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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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Aftermarket consolidation headlines AAPEX summit

Aftermarket consolidation headlines AAPEX summit

Opportunities in the automotive aftermarket continue to be strong, yet, because of the aging demographic of independent auto repair shop owners, and larger corporations and private equity money looking for market share and bay count, the automotive aftermarket is...

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Aftermarket service shops tops with customers, J.D. Power

Aftermarket service shops tops with customers, J.D. Power

NAPA Autopro branded independent shops topped customer satisfaction rankings. Aftermarket service shops are winning the battle for Canadian customers with 4-12 year old vehicles, outpacing car dealers in share of visits, say the latest results from J.D. Power....

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RPM Training announces SMART Course calendar

RPM Training announces SMART Course calendar

Murray Voth's RPM Training has launched its new training calendar for the 3 Day SMART Course. This Service, Management And Results Training course is designed for automotive shop owners, managers, service advisors and technicians. Attendees will learn how to be more...

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