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Lordco Auto Parts unveils details for 34th Annual Trade Show

Lordco Auto Parts unveils details for 34th Annual Trade Show

Lordco Auto Parts, Western Canada’s premiere distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, is proud to announce the details of its highly anticipated 34th Annual Tradeshow. Set against the backdrop of Lordco’s 50th anniversary, this event promises an...

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Aftermarket scan tool verification protocol will curb theft

Aftermarket scan tool verification protocol will curb theft

A new protocol for ensuring only qualified and credentialed automotive service professionals can access vehicle security systems through an aftermarket scan tool is set to launch. The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) , which plays a key role in ensuring...

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Tire subscription model being floated by U.S. non-profit

An Arizona-based company is set to begin offering a tire subscription model that addresses affordability issues for consumers, and could also come to Canada. TireSet, a non-profit organization based in Cave Creek, Arizona, says it is "rolling out a subscription-based...

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Vehlo acquires Shop-Ware platform

Vehlo, a leader in software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, announced its latest strategic move – the acquisition of Shop-Ware, a cloud-based shop management platform catering to independent repair shops within the automotive aftermarket....

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Quebec phase out of EV rebates called ‘a step backward’

In its 2024 budget announcement, the Government of Quebec announced the phase out of EV incentives by 2027, drawing immediate criticism. The province currently has among the richest incentives in Canada, offering buyers $7000 toward the purchase of a BEV, and up to...

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ASE Webinar: Engine Management Using Input–Process–Output

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Engine Management Using Input – Process – Output.” Today’s technicians will be faced with internal...

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Canada’s oil change market: How the aftermarket measures up

Canada’s oil change market: How the aftermarket measures up

Independent aftermarket shops in Canada are in a firm second position when it comes overall market share in the Lube, Oil, Filter (LOF) service category, but there's a stark difference in the gap to dealerships. That's according to the JD Power Canada Customer Service...

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AB Magique now featured on Stox ordering cat

VL Communications has announced a new functionality for carrying out e-commerce for tires and rims, with the newest Stox Distribution tire ordering catalogue. Hundreds of shops using the software can now, if they obtain identifiers from their representative,...

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