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...
OK Tire Stores inc. has announced the appointment of Phil Diogenes as Vice President, Business Development, strengthening its leadership team as the organization accelerates into its next phase of growth. Diogenes brings extensive experience in business development,...
Milwaukee Tool announces their new Click Torque Wrenches in 1/4", 3/8” and 1/2" drive with easy adjustments and high contrast markings. The bold torque markings provide easy visibility when...
Successfully writing your Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam is a critical step in establishing a career for an automotive technician. A solid resource to help you succeed is Jeff Oakes’ Canadian Automotive Red Seal Exam Prep guide. Oakes is Automotive...
In this 8th Annual Aftermarket Intelligence Issue, Jobber Nation and Indie Garage once again team up to present what we believe is the most comprehensive review of critical market share and customer profile data in Canada’s aftermarket....
Cobb Tuning was named Manufacturer of the Year and The AAM Group was named Channel Partner of the Year at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The announcement was made at the SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast, which honoured both companies for their outstanding...
Canada's automotive service market is estimated to be blowing up to some $18 billion, a significant increase over the last few years, but the data shows that the independent aftermarket is slipping in both share of those dollars, and how customers rate them. Driven by...