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...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) When it comes to timing belt replacement, it’s always best practice to change the water pump and surrounding components at the same time. If one component is failing, others in the system are likely not far behind. Water pumps and timing belts are...
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...
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...
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...
Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of Groupe Del Vasto, announced its Electric Verified by EV Vast Recognition Program. From left to right : Tony Del Vasto, VP Marketing and Corporate Development; Steve Bujold, Sales Director, Eastern Canada; Daniel Malandruccolo,...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Serpentine belts on today’s cars can have over 10 points of contact, creating very complicated drive systems and more opportunities for issues such as pulley misalignment or unwanted noise. Years ago, belts were made with a Neoprene rubber compound...
KYB Americas Corporation is offering a $50 Mastercard Gift Card rebate to consumers with the purchase of any 2 KYB struts and 2 KYB strut mounts, 4 KYB shocks, or 2 KYB Strut-Plus or Truck-Plus assemblies. The offer is available to consumers in the USA and Canada....
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Serpentine belts on today’s cars can have over 10 points of contact, creating very complicated drive systems and more opportunities for issues such as pulley misalignment or unwanted noise. Years ago, belts were made with a Neoprene rubber compound...