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You Are Who You Are. Deal With It.

You Are Who You Are. Deal With It.

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...

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AAPEX expanding shop focus in 2020

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...

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Video: Indie Garage sits down with The Humble Mechanic

Video: Indie Garage sits down with The Humble Mechanic

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...

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RPM Training SMART Course training update!

RPM Training SMART Course training update!

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/...

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Does your auto service shop barter and discount?

Does your auto service shop barter and discount?

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...

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SEMA Show Education show floor learning

SEMA Show Education show floor learning

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...

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Brake Parts Inc Raybestos tech garage at AAPEX

Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) will unveil its new experience room as well as its Raybestos tech garage at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 5-7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Ever changing global and national landscapes require businesses to select...

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Check out the latest print edition

Check out the latest print edition

The latest print edition of Indie Garage contains some great tips for automotive service professionals with specific features for owners and technicians, as well as insights for service advisors on ride control and for apprentices in Atlantic Canada. The print edition...

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RPM Training SMART courses hit Ottawa, Atlantic

RPM Training SMART courses hit Ottawa, Atlantic

Murray Voth’s RPM Training has announced two new dates for the popular 3 Day SMART Course for automotive service professionals. Murray Voth, RPM Training murrayvoth@rpmtraining.net https://rpmtraining.net/...

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