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Guide to Apprenticeship Resources

Guide to Apprenticeship Resources

Navigating the different organizations involved in governing the skilled trades and apprentices is not always easy. Indie Garage presents a brief guide of the key organizations governing apprenticeships in their jurisdictions, key links, and key contacts. We hope you...

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Rislone offers diesel SCR care tips

For modern diesels, proper care includes maintaining the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions system. The SCR system injects Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the hot exhaust stream and filters it through a catalyst to convert harmful tailpipe emissions into...

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Free Webinar: Cam and Crank Sensor Diagnostics

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Cam and Crank Sensor Diagnostics.” In this webinar, Philip Austin with Niterra (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) will discuss applying...

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CARS OnDemand to offer CFC Certification Course 

CARS OnDemand will host CFC/HCFC/HFC Certification training online in May 2024.The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) in conjunction with Environment Canada course, titled "Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program",...

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Vehlo names new executive leadership team

Vehlo, software and financial provider to the automotive repair industry, has announced additions to its executive leadership team, including newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Josh Weis, who succeeds Michelle Fischer upon her transition to chair the Vehlo board...

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Quebec phase out of EV rebates called ‘a step backward’

In its 2024 budget announcement, the Government of Quebec announced the phase out of EV incentives by 2027, drawing immediate criticism. The province currently has among the richest incentives in Canada, offering buyers $7000 toward the purchase of a BEV, and up to...

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Rising car theft could really hurt right to repair

Rising car theft could really hurt right to repair

Right to repair has indisputable benefits for the car owning public, but recent high profile moves to fight rampant car theft might have a dampening effect on the push to get it through Canada's parliament. At least that's according to David Booth, whose "Motor Mouth"...

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Ancaster shop signs on to NOVUS Glass

Glendale Motors of Ancaster, Ont., has added NOVUS Glass to its portfolio of offerings currently being offered to the community located west of Hamilton. An important component of the addition was training. Above, Fix Network Canada's National Trainer, Christian...

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