveiled its newest, one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang, a 1969 Mach 1 widebody build known as “UNKL" powered by a 520 cubic inch 700 hp Boss engine at the SEMA Show. “UNKL” is the first Mach 1 to leave the Spring Green, Wisconsin, shop after a series of...
The 2019 SEMA Show Education program includes more than 100 seminars designed to help business owners and industry professionals be more competitive and knowledgeable about how to succeed in the $45 billion automotive aftermarket. Back by popular demand are free...
SEMA is known to be the world's largest trade show for the performance and specialty automotive aftermarket, and a cornerstone of the event is the Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition. Thousands of builders vie for a chance to just be entered in the competition,...
Matteo Medoro and his 1951 Ford pickup will be competing with nine other Young Guns finalists, including one other Canadian, at the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Medoro, 19, won “the golden ticket” invitation to SEMA by taking top honours at the Seattle...
CARS OnDemand instructor Will Carcone offers this video tip for automotive professionals on No Code Diagnosis that can cause no-start conditions, particularly in cold conditions, and other problems but can be difficult to diagnose....