
Auto Service World Conversations
News, views, features and commentary about the automotive repair and service industry in Canada.
Podcasting since 2020 • 149 episodes
Auto Service World Conversations
Latest Episodes
ASW Conversations: A Vision for the Aftermarket’s Future, with UAP’s Alain Primeau
Alain Primeau, executive vice president of UAP, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of the automotive aftermarket. He explores how technology, consumer behaviour and market dynamics are reshaping the sector. Primeau highlights the shi...
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Episode 125
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20:26

ASW Conversations: How Critical Lead Acid Batteries Are, with Enersys’ Bryce Gregory
Bryce Gregory, director of strategic product technology at Enersys, which goes to market as Odyssey, explores the critical role of AGM lead-acid batteries in the evolving electric vehicle landscape. Despite the rise of lithium-ion technologies,...
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Episode 125
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22:58

ASW Conversations: A Roadmap For Our Aftermarket Future, with NAPA’s Donovan Ringo
Donovan Ringo, senior manager of emerging technologies at NAPA, explores the transformative technologies reshaping the automotive industry, particularly for repair shops. With ADAS, EVs and autonomous driving at various stages of sophistication...
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Episode 124
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16:51

ASW Conversations: Positioning Your Shop for Sale, with Tekmetric’s Sunil Patel
With many auto repair shop owners looking to soon exit their business, Sunil Patel, founder of Tekmetric, explains what’s important to potential buyers, from an internal one, to the shop down the street to a private equity firm. Patel outlines ...
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Episode 124
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15:53

ASW Conversations: Global Uncertainty and Resilience, with Bill Hanvey
President and CEO of the Auto Care Association Bill Hanvey provides insights into the industry's current landscape. Discussing challenges like global trade uncertainties and tariffs, Hanvey emphasizes the association's role in supporting member...
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Episode 123
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22:59
