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CARS Magazine Canada's automotive repair and service magazine. Formerly Canadian Technician and SSGM

The latest issue of Jobber News is out with a deep dive into warehousing trends, new vehicle trends, how shop loyalty wi...
08/01/2025

The latest issue of Jobber News is out with a deep dive into warehousing trends, new vehicle trends, how shop loyalty with jobbers has changed, finding opportunities these days, understanding the EV and ADAS hype and much more.

The latest issue of Jobber News has arrived, taking a look at a critical piece of the automotive aftermarket: Warehousing and supply chain. The industry has plenty of new tools at its fingertips that…

Gen Z and Millennials are embracing shopping habits that prioritize convenience, automation and minimal human contact.
08/01/2025

Gen Z and Millennials are embracing shopping habits that prioritize convenience, automation and minimal human contact.

From avoiding human interaction to shopping during work hours, younger consumers are rewriting the rules of retail, forcing businesses to catch up, according to a new report. The survey from GoDaddy…

Eccles Auto Service held its Charity Car Smash, raising money for a local hospice.
07/31/2025

Eccles Auto Service held its Charity Car Smash, raising money for a local hospice.

It was a good day for everyone unless you were a Mercedes-Benz E550 at the Eccles Auto Charity Car Smash. The shop in Dundas, Ontario, near Hamilton, hosted its third Charity Car Smash event on June…

Dealers are leaning in even more heavily on making used vehicle sales a key part of the strategy, taking more aftermarke...
07/31/2025

Dealers are leaning in even more heavily on making used vehicle sales a key part of the strategy, taking more aftermarket business. Used vehicles offer higher margins than new car sales and generate ongoing service opportunities.

With new vehicle sales under pressure from tariffs and economic uncertainty, car dealers are doubling down on internal combustion engine repair as new vehicle sales are expected to stall. With…

Our friends at Jobber News are gathering opinions from counter staff at your jobber. They want to know about things like...
07/31/2025

Our friends at Jobber News are gathering opinions from counter staff at your jobber. They want to know about things like how they feel about working with their boss but also working with their customers, from DIYers to pros. Share the survey with them!

Jobber News is bringing back the Counter Staff Survey to get the opinions of those working the frontlines of jobber stores across Canada. How’s your job? Are you satisfied? What works? What doesn’t?…

81% of Canadians say safety ratings influence car-buying decisions, but only 40% feel completely confident their current...
07/30/2025

81% of Canadians say safety ratings influence car-buying decisions, but only 40% feel completely confident their current vehicle would protect them in a crash.

Canadians seem to have a lot of interest in vehicle safety. But when it comes to confidence behind the wheel, many are casting doubt. A recent report from Volvo Car Canada showed that while 81 per…

Ford has issued more safety recalls than any company ever in one year — and it's only July.
07/29/2025

Ford has issued more safety recalls than any company ever in one year — and it's only July.

If it feels like you’ve been reminding your Ford customers about recalls more often these days, you’d be right. The Detroit-based automaker has already broken the annual industry record for recalls…

Do you charge lower than your door rate for an oil change? Why you shouldn't — and other tips for setting your rates.
07/29/2025

Do you charge lower than your door rate for an oil change? Why you shouldn't — and other tips for setting your rates.

Setting the right labour rate is crucial for ensuring that auto repair shops are compensated fairly for their services — and not just the shop, but the technicians and staff making the day-to-day…

EV owners believe technicians are better trained than those at an independent ASP, a new study from AIA Canada outlining...
07/24/2025

EV owners believe technicians are better trained than those at an independent ASP, a new study from AIA Canada outlining behaviours among Canadians electric vehicle drivers.

Electric vehicle drivers in Canada are feeling more confident about maintaining their cars — but many still head straight to the dealership when something needs fixing. That’s one of the key…

About half of Ontario’s automotive businesses have paused or cancelled planned investments due to trade uncertainty. Alm...
07/24/2025

About half of Ontario’s automotive businesses have paused or cancelled planned investments due to trade uncertainty. Almost two-thirds have been directly impacted by U.S. tariffs — 13% have seen a drop in sales.

Ontario’s small auto businesses are hitting the brakes on growth as the U.S.-Canada trade conflict drags on — and the cost could top $2.9 billion in lost investment over the next year. That’s the…

Lead-acid batteries play a key role in our vehicle ecosystem. The traditional 12-volt remains vital even in electric veh...
07/23/2025

Lead-acid batteries play a key role in our vehicle ecosystem. The traditional 12-volt remains vital even in electric vehicles.

The electric vehicle market is evolving, battery technology is changing but lead-acid options are far from obsolete, according to Bryce Gregory, director of strategic product technology at Enersys.…

Fountain Tire now has five retread plants, with its latest acquisition being able to process more than 30,000 tires per ...
07/23/2025

Fountain Tire now has five retread plants, with its latest acquisition being able to process more than 30,000 tires per year.

Fountain Tire announced it is expanding its tire retread manufacturing business after acquiring the Benson Tire retread plant in London, Ontario. This marks the company’s fifth plant, with others in…

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