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

Techs need a good place to work, and that's where the real shortage lies in the automotive industry.
06/05/2026

Techs need a good place to work, and that's where the real shortage lies in the automotive industry.

The automotive aftermarket isn’t necessarily facing a shortage of technicians, according to a shop coach. Instead, there’s a shortage of good workplaces for them. Bill Haas, president of AIM Auto…

The promotion is on now until the end of July and is open to professional technicians who purchase qualifying Perfect St...
06/04/2026

The promotion is on now until the end of July and is open to professional technicians who purchase qualifying Perfect Stop products. Here are the details, plus the prizes up for grabs.

Auto Value is rolling out its 2026 Perfect Stop Powersports Summer Sweepstakes, offering technicians incentives and prizes tied to brake product purchases through the MyPlace4Parts platform. The…

Shareholder members and vendor partners of Bestbuy Distributors gathered in Toronto last week for its annual AGM Gala Di...
06/04/2026

Shareholder members and vendor partners of Bestbuy Distributors gathered in Toronto last week for its annual AGM Gala Dinner and Warehouse Trade Event. Here are the highlights, including award winners, milestone recognition and the new board of directors.

Shareholder members and vendor partners of Bestbuy Distributors gathered in Toronto last week to celebrate milestones, network and take part in the company’s annual show at its warehouse. From the…

The aftermarket is playing a key role in battling persistent myths and changing attitudes around buying and maintaining ...
06/04/2026

The aftermarket is playing a key role in battling persistent myths and changing attitudes around buying and maintaining EVs.

As more Canadians consider electric vehicles, experts at a recent conference noted how they are battling persistent myths and changing attitudes around buying and maintaining EVs. Panellists…

“For a long time, it was aftermarket doing that. We’re doing it now already, but we’re going to continue to grow that p...
06/03/2026

“For a long time, it was aftermarket doing that. We’re doing it now already, but we’re going to continue to grow that part of the business.”

How automakers are drawing customers into new vehicles and how they plan to keep that customer longer.

Automakers are leaning into choice as Canadians juggle EVs, affordability and uncertainty. At the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, three major automakers said the future of the car…

There is a growing “missed memo” trend, where information breaks down across teams, tools and systems. And when people a...
06/03/2026

There is a growing “missed memo” trend, where information breaks down across teams, tools and systems. And when people aren't informed, "everything downstream suffers."

As organizations invest in workplace technology and artificial intelligence, a more basic issue continues to undermine performance: Employees are missing critical information that affects how they…

A shop can be a stressful environment. As a leader, staying calm is critical to thinking clearly when things are moving ...
06/02/2026

A shop can be a stressful environment. As a leader, staying calm is critical to thinking clearly when things are moving fast. Here's how you can do it.

Managing stress in a shop where downtime equals dollars. Part One of a three-part series There are days in a shop when pressure builds fast. The bays are full, the phones are ringing, parts are late and every delay costs money. Technicians feel rushed, service advisors feel squeezed, and supervisors...

The service advisor role is complex and demanding, requiring a mix of people skills, sales ability and technical underst...
06/02/2026

The service advisor role is complex and demanding, requiring a mix of people skills, sales ability and technical understanding. So why do shop owners resist getting them trained? Here's why it's so important.

A shop’s most advanced diagnostic tools and highly trained technicians will not matter if front counter staff are not trained to keep customers coming back, according to a shop coach and owner.…

The emergence of AI is prompting leaders to rethink nearly every aspect of supply chain operations.
06/01/2026

The emergence of AI is prompting leaders to rethink nearly every aspect of supply chain operations.

Artificial intelligence is emerging as the most disruptive force in supply chains over the next decade, outpacing all other technologies as leaders reassess how their networks operate, invest and…

Delivery speed has long been a barrier, but there are solutions that can reduce the need for rapid local parts delivery.
05/29/2026

Delivery speed has long been a barrier, but there are solutions that can reduce the need for rapid local parts delivery.

Millennials rank Amazon as the most relevant product and service brand, and that position is shaping how the company approaches the automotive aftermarket, according to new research from Lang…

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