Steve Hart, founder of NS Diesel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, pictured here fourth from left with the shop's crew, is fostering a new generation of technicians by mentoring apprentices, a practice inspired by his own career beginnings. By Lois TuffinSteve Hart will...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) As winter fades and the roads begin to clear, spring presents the perfect opportunity for vehicle owners and technicians to take a closer look at what endured the harshest driving conditions of the year—the undercar. Snow, ice, road salt, and...
The latest Indie Garage print edition is chock full of insightful articles designed to help Canadian automotive service professionals. Top of the list is a look at how three shops have engaged a fresh look and investments in technology to drive business growth. We...
Sarah Voigt-Austin, shown here with her father Jim Voigt, has taken over ownership of the seven-decade-old Columbia Auto Group in Ontario's Kitchener-Waterloo community. Columbia Auto Group, a long-standing pillar of the Kitchener-Waterloo automotive community, has...
In this 8th Annual Aftermarket Intelligence Issue, Jobber Nation and Indie Garage once again team up to present what we believe is the most comprehensive review of critical market share and customer profile data in Canada’s aftermarket....
Succeeding as a destination for customers is a path forward for many shops. In this issue of Indie Garage we feature two shops doing exactly that. Chris Dekker's My Garage Auto & Tire in Airdrie, Alta., has bet on EVs, and has become a destination for EV owner...
The first shipment of Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD vehicles built at Giga Berlin arrived in Halifax in early September, marking a major shift in Tesla’s supply strategy for Canada. With tariffs on U.S.- and Chinese-made EVs driving up costs—25% and 100%...
Canada’s auto sector is feeling the impact of ongoing trade frictions with the United States, with potential implications for what aftermarket shops see in their bays. For Canada’s auto service and aftermarket professionals, the story is worth watching closely. While...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) On May 17, 1905, a dream was born in Dayton, OH. The Dayton Rubber Manufacturing Company (DRMC) opened its doors, marking the beginning of a long journey that has helped shape the future of automotive engineering and innovation. And while it...