by Chris Dekker, Owner, My Garage Auto & Tire, Airdrie, Alta. These are exciting times for anyone involved in – and passionate about – the automotive service industry. We are on the cusp of a revolution like the industry has never seen before; a revolution that...
A survey of more than 36,000 independent aftermarket auto shops in the U.S. says that more than half of owners expect to retire in the next nine years, and the majority plan to sell their businesses. But auto shop owners also reported that business is growing and that...
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are proliferating at a rapid rate, but they've been around for long enough to cause some technicians grief. Indie Garage reached out to Hunter Engineering's director of product management – systems technology, Kaleb...
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Vice President of Marketing JC Washbish (left) and Vice President of Sales Jason Phillips (right) posed with the three Technician of the Year winners (from left to right): Ryan Booker, Canada; Jason Jackson, United States; Abelardo...
This is a call for all Red Seal Automotive Service Technicians to stand up and be counted. Some of you represent the endorsement well. Some of you abuse the endorsement. Many of you think it means you are qualified when you are not. And lots of you do not understand...
Drivetrain technology company ZF has debuted its new 2-speed electric drive EV technology for passenger cars. The system integrates an advanced electric motor with a shift element and appropriate power electronics into a system that extends range and torque options...
True to the values of the automotive aftermarket, when Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ont., put together its Grand Opening, it decided to make it a hammer-time fundraiser in support a local hospice. In addition to a day of fun games and activities showcasing their new...
Automotive service professionals know that a car's battery is as likely to fail in summer as in winter. Consequently, as the high heat and humidity moves across Ontario and other parts of Canada this week, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is reminding...
The Government of Canada has signed an agreement with the State of California to work together to cut vehicle pollution. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announced that the two governments will work together on regulations to cut greenhouse gases from vehicles...