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Aftermarket employment sets records

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compared to October 2023, bringing the total to 35,900. increase over October 2023, reaching 159,100. The performance of the aftermarket sectors in generating employment was remarkable in 2024, said Andrew King, DesRosiers managing partner. Employment in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry decreased by 1.8%

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From the Magazine: The 2023 Training Report

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Whether you’re managing the shop, the front counter or inside the bay, experts from across the industry weigh in on what shop owners, service advisors and technicians need to know to stay on top of their game The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> The 2023 Training Report appeared first on Auto Service World.

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As aftermarket digitizes, many still rely on manual processes

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A third of aftermarket automotive service professionals still rely on manual processes to manage spare parts, limiting their ability to meet customer demands and optimize supply chains effectively, a recent report found.

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Enhanced Media: More insights from the 2023 Shop of the Year

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Thanks for checking out the Enhanced Media portion of the CARS December 2023 issue. We’re bringing you more from Mike Howard, manager of garage operations at Art Turney’s Garage, the winner of the 2023 Shop of the Year.

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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

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million units sold in 2023, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. However, Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers, called for caution despite the optimistic numbers. per cent sales increase over 2023. The Canadian light vehicle market saw a significant rebound in 2024, with overall sales reaching an estimated 1.86

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Beating the Tech Shortage Through Mentoring

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Now, in 2023, the technician crisis continues to grow. 20% of product or service managers are investigating new ways to counter the technician shortage. When pushed, 80% of managers confess they are not competent in recruiting and, worse yet, are poor at implementing effective training and/or mentoring protocols.

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CARS Executive Outlook 2023: Greg Aguilera

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We wanted to know how things will change this year, … The post <span style=color:#ff0000>CARS Executive Outlook 2023:</span> Greg Aguilera appeared first on Auto Service World.

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