Owner / Manager Articles

Mentor’s blueprint: NS Diesel is engineering next gen techs

Mentor’s blueprint: NS Diesel is engineering next gen techs

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...

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Spring Inspection Starts Underneath

Spring Inspection Starts Underneath

(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...

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Indie Garage: How a fresh look and fresh tech drives business

Indie Garage: How a fresh look and fresh tech drives business

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...

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INDIE GARAGE: SUCCEEDING AS A DESTINATION SHOP

INDIE GARAGE: SUCCEEDING AS A DESTINATION SHOP

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...

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Tariff-driven shifts could change what aftermarket shops see

Tariff-driven shifts could change what aftermarket shops see

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...

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Dayco: Transforming the Industry with 120 Years of Innovation

Dayco: Transforming the Industry with 120 Years of Innovation

(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...

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