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News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Elgin adds replacement head gaskets for Ford diesels
December 11, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Elgin Industries has introduced original equipment replacement multi-layer-steel head gaskets for 2011-2020 Ford 6.7L diesel engines. The new gaskets – EHG-26661 (left) and EHG-26662 (right) – match the design, fitment and quality of the original equipment gaskets for these engines.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Dayco launches new inventory assessment tool
December 11, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Dayco is rolling out its inventory assessment tool across the U.S. and Canada called AutoPartIQ. It developed the proprietary tool to help customers analyze their existing Dayco-specific inventory to identify possible gaps in coverage, new opportunities or unproductive inventory that…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology How AVs and EVs will work together
December 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
In the middle of the last decade, autonomous vehicles were all the rage. All many experts could talk about was how the technology was roaring to the forefront and that we’d essentially be driven everywhere by a robot. That hasn’t…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Why the vehicle buying process has improved
December 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Customers are having an improved experience when going through the vehicle buying process. The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study reported growing new-vehicle inventory on dealers’ lots combined with moderating prices have propelled customer satisfaction upward trajectory…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements The importance of employer benefits
December 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
There’s a disparity in the overall well-being of working Canadians based on access to employer-provided benefits, a recent study has found. Two-thirds of Canadians with access to benefits report their overall well-being as “good” or “excellent.” By contrast, fewer than…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How shops have seen an escalation in theft
December 7, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Fraud can easily run rampant in your shop if you’re not regularly watching out for it. And it’s a serious mistake to think you can trust everyone who works with you, industry experts said. In just the last few years,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Women prisoners learn auto repair skills virtually
December 7, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Women incarcerated in a Maryland prison are learning auto mechanic skills through a first-ever virtual reality training program. It’s expected that within five years, 20 jails across the U.S. will implement similar programs. It’s part of the Vehicles for Change…
PP-R vs PVC Pipes: Which Is the Best Choice
December 6, 2023 by
Auto Service World Staff
PP-R and PVC pipes are commonly used in the plumbing and construction industry. Both are thermoplastic polymers with unique features. So, understanding the difference is vital. Here’s everything you need to know. What Are PP-R Pipes? PP-R stands for Polypropylene…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements How big the technician labour gap is going to get
December 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen. The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Study shows how Gen Z likes to work
December 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
For a group that is less team-focused, what strengths can you extract?
News Auto Repair & ServiceFrom The MagazineJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements From the Magazine: Supplier viewpoints
December 6, 2023 by
Adam Malik
We asked how some suppliers are faring as we close out the year
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsService Advisor and SellingSupplier News & Announcements What you can’t do after you’ve quoted a customer
December 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Many sales advisors make the mistake of delivering the price to the customer … and then leave them in stunned silence. Tom Amero, certified elite trainer at Elite, a training company that works with the automotive aftermarket, calls it a…