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...
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...
The aftermarket industry sector breakouts from Automotive Industries Association of Canada's COVID-19 business survey, conducted April 20-May 8, 2020 and updated May 20, 2020, reveal a much more positive picture for the supply chain and mechanical repair sector than...
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...
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...
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...
Lordco Auto Parts has partnered with Meals For Truckers to sponsor food and facility services for truck drivers across British Columbia. Lordco Auto Parts has announced its support of the BC Truckers Association’s Meals For Truckers program with the sponsorship of...
To ease financial hardship on businesses and to keep employees connected with their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, British Columbia's government has extended the temporary layoff period to 16 weeks for COVID-19 related reasons. Previously under the Employment...
As much as there has been a strong focus on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before and after service to safegaurd employees and customers due to the coronovirus, the idling of vehicles has the potential to create a happy homes for rodents and other critters. We...