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Free Webinar: Expecting an Entry-Level Technician?

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “What to Expect When You’re Expecting (an Entry-Level Technician).” Many of this year’s automotive, collision and diesel graduates...

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Rev up wheel alignment revenue

Automotive professionals can can learn how the John Bean V3300 wheel alignment system can help them improve shop productivity, increase customer satisfaction and grow the bottom line. Useful, practical information is available at visit...

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Walmart Canada shuttering Tire & Lube Express

Walmart Canada shuttering Tire & Lube Express

Walmart Canada is permanently closing all its Tire & Lube Express auto service centres in 106 stores across the country by the end of June, says the company. An email from corporate affairs director Adam Grachnik says the move will allow Walmart to accelerate...

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How is COVID-19 impacting your business?

How is COVID-19 impacting your business?

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is embarking on a second round of its COVID-19 business impact survey. The first round of surveys indicated a steep drop in business through March and April, but with Sector Breakouts indicating that the most dramatic...

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Murray Voth: Recovery and Renewal

Murray Voth: Recovery and Renewal

Most businesses these days are deeply concerned about how they are going to approach their business recovery after the economy and our society reopen. The best owners are seeing patterns that are inspiring them to make changes now, in preparation for the buildup that...

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Indie Garage LIVE! Fuel Trim with Dean Law

Indie Garage LIVE! Fuel Trim with Dean Law

Fuel trim issues can cause all manner of driveability problems and can be difficult to diagnose. Indie Garage contributor Dean Law, Law's Automotive, Portage la Prairie, Man., gives a rundown of what's important to look at and how vital it is to be comfortable using a...

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ASE webinar focuses on FIAT-Chrysler eTorque mild hybrids

ASE webinar focuses on FIAT-Chrysler eTorque mild hybrids

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Friday, June 5 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Overview of the eTorque Mild Hybrid System.” The eTorque mild hybrid system used on some FIAT and Chrysler vehicles provides enhanced...

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SEMA registration open

SEMA registration open

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show, Tuesday-Friday, November 3-6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, is available now. Registration is available at www.semashow.com/register. The annual gathering featuring automotive innovation is set to take place...

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Ontario shop among “Standing Together” winners

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the winners of its SMP 'Standing Together' Promotion with three prizes of $1000 awarded to Cleland Automotive of Listowel, Ontario, Music's Auto of Brookville, Ohio, and Protech Autocare of Cincinnati, Ohio. The promotion...

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