Automotive service professionals across Canada know that the longer their customers' cars sit idle, the more they're going to have a flurry of activity and unhappy clientele as the economy starts to roll again. Shop professionals know that if left unused for too long,...
With a commitment to continue providing the highest quality timing system products to its customers, Cloyes announced it has purchased, installed, and is operating an RMC-ETS100 dynamic engine test system. The system has been customized for the purpose of higher...
One concern arising as we move further into this situation is around the statutory time limits of temporary layoffs. Under British Columbia's Employment Standards Act, a layoff that exceeds 13 weeks in a period of 20 consecutive weeks is no longer considered a...
BDS Fleet Service, a 61-bay independently owned fleet repair facility located in Toronto, hired a medical safety director at the outset of the COVID-19 crisis to ensure the safety of its employees and their families. BDS Fleet Service Medical Safety Director...
The premiere edition of the Indie Garage LIVE! video podcast features contributor and Canadian aftermarket consultant Murray Voth in conversation with Andrew Ross, publisher and director of content for Indie Garage. The inaugural video podcast focuses on the impact of...
In what should come as a surprise to nobody, the aftermarket is having a surge in online sales, with a sales spike the week of April 12-18, according to Hedges & Company data. This surge set all-time sales records and appears to be continuing into the week...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is gathering input from all members of the automotive aftermarket on how the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their business. The input, says the AIA, will help to build financial and other supports for companies...
"Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program" CARS OnDemand Training June 3/10 or June 4/11, 2020 Registrations are due by May 15, 2020 As a result of increased participant demand during COVID-19, CARS OnDemand will host additional CFC/HCFC/HFC Certification...
To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and has launched a calculator tool to help employers. This economic measure provides a 75% wage...