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Always Follow the Lead! How Our Automotive School Fosters Strong Auto Repair Instincts

Automotive Training Centre

At our automotive school, we believe in empowering our students with the foundational principles that sharpen their instincts and guide them in making confident, informed decisions during complex repairs. A Challenging Call Hugo received a call from a friend whose 2018 Hyundai Tucson had started acting erratically.

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Vehicle inventory swings back, maybe too far

Auto Service World

After years of shortages, dealership lots are now overflowing with vehicles, marking a significant shift in the automotive market as supply catches up with demand. Actually, in a lot of cases, inventory is higher than the dealerships would like, Campau observed of the current automotive inventory landscape.

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New vehicle sales start the year strong

Auto Service World

Last month saw the highest number of new vehicle sales in January since 2018. But the bloom may quickly come off the rose, warned DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In its January 2025 analysis, the consultancy estimated 118,000 unit sales, up 3 per cent from the same time last year.

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Road to AAPEX Ep.11: Celebrating Technicians

Brake & Front End

That’s how many technicians are needed to fill the void in the automotive repair industry. Since 2018, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has celebrated technicians across the U.S. Six Hundred Thousand. Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are looking to do something about it. and Canada by naming the Technician of the Year.

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Autel: Pushing the Boundaries of Aftermarket Diagnostics 

Brake & Front End

Industry-Leading Access to OE-Gateways Automakers started integrating security gateway modules (SGM/SGW) into their new vehicles, starting with 2017/2018 model vehicles. Autel has thrived on this challenge, leading the industry in gateway access and developing new platforms that ensure OE-sourced solutions are just a tap away.

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Road to AAPEX Ep.11: Celebrating Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

That’s how many technicians are needed to fill the void in the automotive repair industry. Since 2018, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has celebrated technicians across the U.S. Six Hundred Thousand. Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are looking to do something about it. and Canada by naming the Technician of the Year.

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CRP Automotive Introduces Pentosin Tesla EV Fluid Program

Brake & Front End

CRP Automotive introduced its latest Pentosin automotive fluids for use on some of the most popular Tesla models on the road today. Pentosin Pento EDF-2 is designed for direct cooled E-motors like those found on the Tesla Model 3 (2018+), Model Y (2020+), Model X (2021+), and Model S (2021+).