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Details and reaction for Canada’s EV update
December 22, 2023 by Adam Malik

The federal government laid out its plan to remove gas-powered vehicles from the vehicle fleet in Canada but some are raising red flags about the path to get there, including those in the automotive aftermarket. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced…

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P.E.I. reviewing annual inspections
November 30, 2023 by Adam Malik

Vehicle owners in Prince Edward Island may soon have to get vehicle inspections every two years instead of one. Reports indicate that the provincial government is considering changing the frequency requirement of motor vehicle inspections. “I think the other thing…

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Canada bans lead wheel weights
November 7, 2023 by Adam Malik

Lead wheel weights can’t be manufactured or imported into Canada as of February 3, 2024. The Automotive Retailers Association of Ontario put out a bullet last week advising of the new regulations. However, even after the ban comes into place,…

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Right to repair gets green light in Quebec
October 10, 2023 by Adam Malik

Consumers will Quebec will gain right to repair freedoms, following the adoption of a bill passed by the provincial government. Bill 29 – An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of…

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Texas slaps high fees on electric vehicles
September 8, 2023 by Adam Malik

The state with one of the cheapest rates for gasoline is now one of the highest for electric vehicle registration. Starting this month, electric vehicle drivers in Texas will have to pay a $200 registration fee annually to offset road…

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Compensation coming in OE parts price fixing scheme
July 5, 2023 by Adam Malik

If you have customers who bought or leased a new vehicle between the late 1990s and the middle of the last decade, they could claim compensation through a series of class action lawsuits that will see pay outs following an…

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R2R bill tabled in Quebec
June 1, 2023 by Adam Malik

A new right to repair bill tabled in Quebec would make it the first province and one of a few jurisdictions in North America that protects the consumer’s right to choose where to have their vehicle repaired. If passed, Bill…

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The recipe behind the EV hype
March 24, 2023 by Adam Malik

A number of automotive aftermarket professionals have posed the question: Why the rush to electrify vehicles? It’s been asked to Auto Service World by readers in person or in the comment section of stories. It’s also been posed to Paul…

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Businesses call for cap on credit card fees
February 17, 2023 by Adam Malik

Small businesses in Canada are calling on the federal government and payments industry to move faster on capping processing fees for credit card usage by consumers. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released results from a recent survey that found…

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Make some noise: EVs, hybrids to have minimum sound levels
January 24, 2023 by Adam Malik

At low speeds, electric and hybrid vehicles make virtually no noise thanks to quiet motors. But that won’t be the case any longer. The federal government is amending the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations to mandate minimum levels of noise from…

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Canada tightens up EV transition plan
January 3, 2023 by Adam Malik

New regulations proposed towards the end of last year mean that on-in-five of all passenger vehicles sold in Canada need to be electric by 2026. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced the proposal Dec. 21. Furthermore, the mandate will hit 60…

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Right to repair: Now is ‘our best chance’
December 9, 2022 by Adam Malik

With the midterms wrapped up south of the border, American automotive aftermarket leaders are focusing on the next two years as pivotal in getting right to repair legislation in place. “2023 and 2024, I believe, are our years to get…