Service Advisor Articles

Canada’s oil change market: How the aftermarket measures up

Canada’s oil change market: How the aftermarket measures up

Independent aftermarket shops in Canada are in a firm second position when it comes overall market share in the Lube, Oil, Filter (LOF) service category, but there's a stark difference in the gap to dealerships. That's according to the JD Power Canada Customer Service...

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BENEFITS OF DAYCO TIMING CHAIN KITS

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BENEFITS OF DAYCO TIMING CHAIN KITS

DAYCO TIMING CHAIN PRODUCT LINE SUPPORTED BY PREEMINENT WARRANTY AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING CONTENT (SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco has launched more than 100 timing chain kit part numbers to address some of the industry’s key concerns with warranty and installation, with...

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New towing regulations in effect in Ontario

The Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA) came into effect January 1, 2024 in Ontario, providing provincial oversight over an industry that was previously subject to a patchwork of municipal regulations. Towing services were previously...

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Continental adds knock sensor coverage

Continental has added eight new part numbers to their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Knock Sensors line. The sensors are the same part that the vehicle manufacturer uses and deliver the exact fit, form, and function as the original part, ensuring an easy...

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AB Magique now connects to DT-TIRE for e-commerce

VL Communications has announced that its AB Magique software for mechanical and tire workshops now features a new functionality for carrying out e-commerce for tires and rims with the DT-TIRE distributor of the Touchette Group. All users of the software can now, if...

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Climate change driving winter tire sales: survey

Climate change driving winter tire sales: survey

Seventy-six per cent of Canadian motorists believe extreme winter weather events related to climate change have made winter tires more important than ever, according to a new Leger survey commissioned by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada. The survey also...

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