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...
While there are certainly a number of external factors that can affect the wins and losses in your business – everything from the economy at large, to local economic and customer factors, not to mention how access to the right repair information and tools can be a...
For the first time in many years, AAPEX has the opportunity to expand and will add Repair Shop HQ to meet the needs of today’s service professionals. The expansion will take place on Level 1 of the Sands Expo and will include moving the Tool and Equipment section, the...
The Humble Mechanic appeared at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas courtesy CRP Industries. We got a chance to sit down with him, and brought along some questions from readers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuzUBd5umH0 The Humble Mechanic appeared at the AAPEX show in Las...
Murray Voth’s RPM Training has announced dates in Ottawa, Moncton, Winnipeg, and Calgary for the popular 3 Day SMART Course for automotive service professionals. Murray Voth, RPM Training murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net https://rpmtraining.net/...
Recently I read some articles about the auto service industry in two prominent publications, and in otherwise balanced reporting, came across an astounding suggestion for why consumers should choose you. One was the Globe and Mail online and the other was the...
The 2019 SEMA Show Education program includes more than 100 seminars designed to help business owners and industry professionals be more competitive and knowledgeable about how to succeed in the $45 billion automotive aftermarket. Back by popular demand are free...