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...
For shop owners looking for signs of stability in an increasingly volatile automotive industry, there’s one clear bright spot: employment growth in Canada's automotive repair, or auto care, sector. Newly released Q1 2025 employment data reveals the auto care sector...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In the heart of Dundas, Ontario, the Eccles Auto Service story continues with a new chapter: the addition of NOVUS Glass Dundas. This expansion not only broadens their service offerings but also solidifies their legacy of excellence, innovation,...
by Murray Voth As we discussed in building block number one, the primary, most important purpose of a business, the reason it exists, is to meet or exceed the needs of its customers. The result is that the customer receives value for the money they spend in the...