Tag: automotive repair costs

Right to Repair: What’s the future of the automotive aftermarket?Right to Repair: What’s the future of the automotive aftermarket?

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023| 2:06 am

2:09 Stellantis halts construction of Ontario electric vehicle battery plant Wally Dingman hates having to turn away customers. It’s what’s kept him in the auto repair business for 40 years. Like the 371,000 Canadians working in the aftermarket industry, Dingman is more than qualified to repair a vehicle. Yet, in the modern age of repair, just knowing how to do it is not enough. “Every day it’s getting more difficult to carry out repairs,” Dingman said. “Our scan tools and our repair software have limited access to information because it’s being held by the manufacturers.” Dingman owns Caughill Automotive in… [...]

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Massive fire destroys popular auto repair shop in MeafordMassive fire destroys popular auto repair shop in Meaford

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023| 12:58 am

Article content A large fire destroyed a decades-old family-run auto repair shop and disrupted the flow of water in Meaford Thursday night. Article content Black smoke from the blaze at Johnny B’s Automotive and Car Care was seen as far away as Owen Sound and The Blue Mountains as neighbors reported hearing explosions and being overwhelmed by fumes and heat. No injuries were reported as of Friday morning. The municipality issued a news release early Friday morning asking residents connected to the municipal water system to avoid drinking the water and to limit consumption as much as possible. The municipality… [...]

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Automotive repairs: Taking the stress out of dealing with a mechanicAutomotive repairs: Taking the stress out of dealing with a mechanic

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023| 12:34 am

Dealing with an auto service repair facility doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. At its core, this is a customer service industry, you are the client, and the goal for the provider should be to address your needs while offering you as pleasant of an experience as possible. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, it doesn’t always play out like that. Car repair — maintenance also falls under that heading — is a big business, estimated to be an industry of more than $10 billion in Canada last year alone, so there’s a very real risk of paying [...]

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Why Upgrading Your Tires Is So Important for a CarWhy Upgrading Your Tires Is So Important for a Car

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023| 10:51 am

If you own a vehicle and want to start investing in modifications, your tires are an important part. Here’s why you should upgrade your tires for your car. Improving certain parts of your car could significantly impact your vehicle. For example, you could switch out your engine or upgrade your suspension for more power and control. However, one of the the best upgrades for a car are the tires—here’s why. Improving Vehicle Controls A good set of specialty tires can help you drive on uneven terrain. For example, off-road tires help those who want to drive off the beaten [...]

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