Shad's R&R for Muscular Dystrophy, a cornerstone fundraiser for Canada's automotive aftermarket, made a welcome return after a three year absence, raising $170,000 for the cause. The new contributions bring the total funds raised since the event's inception to...
A wish list of unlikely sales measurements. We're all struggling to measure the effectiveness of our sales efforts. This is nothing new. It used to be handled through account books, call reviews, lots of paper shuffling back and forth – and much of it, frankly, was...
A recent report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants highlights that Canadian aftermarket retail parts and accessories sales hit an all-time record in the first quarter of 2022. The DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) report, which also covers retail sales from...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) By Autolite One of the key factors for a shop’s success is its reputation for customer service. While you cannot change the way vehicles and parts are manufactured, you can offer confident recommendations to customers on which parts will work best...
Uni-Select Canada Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with Colonial Garage & Distributors Limited and its affiliated companies (Colonial Group) that will see the Newfoundland based organization become part of the Bumper to Bumper network of independent...
While the proportion of vehicles on the road made up of EVs (BEVs and hybrids) is still relatively small, the use of regenerative braking systems places particular challenges on suppliers and service professionals, due to the longevity of the brake friction on...
Graham Jeffrey, Vice President - Automotive Merchandising at Canadian Tire Corporation, was presented with of the Young Leader of the Year Award by AIA Canada president JF Champagne. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada kicked off it’s Annual Conference and...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Continental’s Original ATE SL.6 Brake Fluid is the optimum replacement for DOT 4 fluid in ESP, ABS, and ASR brake systems. It features a low-viscosity texture that allows electronic brake systems to react more quickly for improved safety and...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Welcome to the 2022 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show virtual event. Running May and June 2022, this third annual virtual event presents a slate of live conference events and virtual exhibits designed to provide easy access to exhibits and...