(SPONSORED CONTENT) Shocks and struts from different brands pretty much look the same. So why do some cost more, and what does that mean to you and your customers? Well, it’s what’s inside the shock that makes the difference. The most important component of any...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Most vehicles coming into your shop likely have some sort of mechanical failure, or are due for routine maintenance. It’s obvious when tires and brakes wear out, or the car is not running correctly, but are you missing an opportunity by not...
Wakefield Canada has introduced SpecIQ, a powerful new tool designed to simplify how shops search, compare, and select products based on technical specifications. Product specifications can often be complex and time-consuming to navigate.Questions...
Rarely do two emails hit my inbox with such perfect timing. Almost in unison came a note from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) on the rebound in EV sales in Canada, alongside AIA Canada’s latest report on what EV drivers are thinking. Start with DAC. The...
Grow your business through ride control maintenance. (SPONSORED CONTENT) Most technicians know that replacing shocks and struts is worth doing at some point in a vehicle’s lifetime. But many technicians won’t know when to suggest new dampers, and likely never check a...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Fleet and commercial vehicles are working harder than ever. Last-mile delivery vans see constant stop-and-go driving. Pickups are towing and hauling daily. Municipal and service vehicles operate under high heat, high load, and long duty cycles. Yet...
Distribution Stox is sharpening its Ontario footprint with the imminent opening of a new distribution centre in Vaughan, a move that will consolidate its Brampton operations and position Vaughan as the company’s primary hub for the Greater Toronto Area. For automotive...
With colder weather settling in, it’s a good moment for service shops to revisit one of winter’s most reliable revenue drivers: conventional 12-volt batteries. According to the latest DesRosiers Light Vehicle Study—based on a survey of more than 4,500 Canadian vehicle...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Pair New Brakes with Quality Shocks and Struts from KYB If your customers’ shocks are worn, even new brakes and tires aren’t going to bring back the vehicle’s original control and handling. At KYB, we believe in developing the very best and safest...