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...
Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced its first long-range solar car to investors, customers, partners and press in Katwijk, the Netherlands. The introduction adds to the proliferating range of technologies destined to add complexity to the future...
In response to reader questions on the advantages of two-piece rotors, prompted by ATE's launch of two-piece rotors for Mercedes-Benz applications, Indie Garage reached out to ATE supplier Continental. Nathan Killeen, Product Manager, ATE Brake Systems, Continental...
(Video 1:54) The Philips X-TremeUltinon LED headlight bulb upgrade provides significantly better forward lighting performance than standard halogens. On this application, a 2012 Fiat 500, standard halogens are particularly anemic, and past use of performance lighting...
Many days I feel like the luckiest person in the world. I get to work with intelligent, hardworking auto shop owners who are always trying to improve their businesses. They take training, they hire business coaches, they join associations –in short, they are...
By Craig Van Batenburg, DMM, Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC) Test 12 volt first. Keep at 11.5v all the time (except 12v crank).Look for extra keys in car. Disable 12 volt if not found.Use a factory scan tool and diagnostic software (ACDC recommends...
The recent defeat of the Ontario right to repair bill may have been focused on access to repair information and parts for electronic devices, but the automotive aftermarket in Canada should sit up and take notice. The automotive aftermarket does currently enjoy access...