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Here’s how Canadians are approaching car buying

Auto Service World

Despite ongoing economic challenges, Canadians are demonstrating resilience in their vehicle purchasing habits, according to new research from AutoTrader. The study, conducted in August 2024, found that vehicle purchase intent has remained stable compared to the previous year, with 27 per cent of Canadians planning to buy a vehicle in the next six months.

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Beating the Tech Shortage Through Mentoring

Brake & Front End

How understanding the 80/20 Rule and creative mentoring can make the shortage less threatening. Boomers will soon have left the workforce. There are not enough career-technical education schools, instructors or students available to meet demand. Unemployment is a super low 3.4%, which means most unemployed are not capable or interested in work. This isnt just happening to you the worker shortage is a worldwide phenomenon.

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How Instructors at Our Auto Mechanic School Leverage Their Rich Industry Knowledge

Automotive Training Centre

At ATC Cambridge, our auto mechanic school ‘s foundation lies in our instructors’ expertise and passion. These industry professionals bring years of hands-on experience into the classroom, ensuring students graduate with practical knowledge, confidence, and the ability to excel in real-world scenarios. Recently, we had the privilege of speaking with Vince Legault, an experienced instructor at ATC.

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Removing Interior Odors

Tomorrow's Technician

What is that smell? For customers who need to get rid of an unpleasant vehicle odor, a better question is: where is the smell coming from? Identifying the source of the stench will help you recommend the right product to eliminate the ungodly scent. In some cases, the source is obvious. It could be a dirty container of takeout food or something a pet left behind.

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Nokian Tyres’ New UHP Surpass AS01 Product Delivers a Complete Driving Experience

Tire Review Magazine

Ultra-high-performance tires typically excel at carving through corners and fueling high-powered acceleration. But most drivers of high-performance vehicles need a more complete driving experience than that. Thrill-seekers may enjoy hitting hairpin turns on the weekends, but during the work week theyre battling through commutes or shuttling kids to school.

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Acura High-Pressure Fuel Pump 

Tomorrow's Technician

Chirping From Pump MODELS 2014-18 MDX 2015-19 TLX 2014-18 RLX 2014-16 RLX Hybrid SYMPTOM The high-pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. POSSIBLE CAUSES The high-pressure fuel pump is making a chirp. This noise does not impact the pump engine function or reliability. CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the high-pressure fuel pump. PARTS INFORMATION Fuel Joint Pipe Set, 16012-R9P-315 High-Pressure Fuel Pump, 16790 RLV-305 Intake Manifold Gasket (top), 17112-5G0 A01 Intake Manifold Gaske

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Sights from the 2025 K&M Tire Conference & Trade Show

Tire Review Magazine

At this year’s annual K&M Tire Conference and Trade Show, the distributor welcomed hundreds of its dealer network members from across the country to its home state in Columbus, Ohio. K&M Tire emphasized that “tomorrow starts today” with its “Shaping the Future” theme. Members had the chance to interact with vendors at the trade show, learn about K&M Tire’s goals and various updates to its dealer program, and discuss industry trends through informat

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PRT HEAVY DUTY Presents Portfolio at HDAW ’25

Tomorrow's Technician

PRT HEAVY DUTY , a brand of ADD GROUP, announced it is exhibiting an extensive portfolio of heavy-duty product applications at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 25, January 20-23, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, in Booth 1723. The brand is showcasing 100% Gas-Charged Shocks covering more than 5,000 OE references for Trucks, Trailers, Buses, Commercial Vehicles and more.

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PRT HEAVY DUTY Presents Portfolio at HDAW ’25

Brake & Front End

PRT HEAVY DUTY , a brand of ADD GROUP, announced it is exhibiting an extensive portfolio of heavy-duty product applications at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 25, January 20-23, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, in Booth 1723. The brand is showcasing 100% Gas-Charged Shocks covering more than 5,000 OE references for Trucks, Trailers, Buses, Commercial Vehicles and more.

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Bridgestone LaVergne Tire Plant Will Close

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced its decision to close its LaVergne Tire Plant effective July 31, 2025. This decision is part of the companys strategic initiatives to optimize its business footprint optimization, strengthen its competitiveness, and enhance the quality of the companys U.S. operations. Bridgestone said it remains committed to contributing to society, the economy, and mobility of people and goods across the U.S.

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Hackers Crack Subaru's Connected Services To Access Location Data, Door Locks And More

Jalopnik

If you own a modern Subaru , chances are youve heard of Starlink the companys connected services suite , which lets you control your car through an app or call roadside assistance to your location. That system, though, has other functionality that you might not know: Storing your cars location history for the last Read more.

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TradePending Partners with WheelsTV

AutoSuccess

TradePending announced a new partnership with WheelsTV. This collaboration integrates WheelsTVs extensive library of year/make/model video test drives into TradePendings AutoBio product, offering dealerships and consumers an improved vehicle research experience. TradePending is proud to elevate the car-buying experience for consumers through our new partnership with WheelsTV, said Brice Englert, CEO of TradePending.

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F1 Drivers Will Face Month-Long Suspension For Repeated Swearing

Jalopnik

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem took a hardline stance against Formula 1 drivers using foul language during race weekends starting last September. For the 2025 season, the FIA revealed amendments to the International Sporting Code on Wednesday, featuring draconian punishments for repeated swearing or criticizing Read more.

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Repair OnDemand Announces Data Integration with vAuto

AutoSuccess

Repair OnDemand announced a data integration with Cox Automotives vAuto platform. This new solution collaboration will provide benefits for mutual dealer customers of both Repair OnDemand and vAuto. Repair OnDemands advanced diagnostic tool, BlueDriver MAX, will now be integrated into the vAuto trade-in appraisal system. The integration enables dealerships to access real-time diagnostic data on trade-in vehicles, allowing for more accurate appraisals and reducing the risk of unexpected reconditi

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615-HP 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Is The Quickest Cadillac Ever

Jalopnik

Cadillacs lineup of sporty V models is flying high right now. Sure, there was some confusion about the whole V-Series vs. V Blackwing naming scheme, but nomenclature aside, the CT4-V Blackwing, CT5-V Blackwing and Escalade-V are all super competent and entertaining cars. Now, Cadillacs internal Skunk Worksstyle Read more.

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Three tips to increase profits in your tire shop

Tire Review Magazine

Vehicle service is the backbone of most retail tire dealerships. You probably have vehicles on your lifts right now. But does vehicle service generate enough profit for your shop? Lets discuss three creative ways to increase vehicle service profits in your shop. Plan Profits with a Strong Financial Strategy Boosting service profits involves more than raising rates.

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8 Critical Reasons Why Your Auto Start-Stop Is Not Working

RepairSmith

A start-stop feature that fails to activate at the traffic light or when the car is idle can be annoying. After all, this innovation is designed to boost fuel efficiency and cut emissions but only if it works! If you’re asking yourself, Why is my auto start-stop not working? , you’re not alone! Sometimes, an open driver door or a faulty accelerator pedal sensor can stop this feature from engaging.

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Bridgestone LaVergne Tire Plant Will Close

Tire Review Magazine

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) announced its decision to close its LaVergne Tire Plant effective July 31, 2025. This decision is part of the companys strategic initiatives to optimize its business footprint optimization, strengthen its competitiveness, and enhance the quality of the companys U.S. operations. Bridgestone said it remains committed to contributing to society, the economy, and mobility of people and goods across the U.S.

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You Could Get The First-Gen Lexus GS With A V8 And All-Wheel Drive In Japan

Jalopnik

Lexus sport sedan lineup is a little light these days the IS and its IS500 F Sport Performance trim is the brands only enthusiast-oriented sedan offering. That wasnt always the case back when sedans like the Lexus GS existed. The GS lasted four generations here in the U.S., and it even got its own Read more.

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automotiveMastermind Introduces Acquire to Help Dealers Capture Customers, Grow Market Share

AutoSuccess

automotiveMastermind has unveiled a new technology that uses the industrys most accurate and comprehensive data to identify prospects, the company announced. This new product, Acquire, helps dealers grow market share by reaching new audiences those who are outside their database and also likely to buy a vehicle within offers through an easy-to-use interface.

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Toyota Dealers Want The Yaris Back

Jalopnik

Toyota still makes a lot of models that are relatively affordable. Out of all the vehicles in its lineup, eight of them have starting prices (excluding destination charges) under $30,000. Much like nearly every automaker these days , Toyota doesnt have any truly small cars to sell anymore, but that may change in the Read more.

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Streamline Auto Solutions Integrates with RouteOne

AutoSuccess

Streamline Auto Solutions , an enterprise finance technology for retail automotive, announced its integration with RouteOne as a middleware service to enhance the dealer experience in RouteOne’s Credit Application system for mutual subscribers. This collaboration connects dealerships’ inventory with participating lenders through a dynamic, dealer-focused lender portal powered by Streamline.

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Red Bull Soft Launches Return To NASCAR With Trackhouse Partnership

Jalopnik

There isnt a team on the NASCAR grid today as adept at making newsworthy announcements as Trackhouse. In addition to fielding a car for four-time Indy 500 champ Helio Castroneves at Daytona next month, the team has announced a strategic partnership with Red Bull for the 2025 season. The fizzy Austrian energy drink Read more.

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Your Guide to a Hassle-Free Fleet Audit

Automotive Fleet

Master your next fleet audit with our ultimate checklist, tips, and tools to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve safety.

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These Are The Car Maintenance Items You Should Probably Check On

Jalopnik

As fun as wrenching is , we dont always want to do every job as soon as its necessary. Maybe we dont have the time , maybe we dont have the parts , maybe its just January out and we simply dont want to freeze ourselves on the pavement. Regardless, were all putting something off, and earlier this week I asked you Read more.

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How to Host a Shop Event That Brings in New Business

RepairPal

Learn how to host a shop event that attracts new business. Discover actionable steps, proven strategies, and tips to make your event a success! The post How to Host a Shop Event That Brings in New Business appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.

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Serpentine Belt: Function – Failure Signs – Easy Replacement

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal The serpentine belt, is probably the most commonly used belt today. The belt snakes its way, through multiple accessories, the crank pulley, an idler pulley or two, and a tensioner. This one long belt runs [.

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The Garage On Gordon Highway – Your Trustworthy Auto Service At Augusta, GA

Repair Shop Websites

Augusta, GA area The Garage On Gordon Highway is the place to go for all of your car repair needs. All repairs are carried out by their certified, expert technicians, and they have years of experience. They do everything from oil changes to a complete engine overhauls. For instance, they use high-tech diagnostic equipment to guarantee your vehicle is repaired.

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Could Your Zip Code Be Determining Your Plane Ticket Price? Two Senators Think So

Jalopnik

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines reopened merger talks last October despite the canary-yellow carriers financial struggles. A month later, Spirit filed for bankruptcy. Three U.S. Senators publicly questioned on Wednesday whether both low-cost carriers are using customers personal information, such as their ZIP Read more.

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Beevers Radiator Shop Offers The Best Truck and Car Repair Service in Lubbock, TX

Repair Shop Websites

Since opening in the 60s, Beevers Radiator Shop has been providing specialized radiator and comprehensive automotive and truck repair services. Their company has been passed down within through family and they’ve earned the trust of drivers in Lubbock, TX. The experts at Beevers Radiator Shop have the skills, knowledge and efficiency needed to provide everything from radiator repair services to ac, brakes, alignment, and engine repair.

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What’s The Weirdest Unmarked Police Car You’ve Ever Seen?

Jalopnik

It used to be so easy to spot a cop car in your rearview mirror. The Ford Crown Victoria dominated the police car world , and its design stayed vastly the same for decades. The glowing amber marker lights that bookended each headlight spoiled drivers by being easily identifiable in your rearview mirror, whether it was Read more.

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Tips for Taps – How To Use a Tap and Die Set

Eastwood

For a lot of us, a tap and die set is one of those tools you often dont thing about until its too late. Whether youre using one for automotive restoration or custom, its the only way to accurately create, repair, or clean threaded hardware. Its also one of the most misused tools in the box if youve never used one. Here are several tips to help you get excellent results when you use a tap or die in the shop, as well as an intro to the tools if youre still unfamiliar.

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I Want To Trade My Boring Sedan For A Zippy Car! What Should I Buy?

Jalopnik

Jennifer lives in Massachusetts and is a recent empty nester. She wants to trade her sensible sedan for something smaller and zippier for around-town driving. With a budget of up to $25,000, what car should she buy? Read more.

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From Trust to Transactions: How Transparency Makes Your Vehicle Shine

AutoSuccess

The used car market is more competitive than ever, and dealerships must stand out. Buyers now compare vehicles across platforms, scrutinizing every detail. Transparency has become essential to gain an edge. With informed, selective consumers, dealerships must shift from salesmanship to trust-building. Transparency isnt just meeting expectations its about exceeding them, creating smoother paths to purchase and driving profitability.

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Stellantis Confirms Ram Will Get A Midsize Pickup To Fight The Toyota Tacoma

Jalopnik

If you want something less expensive than the Ram 1500, you can probably still find a few Ram 1500 Classics on dealer lots. If you want something from Ram thats smaller than a full-size pickup truck, though, youre currently out of luck. Despite being a truck company, Ram doesnt make a midsize truck. Thankfully, in Read more.

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The Importance of Accurate Data in a Complex Automotive Landscape

Solera

As vehicles evolve with advanced electronic components and safety features, the challenges of accurately assessing their value and identifying the right parts have intensified. Collision repair professionals and automotive insurance companies often find themselves investing significant time conducting research and calculations to produce precise damage estimates.

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At $15,900, Is This 2008 Porsche Cayman A Capable Bargain?

Jalopnik

When new, todays Nice Price or No Dice Porsche Cayman was arguably one of the best-handling cars on the planet. Lets see how well we all handle this well-used examples price. Read more.

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