Auto Service World Conversations
News, views, features and commentary about the automotive repair and service industry in Canada.
Auto Service World Conversations
Latest Episodes
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...
Emily Chung’s First 100 Days With AIA Canada
Auto Service World Conversations sits down with Emily Chung, the new president and CEO of AIA Canada, to reflect on her first 100 days in the role. Emily shares how her background as a technician, service advisor and shop owner shapes her leade...
Enhanced Media: Jason Herle, AIA Canada Incoming Chair
Welcome to the enhanced media segment for the March issue of Jobber News. We’re featuring AIA Canada incoming chair Jason Herle with more of our discussion that couldn’t fit in the pages of the feature. Jason talks about how he learned from his...
Empowering Change in the Automotive Aftermarket, with Kim Cottle
Kim Cottle, president and CEO of Associated Equipment, a manufacturer of battery chargers, shares her journey from joining her family’s business to becoming its leader, highlighting her passion for U.S.-based manufacturing and product innovatio...
Ontario’s Tire Chaos, with OTDA’s Adam Moffat
Ontario is facing a mounting tire crisis after regulatory changes lowered recycling targets from 85% to 65%, leaving millions of tires stranded across the province. Adam Moffatt, executive director of the Ontario Tire Dealers Association, about...