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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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Best March for new car sales since 2018

Auto Service World

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants estimated that sales for March 2025 came in at 185,000, 11.4 per cent from March 2024 and the best March total since 2018. Image credit: Depositphotos.com The post Best March for new car sales since 2018 appeared first on Auto Service World. And most sales were in the light truck segment.

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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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Mister Transmission hits links, raises money

Auto Service World

A cooler day couldn’t stop the automotive aftermarket from raising money for a good cause. The fund was launched in 2018 to support children and youth in the areas of health, hardship, education and community. The fund was launched in 2018 to support children and youth in the areas of health, hardship, education and community.

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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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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

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.