Indie Garage Articles

CRC releases tech bulletin on cleaning and disinfecting

CRC Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of specialty products and formulations for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers, has just made available a new technical bulletin entitled, ‘The Urgent Need for Proper Workplace Cleaning and...

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Perfect Stop kicks off powersports sweepstakes

As the days grow hotter, Perfect Stop is staying cool with its yearly powersports vehicles giveaway. 150 lucky winners will receive substantial Visa gift cards, and six grand prize winners will take home a powersports vehicle of their choice worth up to $15,000....

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Digital inspection: Looking under the hood, virtually

Digital inspection: Looking under the hood, virtually

Digital inspection tools are excellent for providing visual verification to a customer of a needed repair, letting them to virtually “look under the hood.” But there’s a new relevance to the technology, in these days of social distancing and “touchless” car repair. As...

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Big digital response to distancing in auto claims

Big digital response to distancing in auto claims

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) reports that photo estimates and AI-supported auto claims have expanded at a record pace exceeding double-digit growth since the beginning of the year. The rapid adoption of digital technology is in direct response to social...

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ASE webinar to address ADAS impact

ASE webinar to address ADAS impact

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “ADAS as it Affects Today’s Automotive Service Industry.” Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) are affecting the service industry like...

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Mitchell 1 speeds lift point lookup in ProDemand

The latest software release of ProDemand auto repair information from Mitchell 1 includes a new Quick Link for tire information and lifting points that combines essential information to help technicians work safely and efficiently.“ProDemand has made proper vehicle...

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New tool grants and loan forgiveness for Ontario apprentices

New tool grants and loan forgiveness for Ontario apprentices

The Ontario government has announced assistance for apprentices by providing grants to purchase tools, protective equipment and clothing for their trade, along with forgiving previous loans to purchase tools. This announcement is part of a program of surrounding the...

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