Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 6, 2024

From Parts Counter to Management One of the most straightforward paths to career advancement is moving into management within the auto parts sector. After gaining experience in roles such as Parts Counter Person or Shipper Receiver, you can work toward becoming an Assistant Parts Manager and eventually a Parts Manager.

Insurance

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“Our research shows fuel retailers across the United States are already making a success of EV charging by fully integrating it into their business,” said Om Shankar, Vice President & General Manager of Konect, explained. “By ” Shankar also acknowledged that the transition can seem overwhelming.

Retail

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The leadership skills needed to guide a team effectively are cultivated over time, often through experience in managing roles. Entry-level roles like Collision Estimator or Body Shop Manager are natural stepping stones toward shop ownership.

Auto Body Shop

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This skill is critical when working with customers and industry professionals, such as collision repair managers or insurance adjustors, who rely on your expertise to guide repair decisions. Developing this skill also opens doors to advanced roles, such as insurance adjustor, fleet rental specialist, or body shop manager.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 8, 2025

Parts Management : Learning parts sourcing, categorization, and inventory procedures. Computerized Parts Management : Gaining experience with computerized systems for parts management. In addition to technical know-how, soft skills like communication and active listening amplify the impact of your product knowledge.

Technical

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A third of aftermarket automotive service professionals still rely on manual processes to manage spare parts, limiting their ability to meet customer demands and optimize supply chains effectively, a recent report found.

Management

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 23, 2025

20% of product or service managers are investigating new ways to counter the technician shortage. When pushed, 80% of managers confess they are not competent in recruiting and, worse yet, are poor at implementing effective training and/or mentoring protocols. Currently, 80% percent of service managers confess to being unskilled in HR.

Management

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 15, 2025

This thermal management capability makes it a critical component in the evolving world of EVs. Energy Efficiency: Proper thermal management through PCM allows batteries to operate at peak efficiency, maximizing the vehicles range and performance. What Is Phase Change Material (PCM)?

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As an auto parts professional, you’ll frequently handle inventory management, order processing, and customer inquiries. Whether tracking inventory, managing orders, or logging customer requests, consistent formats ensure information is easy to understand and retrieve.

Management

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Managing employees, staying updated with the latest automotive technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction and handling administrative duties can quickly become overwhelming. From CRM (customer relationship management) software to inventory management systems, there are numerous tools available to streamline your operations.

Auto Repair Shop

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The survey, which included responses from over 1,700 hiring managers at small (20-99 employees) and midsize (100-999 employees) companies, provides insights to help SMBs navigate the complex hiring landscape. About 40 per cent of hiring managers expressed concern over losing top candidates to competitors due to slow hiring processes.

Management

Auto Service World

MARCH 11, 2025

New research from Qualtrics, an experience management company, highlighted the critical connection between customer experience, loyalty and spending. With global sales losses from bad customer experiences now soaring to $3.8 trillion a $119 billion jump from last year businesses face higher stakes than ever in meeting consumer expectations.

Customer Service

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 7, 2025

Dispatchers play a critical role in transportation and logistics operations, coordinating schedules, managing communication, and solving problems to keep the wheels of the industry turning. Exceptional Organizational Abilities Coordinating schedules, managing routes, and handling unforeseen changes require top-notch organizational skills.

Transportation

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Diverse Career Opportunities After Auto Mechanic School The automotive industry isn’t limited to just being a mechanic; it spans many specializations, including service advising, collision repair, parts management, and vehicle inspection. Additional certifications and continuous education help you build a strong career trajectory.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Overseeing schedules, coordinating deliveries, and managing driver compliance all require a keen eye for accuracy. Attention to detail is essential in auto careers like dispatching, where inventory management plays a crucial role in logistics efficiency. Even small mistakes can lead to delays, unhappy clients, and increased costs.

Software

Auto Service World

JUNE 17, 2025

The tools sparking progress Strategic BI tools identify patterns in customer behaviours, service trends, market volatility and inventory management to enhance visibility across the business. Inventory forecasting and pricing management Inventory management optimization is a vital application.

Automotive Services

Auto Service World

JANUARY 8, 2025

The performance of the aftermarket sectors in generating employment was remarkable in 2024, said Andrew King, DesRosiers managing partner. Despite this growth, the numbers remain below pre-pandemic levels. Parts and accessories stores, and repair facilities both hit all-time records, generating jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

Consulting

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 9, 2025

Proper management of cell balance is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and longevity. Role of the Battery Management System (BMS) Balancing is typically managed by the Battery Management System (BMS). These issues reduce the battery packs overall efficiency, lifespan, and safety.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. “Until 2027, the Canadian used vehicle market will contend with a constrained supply of younger used vehicles, impacting the average age of vehicles changing hands and setting a pricing floor for younger used product,” said Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers, attributed this pullback to a combination of high vehicle prices and rising interest rates. Combined, luxury segments experienced an 8.5 per cent decline in Q3 and a 2.4 per cent decrease year-to-date. Only compact and intermediate luxury SUVs showed modest growth, up 2.6 per cent and 1.7

Consulting

Auto Service World

JANUARY 21, 2025

4 ranks fourth, standing out with zero recorded winter accidents and a more manageable 35 per cent range loss. Despite recording only three winter accidents, its large 95 kWh battery experiences notable energy drain in cold climates, impacting its reliability. The Volkswagen ID.4

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

JULY 9, 2025

There are plenty of critical challenges and opportunities facing independent auto repair shops in an era of rapid technological change, explained Donovan Ringo, senior manager of emerging technologies at NAPA.

Auto Repair Shop

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 9, 2025

21-23, 2025 San Diego, CA Popular Topics Fleet in Flux: Costs, Tariffs & Regulations Reshape 2025 Fleet in Focus: Mikhaila Baldwin Inaugural Survey Highlights Fleet Managers’ Top Challenges & Priorities Where Is Fleet Growing? Search Search Telematics Safety Resources More Topics Oct. We asked: 1.

Management

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This eliminates the need for storage space, reduces upfront costs, and makes it easier to manage your business from virtually anywhere. This knowledge of inventory management, parts compatibility, and customer service will set you apart from competitors who may lack this expertise.

Automotive

Auto Service World

MAY 8, 2025

Mental clarity improves business decisions A ship owners day is filled with problem-solving, managing employees, handling customers and making financial decisions. By focusing on holistic health nourishing your body, managing stress, and maintaining mental clarity you create a sustainable business and a healthier life. Plus, its fun.

Management

AutoSuccess

MAY 25, 2025

As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand without overstocking models that might sit unsold for months.

Management

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 21, 2025

As governments and companies prioritize reducing their carbon footprint, dispatch professionals must adapt to manage eco-friendly fleets and support green initiatives. From drones managing last-mile deliveries to self-driving trucks handling long-haul routes, these innovative technologies streamline operations and redefine efficiency.

Transportation

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Inventory Management and Safety Compliance Apps Keeping your shop organized and compliant with safety regulations is easier with the help of digital management tools. Our automotive training program incorporates Virtual Reality training to ensure student safety.

Mechanic

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Indicators point towards some minor softness in the automotive aftermarket in Canada this year,” said Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers, “though Canadians are continuing to rely heavily on their vehicles and continuing to invest in their upkeep and operation.” But numbers dropped in the first half of 2024.

Consulting

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Effective inventory risk management is key for a dealership’s success in today’s digitally driven automotive world. The survey, conducted in late summer, reveals a disconnect between dealers’ current inventory risk management strategies and the potential benefits of advanced technological tools.

Retail

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This flexibility results in improved energy management and reduced power consumption. That’s why an efficient battery thermal management system is essential. By managing battery temperature this extends range, helps improve charging, and boosts overall efficiency of electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Eddie shares his journey from senior management roles in technology and consulting to leading an automotive manufacturing company, and discusses what being part of the Young Professionals in the Auto Care (YPA) Community means to him. My journey into the auto care industry was shaped by both professional ambition and personal passion.

Technical

Auto Service World

JULY 11, 2025

These emerging opportunities include areas like high-voltage, batteries, and thermal management services. “We’re We’re seeing new revenue streams like high-voltage systems, battery diagnosis, battery refurbishment, and also thermal management repairs,” Zhuang said, including heat pumps.

Electric Vehicles

Tire Review Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

This collaboration combines two platforms to meet customer demand for a fleet management solution that integrates digital tire management into existing systems. Fleet managers and drivers receive real-time alerts about tire pressure, leaks, or temperature issues in their Samsara dashboard, allowing for immediate action.

Management

Auto Service World

MARCH 26, 2025

Despite 87 per cent of surveyed executives claiming to have clear AI governance frameworks, fewer than 25 per cent have fully implemented and continuously review tools to manage risks like bias, transparency, and security, revealing a critical gap in operational oversight.

Retail

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Cloud shop management system Tekmetric and customer relationship management Shopgenie announced the two companies have merged. and Canada, merging operations management with advanced customer service tools to drive business growth and improve customer experience.

Management

AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Lastly, the discussion shifts to managing critical transitions, like switching dealer management systems (DMS). “The reality of data disruptions is it is not a matter of if, but when, but you just don’t know what technology will be disrupted and for how long,” he says.

Insurance