Indie Garage Articles

Advocacy group fighting for access to repair information

Advocacy group fighting for access to repair information

The Canadian Repair Coalition, a right to repair advocacy group, is taking aim at automakers using rising vehicle theft as a tactic to restrict access to repair information. The group is made up of some 200 individuals, businesses, educators and not-for-profit...

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AARO to offer service advisor training course

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario is conducting a two-day Level 1 course for repair service advisors, designed to equip new and seasoned front counter advisors with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their role. By covering a wide range of...

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Technical webinar from ASE: HVAC Best Practices

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “HVAC Best Practices.” System refrigerant and oil charges have both been halved in the past 20 years or so....

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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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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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