A significant majority of businesses in the specialty automotive aftermarket continue to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic, and maintain a positive outlook, says the Specialty Equipment Market Association. "Even with 'shelter in place' rules in effect in many...
New data suggests that Canadian drivers are hitting the road some 43% less during this COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some considerable differences across the country. According to Mojio, which designs, develops and delivers connected mobility solution, this...
The CARQUEST Technical Institute and WORLDPAC Technical Institute have ramped up online training offerings and offering one-hour sessions free of charge. Through CTI and WTI Virtual Classroom and World Professional Automotive Community, business and technical topics...
To help high-risk occupations and essential services and industries work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a series of pandemic guidance tip sheets and made them available for free on...
Eccles Auto Service has a reputation for its strong community ties, and during the shutdown they’ve been giving away gift cards to local businesses with every service, to be redeemed when this all passes and the shops are open again. The Ontario government has listed...
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the launch of its SMP "Standing Together" Promotion to recognize auto shop owners whose shops and employees are helping their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shops can enter by posting a photograph on...
The Raybestos website at www.raybestos.com offers automotive training resources that repair professionals and auto enthusiasts can access free-of-charge, including how-to videos, technical bulletins, braking news and tech tips to expand the knowledge needed to perform...
To help both service providers and auto parts distributors in these difficult times, KYB will be running two National Promotions simultaneously. “Feeling Is Believing,” KYB’s popular consumer rebate promotion begins April 15th and will run through the end of June,...
AIA Canada advises that effective April 15, 2020, the Government of Quebec is amending the list of essential services by adding regular maintenance and repair activities for all vehicles. Previously, the province had imposed a very tight definition of...