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CARS OnDemand final certification course for 2026

CARS OnDemand will host CFC/HCFC/HFC Certification training online in October 2026.  This will be the final session for 2026.  This Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) in conjunction with Environment Canada course, titled "Canada's...

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Free Webinar from ASE: OBDII Service Modes

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “OBDII Service Modes.”Generic scan tool modes provide valuable information that can be used for both emissions and non-emissions...

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Fuel management solutions engineered to solve problems

Fuel management solutions engineered to solve problems

(SPONSORED CONTENT) In today’s vehicles, fuel system components do much more than move fuel from the tank to the engine. As vehicle manufacturers look for ways to reduce emissions, improve fuel economy, and achieve more precise engine control, modern fuel management...

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CHAT Integrated Media: About Us

CONNECTING WITH CANADA'S AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET CHAT Integrated Media is a B2B media company focused on Canada’s Automotive Aftermarket with DIGITAL, WEB, PRINT, E-NEWS, and PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL media. We employ a custom persona-based media approach, organizing our...

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Ford 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 Company, its Integrated Diagnostic System...

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