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How assemblies have changed ride control

How assemblies have changed ride control

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...

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Say “UNKL”: 700hp Mustang Mach 1 widebody

Say “UNKL”: 700hp Mustang Mach 1 widebody

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...

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SEMA Show Education show floor learning

SEMA Show Education show floor learning

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...

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SEMA: Five project cars you don’t want to miss

SEMA: Five project cars you don’t want to miss

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,...

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Edmonton builder vying for SEMA Young Guns title

Edmonton builder vying for SEMA Young Guns title

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...

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CARS OnDemand video: No code diagnosis

CARS OnDemand video: No code diagnosis

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....

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Check out the latest print edition

Check out the latest print edition

The latest print edition of Indie Garage contains some great tips for automotive service professionals with specific features for owners and technicians, as well as insights for service advisors on ride control and for apprentices in Atlantic Canada. The print edition...

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Canadian entry wins final SEMA Young Guns spot

Canadian entry wins final SEMA Young Guns spot

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced that Chelsie Lesnoski of Penticton, B.C. and her 2013 Scion FR-S was chosen by her peers in a public fan vote competition as the winner of the Young Guns Fan Vote competition. Lesnoski who is co-owner of...

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AARO building awareness for “Repair it Right 2020”

AARO building awareness for “Repair it Right 2020”

Calling the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS), a good first step but outdated, John Cochrane, shop owner and board member of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO)  introduced the “Repair it Right 2020” program to shops....

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