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Aftermarket employment sets records

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But it was good new for those in the aftermarket, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, including setting new records. compared to October 2023, bringing the total to 35,900. Employment in automotive parts and accessories stores rose by 2% to reach 45,000, setting a new record for the industry.

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CARS Executive Outlook 2023: Greg Aguilera

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CARS reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months.

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How much auto repair employment has grown

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Employment levels in the auto repair sector are higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.

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I am new in business. Need advice to increase profits.

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I started my own automotive repair shop in December 2023. Hi my name is Zenas and I am 26 years old from Alberta, Canada. After running it for 1 year I made a little bit of profit. I needed some advice on how I could increase it. Its a 3 bay shop with two 2 post hoists and one 4 post hoist with alignment.

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Outlook Study: How the Canadian aftermarket is rebounding

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billion During 2023, the auto care sector saw a slight contraction in employment, with the sector as a whole losing just almost 1,700 jobs. Under economic overview, AIA Canada reported that the Canadian auto care sector has rebounded strongly since the COVID-19 downturn. per cent nationally, the report said.

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Independent Repairers, Automakers Announce Landmark Right-to-Repair Legislation

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.; owners can have vehicles serviced by independent repair shops, national chains, franchised dealerships and more 70 percent of post-warranty automotive work is currently handled by independent repair community WASHINGTON, D.C. SAFE Repair Act letter to Congress available HERE.

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ASA Announces New 2023 Board of Directors

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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, July 27, 2023 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting July 17 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites in Indianapolis, IN. ASA Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, Mr. B’s Paint & Body Shop Inc.,