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The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show. Run extended!

The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show. Run extended!

Announcing The Great Canadian Aftermarket Trade Show. A Virtual Event. This innovative combination of conference and exhibit components is designed to jump start and connect Canada's automotive aftermarket. From the publishers of Indie Garage and Jobber Nation....

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Check out the latest Jobber Nation print edition

Check out the latest Jobber Nation print edition

The latest Jobber Nation print edition is on its way to automotive aftermarket distribution professionals across Canada, but you can check out the digital edition flipbook here. The issue is packed with great information focused on the many changes going on today,...

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Collision Repair Sector bolsters rebounding confidence

Collision Repair Sector bolsters rebounding confidence

The sector analysis of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada‘s most recent COVID-19 business impact survey reveals a growing positive outlook among aftermarket businesses in Canada, but perhaps surprisingly this is bolstered strongly by the significant...

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Canadian aftermarket business confidence continues to rebound

Canadian aftermarket business confidence continues to rebound

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada released the results of its second round of COVID-19 Business Impact survey, showing improving optimism and business performance, but with some lingering concerns. Compared to survey #1 results, confidence levels for...

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Marketing a better brake

Marketing a better brake

Time was, selling product lines like brakes was a fairly straightforward operation. Most consumers patronizing aftermarket shops owned older, out-of-warranty cars, or were looking for a less expensive alternative to dealerships, who, it was assumed, could be counted...

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“You need to dream about being successful.”–John Maslack

“You need to dream about being successful.”–John Maslack

Owner and founder of Maslack Supply, John Maslack, had one vision for his life’s passion; to take the customer experience to a higher level. He believed that the customer should be the most important element of any business. It is with that vision and determination...

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U.S. road fatality rates rise, even as totals drop

U.S. road fatality rates rise, even as totals drop

Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council show that as Americans began driving less and covering fewer miles, the emptier roads became more lethal. This appears to be consistent with information from Canada's collision repair industry that the...

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Aftermarket e-commerce up 42% since March

Aftermarket e-commerce up 42% since March

Parts and accessories e-commerce is up 42% since the first week of March 2020, according to Hedges & Company data. Hedges & Company, a digital marketing agency serving the automotive aftermarket, OEM parts and powersports industries, is tracking weekly...

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