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

Thinking of ADAS and EVs, it's a completely different skillset that aftermarket professionals have to learn. "And we’re ...
09/26/2025

Thinking of ADAS and EVs, it's a completely different skillset that aftermarket professionals have to learn. "And we’re having to teach and train very differently."

Think about how advanced vehicles are today. That’s what the industry needs to be promoting to change the narrative around the technological revolution taking place in automotive repair careers,…

Sharing knowledge and making training work for everyone is what keeps auto shops running strong. here are some insights ...
09/25/2025

Sharing knowledge and making training work for everyone is what keeps auto shops running strong. here are some insights on how to make it successful.

From group texts to lunch-and-learns, auto shops are finding new ways to make training stick and knowledge flow, observed a shop leader during a recent webinar. Sharing knowledge and making training…

Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario hosted its annual symposium, trade show and training event under the theme S...
09/25/2025

Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario hosted its annual symposium, trade show and training event under the theme Shift Happens. There was a day dedicated to EVs, one business management and two for technical training. And there was a trade show. Here are all the details...

With plenty of changes taking place in the industry, four packed days of learning at the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario Symposium, Trade Show and Training Event last week helped guide…

“Drivers tend to worry about using the aircon in hot weather, but our data shows that your right foot can make the bigge...
09/25/2025

“Drivers tend to worry about using the aircon in hot weather, but our data shows that your right foot can make the biggest difference, particularly at high speeds.”

As summer heat fades, many electric vehicle drivers may still wonder how high temperatures affect range. But new data from Geotab suggests that speed, not heat, is the biggest factor in draining an…

When you've been let go, getting over it and starting the job hunt can be a daunting task. In our latest podcast, we hea...
09/24/2025

When you've been let go, getting over it and starting the job hunt can be a daunting task. In our latest podcast, we hear an industry leader's journey of being let go to picking herself up and leveraging the network she built to land her next opportunity.

What’s it really like to get the call that your job is gone? And to face the daunting world of job hunting? For many, it’s a moment of panic, self-doubt and uncertainty about what comes next. But as…

The launch of ILSAC GF-7 motor oils earlier this year tightened limits on wear, oxidation, and deposit control, while al...
09/24/2025

The launch of ILSAC GF-7 motor oils earlier this year tightened limits on wear, oxidation, and deposit control, while also enhancing protection for turbocharged, GDI engines from Low Speed Pre-Ignition.

With the launch of ILSAC GF-7 motor oils earlier this year, additive chemistry plays an important role in meeting the category’s more stringent requirements for wear protection, fuel economy, and…

While most can refill air in their tires or top up wiper fluid, they are challenged when it comes to changing a tire or ...
09/23/2025

While most can refill air in their tires or top up wiper fluid, they are challenged when it comes to changing a tire or replacing a spark plug.

A new survey suggests many drivers struggle with even the most common car maintenance tasks and lack confidence in understanding key warning signals and insurance coverage. The FinanceBuzz poll found…

Maintenance and service visits are on the rise but the aftermarket continues to trail dealers in market share as dealers...
09/23/2025

Maintenance and service visits are on the rise but the aftermarket continues to trail dealers in market share as dealers see growing opportunity in traditional aftermarket business.

Canadians are choosing to keep their cars longer amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty and rising new-vehicle prices, fuelling a surge in maintenance and repair visits, according to a new study.…

Older vehicles, more mileage, more light trucks ... it's all adding up to more parts consumption, boosting the automotiv...
09/22/2025

Older vehicles, more mileage, more light trucks ... it's all adding up to more parts consumption, boosting the automotive aftermarket.

The automotive aftermarket is getting a lift as vehicles consume more parts each year, even as the number of cars and light trucks on the road grows at a slower pace. According to a new report from…

It's not "a sexy job" but being an automotive technician is "a job that is a necessity for the whole economy.”
09/19/2025

It's not "a sexy job" but being an automotive technician is "a job that is a necessity for the whole economy.”

An industry that drew people in by the rumble of an engine is at risk, thanks to that feeling now being more of a dull roar to passing ears. A critical issue that threatens to stall the future of…

Shops are increasingly shopping around to source parts for vehicle repairs. But, Erin Vaughan explains, the best way to ...
09/17/2025

Shops are increasingly shopping around to source parts for vehicle repairs. But, Erin Vaughan explains, the best way to get the best results and deliver the best service to clients is to reduce the number of suppliers used.

Casting a wide net to find the parts you need may not be the good strategy you think it is Part sourcing these days is a struggle, not just for us as shop owners but also for our suppliers. The best…

Tire season is coming. Here are some insights on how Canadians are buying tires these days...
09/16/2025

Tire season is coming. Here are some insights on how Canadians are buying tires these days...

Canadians are gearing up for winter earlier and more often, and they’re increasingly turning to trusted retailers and online platforms to do it. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) released its…

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