Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 13, 2024

Mitchell 1 announced its auto repair software now provides comprehensive coverage for the majority of electric and hybrid vehicles on the marke t. This milestone gives shops easy access to factory-direct repair, diagnostic and maintenance information for these advanced vehicles, the company said.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Image by pexels Auto repair isn’t what it used to be. You face new tech challenges every day, from electric vehicles to cybersecurity threats. Read on and discover the seven essential skills for tomorrow’s auto repair professionals. Today, you need more than a wrench and some elbow grease.

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AutoVitals

JANUARY 20, 2025

Brittany shared her experiences as an independent shop owner adapting to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, offering valuable insights for others in the auto repair industry. Continue reading to help prepare your shop for the increase in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

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Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

After taking a huge hit, the do-it-for-me auto repair market is making a strong comeback, according to a recent report. The COVID-19 pandemic hit DIFM market hard in 2020, causing its market share to drop for the first time in decades and leading to the closure of thousands of repair outlets.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2025

Technicians were whisked away for sessions, some day-long, on the latest challenges theyll face under the hood, as well as training for ADAS and electric vehicles. Service advisors had the chance to take classes on topics like customer service and selling strategies.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 12, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cars Magazine & Jobber News (@autoserviceworld) Maidens also placed a priority on training, from keeping staff up to date on the latest vehicle issues to keeping an eye on electric vehicles.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a remarkable new entrant within Quebec’s industry landscape, showcasing a broader strategic alignment between global technological advancements and local industrial revitalization. million electric vehicle batteries. Furthermore, Volta Energy Solutions Canada Inc.

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Solera

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Techs will need access to new OEM manuals and guidelines that include: Electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Shuttle & Parts Delivery Solutions that lower vehicle shop time. Todays automotive technicians need to be able to diagnose advanced systems such as: Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Auto Service World

MAY 5, 2025

The shop is involved in the electric vehicle space , with public chargers at the shop and an array of EV-related services, as featured in the Fall 2024 issue of EV World. We are a community-based business. I believe that as a business, if you support your neighbours, they will support you, said Scott.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 12, 2024

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in the future of electric vehicles is crucial.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Despite rising sales, electric vehicles struggle to penetrate aftermarket product volume. appeared first on Auto Service World. As a result, according to a recent report, EVs have yet to make a significant impact on the aftermarket.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 27, 2024

While not handling much of the electrical, battery and other underhood components, tire dealers have been keeping busier as electric vehicles grow on North American roads.

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Auto Service World

AUGUST 22, 2024

Mitchell’s quarterly report highlights the rising costs and repair challenges for electric and hybrid vehicles in Canada, with claims data showing significant differences compared to gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 12, 2025

The automotive repair industry is changing quickly, and staying ahead means constantly adapting to new technology, evolving customer expectations, and the rise of EVs and hybrids. Megan Dineff, general manager of Ervine’s Auto Repair and Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, knows firsthand what it takes to keep a shop on the cutting edge.

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Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2024

A recent study has found that electric vehicle owners have voiced a resounding commitment to electric mobility.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 4, 2024

Automakers explore the challenges in getting more Canadians behind the wheel of an electric vehicle The post <span style=color:#17d817>EV World:</span> Bridging the knowledge gap appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MAY 14, 2024

The automotive aftermarket is sitting on the sidelines as the electric vehicle transition takes place The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Commentary:</span> The Canadian automotive aftermarket needs to plug in appeared first on Auto Service World.

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By Joe Marconi, an Elite Worldwide Blog - My roots in the automotive industry go back to the 1970s working in a small 2-bay auto repair shop. That meant that I was expected to repair or service nearly anything that rolled into my work bay. Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

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Auto Service World

MARCH 5, 2024

In this episode of Auto Service World Conversations, we highlight their plans for consumer education on electric vehicles, what they see as the gaps and how … The post ASW Conversations: Automakers talk EV education appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Electric vehicle chargers for passenger EVs installed as part of the national infrastructure program are too concentrated in a small number of provinces, according to a recent audit. … The post EV chargers unevenly distributed across Canada appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

High costs of repair are pushing rental giant Hertz to sell off its electric vehicle rental fleet in favour of internal combustion engines for its customers. In all, Hertz plans to sell 20,000 EVS, about a third of its entire … The post Herz unloading EVs for ICE appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 21, 2024

Shops are being urged to prepare for significantly changing vehicle technologies that will soon have significant chunks of the overall car parc. A shop debating between focusing on the electric vehicle market or being able … The post The high price tag of EV, ADAS shop upgrades appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

There is still a large knowledge gap between fact and fiction when it comes to electric vehicles in Canada, representatives from several automakers acknowledged recently. At the … The post Plenty of EV education still needed: Automakers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2024

While growth is expected in electric vehicle sales, it won’t be at the same pace seen in recent years, new research suggested. ABI Research reported that global EV sales are projected to grow by 21 per cent in 2024 and … The post Why the forecast for global EV sales is declining appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 18, 2024

Financial barriers continue to play a crucial role in Canadians’ hesitation towards electric vehicle adoption, according to a recent study.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Canadians need more education around everything related to electric vehicles, a new report suggested. BrokerLink, a property and casualty insurance brokerage, commissioned a survey of Canadians and found that availability of … The post How Canadians are feeling towards EVs today appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Canadian electric vehicle owners might face higher insurance premiums in the near future, according to a recent report by Morningstar DBRS.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 5, 2024

Darryl Croft is president of the Electric Vehicle Network. He … The post EV World features a Q&A with Darryl Croft appeared first on Auto Service World. The latest issue of EV World is here and it features insights from one of the industry’s top leaders. He also owns an OK Tire store in Toronto’s west end.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As more Canadians choose an electric vehicle as their next vehicle, gas stations may face some significant challenges, according to an industry observer.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 28, 2024

It would appear that those with electric vehicles don’t have concerns about range, new data suggest.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 1, 2024

Barring some significant change, one industry observer doesn’t believe battery electric vehicles will ever be affordable enough for most Canadians to buy brand new. Speaking at the Canadian Black Book Talk Auto conference near Toronto in the fall, Guido Vildozo, … The post Will BEVs ever be affordable enough for most?

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 26, 2024

There’s going to be significant growth of battery electric vehicles by the end of the decade, an automotive leader predicted recently. BEVs alone made up 10 per cent of new vehicle registrations in the third quarter of 2023. And those … The post How the BEV landscape will change appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 10, 2024

Older shoppers make up most electric vehicle customers.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Economic concerns and high costs are pushing some automakers to take their feet off the pedal when it comes to electric vehicles. Two domestic OEs — Ford and General Motors — along with Tesla are slowing down their electric ambitions. … The post Carmakers tap brakes on EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

A recent report found that the Tesla Model 3 is the top choice for car shoppers when looking for an electric vehicle for under $50,000 (all prices in U.S. This ranking was put together by Cash for Clunkers and … The post The budget friendly EVs consumers are looking for appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2024

The federal government’s mandate to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the light vehicle segment has many automotive professionals questioning the validity of the goal.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A recent report is warning that there are signs of trouble with electric vehicle sales in the United States. While acknowledging that EV numbers are and will continue to increase on the road, an analysis from Lang Marketing observed that … The post The rocky path forward for EV sales appeared first on Auto Service World.

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