Anne Bourgoin, Auto mechanics news, Headline, Mechanic, Mechanic industry
INFLATION IMPACTS AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE
By Anne Bourgoin According to J.D. Power’s 2023 study, Canada Customer Service Index-Long-Term, the automotive maintenance and repair market in Canada is in decline. It reached a pre-pandemic level of $9.1 billion this year, against $10.9 billion in 2022. The study also reveals that customers using workshop services for vehicles 4 to 12-years old… Read More
Auto mechanics news, Body shop news, Bodywork, Headline, Mechanic, News
DRIVER ASSISTANCE DEMYSTIFIED (part 1): STATIC OR DYNAMIC CALIBRATION
(Article taken from L’Automobile magazine, June 2023) By Raynald Bouchard Driver assistance systems have been attracting manufacturers’ interest for several years now. Welcome to the world of ADAS! When a new vehicle is delivered to a customer, they are given instructions on how to operate the radio, GPS, seat adjustments, Bluetooth cellphone connection and fuel… Read More
Auto mechanics news, Body shop news, Bodywork industry, Headline, Innovation industry, Innovation news, Mechanic, Mechanic industry, News
FIGHT AGAINST PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE AND THE RIGHT TO REPAIR: QUÉBEC IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) was invited on September 12th by the members of the Committee on Labour and the Economy to testify in connection with the study of Bill 29. On this occasion, its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jean-François Champagne and the President of the Québec Division of AIA Canada,… Read More
Auto mechanics news, Éric Descarries, Mechanic
WILL THE DECLINE IN WHOLESALE SALES BENEFIT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS MARKET?
By Éric Descarries According to a new report issued by Statistics Canada, wholesale trade sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products and other hydrocarbons, as well as oilseeds and cereals) fell by 2.8% to 80.5 billion in June. The motor vehicles, parts and accessories subsector fell by 3.1% to $13.2 billion, while the motor vehicles group alone… Read More
Éric Descarries, Headline, Innovation news, Mechanic
LATEST NEWS FOR TIRE COAT MACHINES
By Éric Descarries Coats, the tire mounting and dismounting machine manufacturer, has just announced that its basic Maxx product is now available in four models: Max 90, 80, 70 and now 50. Each model is superior to its predecessor, including tools and features that make tire changing faster, easier and safer for the technician. Each… Read More
Headline, Mechanic
TotalEnergies Canada is launching a new engine oil to meet the dexosD™ standard!
In Canada, TotalEnergies announces the official launch of its new high performance engine oil for GM vehicles with the dexosD™ standard: Quartz Ineo Xtra FDE 0W-20! This product is specially designed for the latest generation of engines found in high-end models from GM and Mercedes-Benz brands. With its Xtra Fuel Economy and Low SAPS technology, the… Read More