Snap-on diagnostic platforms have been approved by Mercedes-Benz to access Mercedes-Benz cyber-secured vehicles’ modules. The ability to work with Mercedes-Benz secure systems is available on Snap-on Wi-Fi enabled products operating the latest software. Automobile...
Gasoline consumption in Canada saw a modest decline of 3.5% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). While this dip reflects a slight pullback in vehicle usage, DAC notes that consumption levels remain above...
For shop owners looking for signs of stability in an increasingly volatile automotive industry, there’s one clear bright spot: employment growth in Canada's automotive repair, or auto care, sector. Newly released Q1 2025 employment data reveals the auto care sector...
For a second consecutive year, the 2025 CAA Worst Road in Ontario is Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton, with Hamilton's key artery Barton Street East taking the runner-up position. Frustrations with potholes and poor road maintenance have kept Aberdeen Ave in the number one...
Uncertainty and trying times have always been a part of our existence as humans. It also seems that as soon as we solve one problem another problem arises, or we create another problem ourselves. In the last century there have been some stable times in our...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Stop just replacing the belt! Not only are you missing out on a business opportunity, but a systems approach to front-end accessory drive (FEAD) system maintenance is your best bet against comebacks. Replacing all components along with the belt...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In the heart of Dundas, Ontario, the Eccles Auto Service story continues with a new chapter: the addition of NOVUS Glass Dundas. This expansion not only broadens their service offerings but also solidifies their legacy of excellence, innovation,...
At the top of the charts in the latest print edition of Indie Garage is Doug Kloet's Glendale Motors. He has added multiple vehicle-related businesses to his large lot and adjacent buildings in Ancaster, Ontario. And he’s not done yet! Plus, inside you'll also find...
According to recent data, Canadians' penchant for driving continues to grow even as the vehicle fleet evolves, adding fuel to aftermarket performance. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants recently offered that while overall fuel sales, a key indicator of driving habits,...