CARS Magazine

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

While discretionary purchases may be delayed, vehicle maintenance remains a necessary expense for most drivers.
07/31/2026

While discretionary purchases may be delayed, vehicle maintenance remains a necessary expense for most drivers.

The automotive aftermarket continues to show steady growth despite economic pressure on consumers, supported by an aging vehicle population and ongoing demand for maintenance and repair. Michael…

Canadians are focused on value as affordability pressures persist. That's driving demand for both mainstream used trucks...
07/30/2026

Canadians are focused on value as affordability pressures persist. That's driving demand for both mainstream used trucks and economical compact vehicles. Here are the latest trends...

Canada’s used-vehicle market continued to show strong demand for pickups and popular SUVs in June, while smaller, value-oriented vehicles spent the least amount of time on dealer lots, according to…

Tune in to hear how he became a Will Ferrell impersonator, but stay to learn some valuable tips for maximizing your appe...
07/29/2026

Tune in to hear how he became a Will Ferrell impersonator, but stay to learn some valuable tips for maximizing your appearance at a trade show.

If you ain’t first, you’re last — and those that step up, take risks and make attendees feel important at trade shows put themselves in the pole position to be winners. Will Ferrell impersonator…

Shop owners must invest time and tools into mentorship to pave a clear path for the next generation of service professio...
07/29/2026

Shop owners must invest time and tools into mentorship to pave a clear path for the next generation of service professionals.

Why shop owners must invest time and tools into mentorship to pave a clear path for the next generation of service professionals As owners, it’s our responsibility to educate the next generation. To…

The redesign is part of the company’s five-year strategic growth plan launched in 2023 and comes about a year after Mida...
07/28/2026

The redesign is part of the company’s five-year strategic growth plan launched in 2023 and comes about a year after Midas was acquired by Mavis Tire Express Services.

Midas is rolling out two new store design concepts across its network of more than 1,200 locations in Canada and the U.S. It’s the latest phase of a broader effort to modernize the customer…

There are probably areas where you can cut expenses in your shop. But you want to make sure you don't affect operations ...
07/28/2026

There are probably areas where you can cut expenses in your shop. But you want to make sure you don't affect operations and employees.

“Don’t be too harsh and draconian with cutting costs. You don’t want to end up hurting team morale and hurting revenue.”

Cutting expenses may seem like the fastest way to improve a repair shop’s financial performance, but poorly targeted cuts can damage morale, reduce revenue and create long‑term problems, a financial…

Vancouver Community College is introducing new automotive training programs aimed at preparing technicians for the growi...
07/27/2026

Vancouver Community College is introducing new automotive training programs aimed at preparing technicians for the growing number of hybrid and EVs.

Vancouver Community College is introducing a new suite of automotive training programs aimed at preparing technicians for the growing number of hybrid and electric vehicles entering B.C.’s vehicle…

The hybrid aftermarket retail model means weaving seamless omnichannel systems, improved product search and unified inve...
07/24/2026

The hybrid aftermarket retail model means weaving seamless omnichannel systems, improved product search and unified inventory management together in your operations.

The growing shift toward hybrid retail models is reshaping how automotive aftermarket companies operate, forcing them to manage multiple sales channels while meeting rising customer expectations.…

An Ontario technician took home top Canadian honours from Auto Value.
07/24/2026

An Ontario technician took home top Canadian honours from Auto Value.

Jake McKie of Kenora, Ontario, has been named the 2026 Canadian Technician of the Year by Auto Value following the company’s annual technician competition held in Detroit in July. McKie, shop foreman…

A major training event for shop owners and technicians is set for September. Here are the details.
07/23/2026

A major training event for shop owners and technicians is set for September. Here are the details.

Automotive technicians and shop owners are set to gather this fall for TechX Summit 2026, a three-day technical training event focused on diagnostics, vehicle electronics, EV technology and emerging…

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