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Check out the Jobber Nation Sept/Oct Edition

Check out the Jobber Nation Sept/Oct Edition

The latest edition of Jobber Nation in print is focused on providing real-world information that will help aftermarket businesses in Canada succeed today and tomorrow. CHECK OUT THE DIGITAL FLIPBOOK The Modern ICE Age provides expert guidance on why the internal...

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Earn Customer Trust with Ideal Spark Plugs for GDI Engines

Earn Customer Trust with Ideal Spark Plugs for GDI Engines

(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...

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DIY market spike stuck at the border

DIY market spike stuck at the border

While there are certainly many similarities in the Canadian and U.S. aftermarkets, one of the perennial areas of divergence has been the DIY market. While the U.S. has long enjoyed a significant DIY segment, Canada's DIY aftermarket, while still worth paying attention...

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Strong partners make a strong aftermarket

Strong partners make a strong aftermarket

As incredibly difficult it has it has been to navigate the changeable business environment throughout this pandemic, as vaccination rates rise and bring the possibility of a sustained economic opening, new challenges will present themselves to the aftermarket. Andrew...

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Jobber Nation June/July 2021 print edition is here!

Jobber Nation June/July 2021 print edition is here!

The June/July 2021 issue of Jobber Nation includes great guidance for automotive aftermarket professionals on supply chain preparedness, how oil technology is shaping a cleaner future, what's new in lighting and wipers and more. READ THE DIGITAL EDITION Copies are on...

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2021 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Conference Sessions

2021 Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show Conference Sessions

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show presented six virtual conference sessions in May and June. These were presented in a live format for attendees to participate in. Available recordings are posted below.Select sessions are also being presented as episodes of...

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Automotive scholarship deadline nearing

Applications for automotive scholarships funded by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation and partner organizations are being accepted through March 31, 2021. Nearly 500 scholarships for the 2021-22 school year will be awarded to deserving students pursuing...

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U.S. sees record electric vehicle registrations

Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the US in 2020 reached record market share of 1.8%, demonstrating increased consumer interest for electric vehicles, according to new analysis from IHS Markit. December 2020 also represented the highest monthly share for EV new...

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