Auto Service World Conversations
News, views, features and commentary about the automotive repair and service industry in Canada.
Auto Service World Conversations
Latest Episodes
Shake ‘n Bake: Lessons in Trade Show Engagement with David Babcock
Will Ferrell impersonator David Babcock may show up as Ron Burgundy, Ricky Bobby, or Buddy the Elf, but his real work is on the trade show floor. In this episode of Auto Service World Conversations, he walks through how entertainment and curios...
Being Creative, Creating Solutions and Collaboration, with Derek Suen
Aftermarket expert Derek Suen joins this episode to talk about the evolution of innovation in the automotive aftermarket. He highlights the shift from fixing failures to predicting them, with technician feedback at the heart of new solutions. D...
What Young Aftermarket Leaders Need Most From Executives, with Elisse Richardson
Young aftermarket leaders want clearer paths, more trust and better communication from today’s executives. Elisse Richardson, district sales manager at Driv and chair of Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX), a leadership council made up of young ind...
Pressing Issues in the Eyes of Automakers
We have our full conversations with representatives from Volvo, Ford and Stellantis to share in this episode. We asked Matt Girgis from Volvo Canada about the impact of rebates, Chinese EVs and more, Said Deep talks about consumer choice and Fo...
Navigating Shifting Consumer Demand, with Lordco Auto Parts
At its annual trade show in Vancouver, Samantha and Ian Coates discuss how Lordco Auto Parts is navigating a shifting aftermarket shaped by economic pressure, changing consumer behaviour and rapid technology adoption. They reflect on a year tha...