Snap-on is making it easier for professional technicians to master the features and functionality of the new APOLLO GEN 4 scan tool with the addition of more than 20 “Getting Started” training videos on the Snap-on Diagnostics YouTube channel.“The series of short...
Midas has announced it is modernizing its retail presence with two new "national" store design concepts — Contemporary Industrial and Urban Modern — that will reshape how customers experience the brand at more than 1,200 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The...
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced today the acquisition of WrenchWay. Under the agreement, WrenchWay’s co-founders and employees will join the ASE team. Their expertise will help ASE fully realize its charter to support the...
SEMA has officially opened entries for the 2026 SEMA Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers. Now in its 13th year, the competition continues to stand as the automotive aftermarket’s premier platform for custom builders exhibiting at the SEMA Show, and for 2026 it...
Akebono Brake Corporation has announced the release of six new premium brake pad part numbers, expanding coverage across EURO and Severe Duty product lines.The latest additions include four EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad part numbers and two Severe Duty brake...
Fix Network is growing its footprint in the Montreal area with the launch of NOVUS Dorval. The new facility marks the seventh workshop operated by long time partner Groupe Zaidane, which also owns four Fix Auto shops and two ProColor Collision locations in the region....
1. A fuel pump circuit draws 8 amps on a 12.6-volt system. What is the approximate circuit resistance? A) 0.63 ohmsB) 1.58 ohmsC) 20.6 ohmsD) 4.6 ohms Correct Answer: B) 1.58 ohms(Ohm’s Law: R = V ÷ I = 12.6 ÷ 8) 2. A blower motor circuit has excessive resistance due...
The Canadian federal government’s latest skilled trades funding announcement is being widely welcomed, but for many in the automotive service sector, the focus quickly turns to whether it will meaningfully address the ongoing technician shortage. As part of its Spring...
Andrew Ackers, shop owner at Upper James Autopro in Hamilton, Ont., presents on EV service and training at the recent EV + Charging Expo in Toronto.by Hannah Ryder RossMultimedia Content & Analytics Associatehannah@chatmedia.ca The shift toward EVs is less a...