RepairSmith

MARCH 16, 2025

Your cars transmission is the backbone of smooth driving, ensuring seamless gear shifts and optimal performance. But like any critical component, it can develop issues over time whether its transmission slipping, fluid leaks, or unusual noises. When that happens, you must decide whether to repair, rebuild, or replace it. In this guide, well discuss transmission replacement costs, repair expenses, and pricing factors.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 19, 2025

With climate change and air pollution becoming global concerns, reducing vehicle emissions is more important than ever. If youre passionate about cars and sustainability, a career as an emissions specialist offers the opportunity to play a vital role in protecting the environment. Emissions specialists are responsible for testing, diagnosing, and reducing vehicle emissions, ensuring cars meet government regulations and contribute to cleaner air.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 21, 2025

Under a new format and name, AIA Canada held its annual national conference in Toronto to share industry updates, news, trends, insights and analysis. The Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference brought together the associations national gathering for the mechanical repair sector as well as the Canadian Collision Industry Forum. The two events have traditionally been held as two separate events.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 21, 2025

Josh Stover is a second-year student at the Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL, where he exemplifies dedication and excellence in automotive technology. As an ASE Master Certified technician, Josh has earned certifications from Mercedes-Benz, Mopar, Nissan, Toyota, Snap-On, and AC Delco. He is an active member of SkillsUSA, the National Technical Honor Society, and serves as a senator in his schools auto club.

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Solera

MARCH 19, 2025

Its easy to take the sound of the starter turning over the engine for granted every time you get behind the wheel. When you turn the key or press the start button but dont hear that signature chug-chug-chug , youre likely faced with the common crank no start condition. Despite its prevalence, this concern can easily become a complex problem without the proper diagnostic tools or auto repair knowledge.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 18, 2025

If youre considering a career in the automotive industry, you might wonder: are mechanics in high demand in Canada? The short answer is yes! As of 2025, Canadas automotive sector continues to offer solid job opportunities for mechanics, with projected job openings expected to align closely with the number of new job seekers entering the field over the next decade.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2025

How economic uncertainty will impact auto service The mechanical automotive service market in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025. Reflecting on the macroeconomic environment in 2024, the start of 2024 saw mechanical retail service locations performing well. Inflationary pressures were weaning and consumer confidence remained relatively steady, as reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 17, 2025

When we think about automotive engineering, our minds often lean toward the more glamorous components like engines, transmissions or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). However, it can’t be stressed enough how crucial clamps are in holding everything together. Clamps serve several critical functions in a vehicle. They create airtight and liquid-tight seals in various systems, preventing leaks of fluids like coolant, oil and fuel.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 20, 2025

Opportunities within the growing transportation industry extend beyond driving roles. For example, truck dispatching is one of the most crucial roles in the field, ensuring that shipments move smoothly and efficiently from one location to another. What does a truck dispatcher do? Were discussing the answers in this blog. If youre considering a career in transportation but prefer to work in operations rather than driving, stick around!

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Auto Service World

MARCH 21, 2025

Second-life battery storage technologies are struggling to compete with first-life Li-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), but new revenue opportunities could change the landscape, according to a recent analysis. A report by IDTechEx, Second-life Electric Vehicle Batteries 2025-2035: Markets, Forecasts, Players, and Technologies, highlighted the challenges and potential of second-life batteries.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 17, 2025

Many of us of a certain generation were blessed to be mentored by one of the most influential personalities to ever share wisdom and guidance without even realizing it. No, Im not talking about our fathers, grandfathers or even Mike Brady (admittedly, all great motivators). Adam West, aka Bruce Wayne, aka Batman was a powerhouse of memorable instruction as he guided his youthful ward Dick Grayson, aka Robin, to becoming first an upright citizen, and second a crime-fighting, caped crusader.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 17, 2025

Many of us of a certain generation were blessed to be mentored by one of the most influential personalities to ever share wisdom and guidance without even realizing it. No, Im not talking about our fathers, grandfathers or even Mike Brady (admittedly, all great motivators). Adam West, aka Bruce Wayne, aka Batman was a powerhouse of memorable instruction as he guided his youthful ward Dick Grayson, aka Robin, to becoming first an upright citizen, and second a crime-fighting, caped crusader.

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Automotive Automotive Services Customer Service Technical 130

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 21, 2025

The automotive industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and AI-driven technologies are transforming how to assess damage and determine repair costs after auto body estimating training. Understanding both traditional risk assessment methods and the impact of AI on the industry is essential. At ATC Toronto, students are prepared for these advancements, ensuring they can navigate a rapidly developing field.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2025

The used vehicle market is facing significant supply challenges and a course correction isnt expected for many years to come. Daniel Ross, senior manager of industry insights and residual value strategy at Canadian Black Book described the current state of the used vehicle market as a “horror story.” He highlighted that the market has been struggling with poor sales over the last four years. “We’re looking at poor used supply the next four years, he warned at the Talk Au

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 20, 2025

This week, to address a critical industry challenge ensuring technicians have the right tools to be effective in their work NAPA Auto Care is introducing its new Team Tool Rebate. This earnback helps Auto Care center technicians purchase tools based on their professional needs. The rebate percentage Auto Care centers receive is based on purchases made to NAPA throughout the year and is further enhanced for NAPAs top-tier partners NAPA Gold Certified members.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 20, 2025

This week, to address a critical industry challenge ensuring technicians have the right tools to be effective in their work NAPA Auto Care is introducing its new Team Tool Rebate. This earnback helps Auto Care center technicians purchase tools based on their professional needs. The rebate percentage Auto Care centers receive is based on purchases made to NAPA throughout the year and is further enhanced for NAPAs top-tier partners NAPA Gold Certified members.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 19, 2025

What is the career path of an estimator? The automotive industry offers a wide range of career opportunities, and for those with an eye for detail and a knack for numbers, becoming an auto body estimator can be an excellent choice. Auto body estimators play a crucial role in the collision repair process, assessing vehicle damage and determining the cost of repairs.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 17, 2025

BendPak Inc. has introduced the GoAir Mini, a compact air compressor designed for home garages and workshops. Unlike typical tire inflators, the GoAir Mini can be mounted on a BendPak car lift column or a wall. It delivers a robust 120 PSI output, making it ideal for releasing locks on four-post lifts and powering pneumatic tools like finish nailers, staplers, airbrushes and small impact tools.

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Car IT 130

Solera

MARCH 19, 2025

Modern vehicles rely on various sensors to monitor their performance across multiple spectrums. For instance, the mass air flow (MAF) sensor plays a critical role in metering the air flowing into the engine and informing the engine control module (ECM). However, the MAF sensor can become dirty, malfunction, or fail, leading to significant engine performance issues.

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Check Engine Light Engineering Troubleshooting Mechanic 130

autoevolution

MARCH 15, 2025

Hertz is on a selling spree as it tries to get rid of several cars in its fleet to make room for new ones. One of them is this 2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS with just 37 miles. So, we are dealing with a five-year-old Camaro with only delivery mileage. How can a rental car have only 37 miles (59 kilometers) on the clock? Well, the truth is that the car rental company did not get to rent this example.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 19, 2025

EPISODE: 144 Taking An Active Role In Your Shops Marketing w/ Doug DeLucca Marketing isnt just about spending money; its about strategy, creativity, and knowing what actually works. Thats exactly what Brian and Kim Walker unpack in this conversation with Doug DeLuca, owner of Boca AutoFix, who built a thriving auto repair shop without ever working as a technician before opening his doors.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 21, 2025

Jobber News reached out to leaders in the supply and distribution segment of the automotive aftermarket and asked them what they see happening in the industry over the next 12 months, what will improve, what one challenge to the industry will be and what opportunities are out there for jobbers and suppliers alike. We will present their answers in alphabetical order over the coming weeks You can view the full feature in our January 2025 issue.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 18, 2025

Every engine faces the inevitable buildup of sludge, varnish and deposits over time. These pesky buildups can lead to restricted oil passages, overheating, reduced horsepower and ,ultimately, compromised engine protection. The pistons and piston rings must move freely to create the right seal during combustion, form an optimized oil layer and effectively remove heat from both the pistons and cylinders.

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autoevolution

MARCH 17, 2025

YouTuber Mark Rober stirred the waters with a video showing a "self-driving" Tesla pitted against a lidar-equipped car. The video alleges that Tesla FSD, a vision-only ADAS, cannot detect a wall painted to look like a continuation of the road, whereas a lidar-equipped car can. However, the video is filled with false claims that caused a massive backlash.

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Autoflow

MARCH 21, 2025

Autoflow is proud to announce a first-of-its-kind innovation in the automotive repair industry: AI-Enhanced Technician Notes. Designed to improve how technicians communicate repair findings during digital vehicle inspections (DVIs), this new feature helps shops deliver clearer, more professional recommendations that drive trust and speed up customer approvals.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 19, 2025

In the face of persistent challenges ahead, parts distributors can help ASPs maintain and grow their business Reflecting on the macroeconomic environment in 2024 and the outlook for 2025, the mechanical automotive aftermarket in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025. At the start of 2024, mechanical retail service locations were performing well.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 20, 2025

Manual gearboxes are relatively trouble-free and long-lived, provided they are not abused too severely. The clutch, however, is a wear component. With every shift, the clutch must be disengaged and engaged. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic is especially hard on a clutch because the driver is always riding the clutch pedal. After millions of such cycles, the clutch eventually wears out.

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Hydraulics Engineering Vehicle Mechanic 100

autoevolution

MARCH 20, 2025

This 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was delivered new to a dealership in Lowville, New York, and it just sold at auction for way below its sticker price. This thing cost $112,880 originally and the new owner paid just $81,500 for it. And yes, it’s still a brand-new SUV, with only 25 miles on the odometer. Whichever way you spin it; this is a massive loss.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 20, 2025

According to Pascals Law… Wait a minute, who is Pascal and what does his law have to do with brake lines anyway? Pascal was a French mathematician who discovered that a fluid in a confined environment will not compress and any change in one end of the container will cause the exact same change at the other end. You can now see that his law has everything to do with the theory of hydraulics and certainly modern-day hydraulic braking systems used predominantly across vehicles today.

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Hydraulics Vehicle IT 100

Auto Service World

MARCH 18, 2025

In the ever-competitive automotive aftermarket industry, delighting customers has become a differentiator for successful businesses. According to Murray Voth, an automotive aftermarket coach and consultant with RPM Training, the secret to achieving this lies in understanding the unique expectations of each stakeholder. Delighted customers are very difficult for competitors to take away, He said at this years Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario training event.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 18, 2025

Skipping or chattering wiper blades can impact driver safety by reducing visibility in critical conditions. In this video, we cover what causes wiper chatterlike worn blades, bent arms, or improper useand why recommending premium replacement blades can improve customer satisfaction and reduce comebacks for your shop. This video is sponsored by bproauto.

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autoevolution

MARCH 20, 2025

Plymouth produced close to 49,000 Barracudas in 1970, and unsurprisingly, the 318ci V9 engine paired with an automatic transmission was the number one version. Over 19,000 customers ordered this configuration, significantly more than the 383ci V8 four-barrel engine that made its way to approximately 4,000 cars with a manual transmission. The Barracuda in these photos is significantly rarer. ( continue reading.

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Engineering Car IT 100

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 18, 2025

Skipping or chattering wiper blades can impact driver safety by reducing visibility in critical conditions. In this video, we cover what causes wiper chatterlike worn blades, bent arms, or improper useand why recommending premium replacement blades can improve customer satisfaction and reduce comebacks for your shop. This video is sponsored by bproauto.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2025

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. How will the economy impact customer behaviour in 2025 compared to 2024? What role is technology playing in repair shops these days and how can shops use it effectively?

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Sumitomo Rubber Industries is recalling certain Dunlop GPR-300F tires, size 110/73R17M/C 54H. The tires may have a defect that causes inner liner bulging and looseness at the tire breaker edge. These tires do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic Tires- Other than Passenger Cars.” A defective tire may experience a sudden loss of air pressure.

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autoevolution

MARCH 17, 2025

Five years after filing for bankruptcy, Hertz seems to have fully recovered. The car rental company is constantly renewing its fleet, even selling vehicles purchased no further than last year. This barely driven 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV with only 808 miles on the clock is one of them. The version that Hertz is selling is the Silverado RST - Extended Range Crew Cab.

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BayIQ

MARCH 18, 2025

BayIQ's comprehensive marketing and rewards platform seamlessly integrates with ASA TireMaster , a leading point-of-sale (POS) system for tire and auto repair shops. This blog post will break down the two-way integration, explaining how the two systems work together.

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