The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) is providing free streaming training for automotive repair teams, also known as START, on its web training portal, The Group Training Academy. With START, automotive professionals can tune in at any time and watch...
As much as there has been a strong focus on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before and after service to safegaurd employees and customers due to the coronovirus, the idling of vehicles has the potential to create a happy homes for rodents and other critters. We...
One concern arising as we move further into this situation is around the statutory time limits of temporary layoffs. Under British Columbia's Employment Standards Act, a layoff that exceeds 13 weeks in a period of 20 consecutive weeks is no longer considered a...
In what should come as a surprise to nobody, the aftermarket is having a surge in online sales, with a sales spike the week of April 12-18, according to Hedges & Company data. This surge set all-time sales records and appears to be continuing into the week...
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is gathering input from all members of the automotive aftermarket on how the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their business. The input, says the AIA, will help to build financial and other supports for companies...
To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and has launched a calculator tool to help employers. This economic measure provides a 75% wage...
A significant majority of businesses in the specialty automotive aftermarket continue to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic, and maintain a positive outlook, says the Specialty Equipment Market Association. "Even with 'shelter in place' rules in effect in many...
New data suggests that Canadian drivers are hitting the road some 43% less during this COVID-19 pandemic, but there are some considerable differences across the country. According to Mojio, which designs, develops and delivers connected mobility solution, this...
The CARQUEST Technical Institute and WORLDPAC Technical Institute have ramped up online training offerings and offering one-hour sessions free of charge. Through CTI and WTI Virtual Classroom and World Professional Automotive Community, business and technical topics...