
Auto Service World Conversations
News, views, features and commentary about the automotive repair and service industry in Canada.
Podcasting since 2020 • 147 episodes
Auto Service World Conversations
Latest Episodes
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

ASW Conversations: The Future of Automotive Training, with J.F. Champagne
J.F. Champagne, president and CEO of AIA Canada, outlines the pressing challenges facing automotive service technician training. He emphasizes the need to modernize education to keep pace with rapidly evolving vehicle technologies. With increas...
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Episode 122
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22:07

ASW Conversations: Uncertainty, Resilience and Innovation, with Lordco Auto Parts
Lordco executives Samatha and Ian Coates discuss the current automotive parts industry landscape, highlighted by economic uncertainty and a softer retail market during their company's 35 Annual Tradeshow. Despite challenges, they remain optimis...
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Episode 121
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15:43
