Chris Dekker is the owner of My Garage Auto & Tire in Airdrie, AB, and last October’s Indie Garage cover story. He asked his staff how they felt about working in this industry and has allowed Indie Garage to share what they said. _________ What gets you up in the...
When I think of the term “backyard mechanic,” all kinds of negative stereotypes come to mind. The prevailing idea is that they are hacks that could not handle a “real” job. They are known for doing cash work and not paying their fair share of taxes, for poor-quality...
Automotive aftermarket business owners are known for their commitment to the communities they serve. Some might feel that these initiatives might have to fall exclusively on their shoulders. Not so, as is the case with Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ont. Organizer...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has announced that participants in its Automtoive Service Associate Program (ASAP) have access to an exclusive repair assistance program though TeamXtremeTech. TeamXtremeTech has been providing remote IT and mechanical...
Belron Canada, a major player in the automotive glass repair segment, is pushing for Canadian regulations to encourage greater adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as well as regulations for automotive service professionals. Belron operates outlets...
Unless current law is updated, Massachusetts residents will increasingly lose the ability to take their cars to independent repair shops and be forced to pay more at dealerships, the head of the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition told members of the...
I believe there are three main reasons why a person might want to do their own vehicle repairs and maintenance and not go to your automotive shop. One is to try to save money. The second is a sense of accomplishment. And thirdly, self-reliance. These are all...
After 44 years as a licensed technician shop owner and entrepreneur, Bruce Eccles of Eccles Auto Service has decided to trade the bay for the beach. His success in Dundas, Ontario has come from hard work, entrepreneurial skill and support from those around him. He has...
The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario will be holding its AGM, Symposium and Trade Show in January 2020. The events will be held Friday, January 10 (AGM) and Saturday, January 11, 2020 (Symposium and Trade Show) at the Holiday Inn Oakville Centre, 590 Argus...