When customers feel the squeeze, how your shop responds matters
One of the entirely predictable outcomes of any economic disruption is that those who are most...
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Author: Andrew Ross
Latest Canadian used car data points to stability amidst challenges
The latest data on used car sales for Canada in the first half of 2026 reveals a degree of welcome...
Read MoreFord issues advisory on dealing with IDS scan tool issue
Ford has published the following instructions for technicians experiencing issues with the IDS scan tool, says the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF). Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS):According to Ford Motor...
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Aftermarket shops have won the price battle; real opportunity lies beyond
A recent research note has confirmed, once again, that Canadians see independent aftermarket auto...
Read MoreAffordability and trade uncertainty reshape Canada’s vehicle fleet despite sales gains
New vehicle sales in Canada edged up two per cent in 2025, but affordability concerns and trade uncertainty continue to shape buying decisions in ways that will have long-term implications for the independent aftermarket....
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