AutoInc.

MARCH 10, 2025

After years of dedicated service, ASA Secretary/Treasurer Tom Piippo is stepping down from the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board following the sale of his shop, Tri-County Motors, last fall. His leadership, advocacy and commitment have impacted the Automotive Service Association and the independent automotive service industry.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 14, 2024

The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift as the world moves towards more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. In 2003, Tesla revolutionized the EV market with its high-performance electric cars and cutting-edge battery technology. Contact ATC Surrey for more information.

Electric Vehicles

Eastwood

OCTOBER 3, 2023

But as cars have become more digital, the traditional shop mechanic role has lost some of its glimmer for a new generation. As a former director of an automotive restoration business, I had the pleasure of working with several graduates from a variety of restoration colleges. Mechanical, not so much.”

Technical

RepairPal

MARCH 7, 2023

Each week for Wrenching Women Wednesday, we focus our efforts on shining a light on Women in Automotive and their journey’s in automotive. I started out as an oil change technician for Walmart Tire and Lube Express in 2003. I had one person tell me I was a “vintage car mechanic” and “would never thrive in a modern shop”.

Lube Tech

Wrench

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This myth became very popular amongst aviators during WWII and quickly spread to the automotive industry. I recently encountered such a situation on one of our backup vehicles; a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The Window Regulator A window regulator is a mechanism powered by the window motor that raises and lowers the window glass.

Mechanic

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These are typically found on pre-2003 vehicles. The average automotive tire ranges from 24 to 28 inches in outside diameter. Most vehicles today use two types of wheel speed sensors variable reluctance (passive) and magnetoresistive (active). The sensor is mounted at a specific gap from a notch-and-tooth reluctor ring.

Vehicle

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These are typically found on pre-2003 vehicles. The average automotive tire ranges from 24 to 28 inches in outside diameter. Most vehicles today use two types of wheel speed sensors variable reluctance (passive) and magnetoresistive (active). The sensor is mounted at a specific gap from a notch-and-tooth reluctor ring.

Vehicle