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...

We rounded up highlights following conversations with representatives from Volvo, Ford and Stellantis from the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. During Media Day, Matt Girgis from Volvo Canada explores about the importance of gov...

Meagan Moody, founder of The Moody Blueprint, shares her unique journey from a career in her family’s aftermarket business to launching her own strategic consulting firm. She discusses what exactly fractional leadership is, its evolution and be...

Isaac Bunick, founder of Motormia, explains how artificial intelligence is transforming the parts-buying experience among car enthusiasts. Originating from moments in the garage with his daughter, Isaac shares how Motormia harnesses AI and real...

Rob Blitzstein joins us to talk about his new venture, True North Consulting. He comes from a storied family aftermarket business and was a leader at Parts Authority but is now launching his own consulting venture aimed at the Canadian automoti...

Emily Holby, vice president of government relations at AIA Canada, joins us to talk about the evolving landscape of right to repair in Canada. Holby shares insights on the progress and ongoing challenges in federal and provincial legislation, h...

Barbara Moran-Goodrich, president and CEO of Moran Family of Brands, joins this episode to talk about Moran’s acquisition of Mister Transmission. Barbara shares her personal journey into the automotive aftermarket and franchising world, the fam...

Tune into the Enhanced Media portion of the December 2025 issue of CARS magazine to hear more from Sal Medici, owner of Platinum Automotive Repair in Niagara Falls, winner of the 2025 Shop of the Year Award, Sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. This mo...

Bill Hanvey, president of the Auto Care Association, joins Auto Service World Conversations to explore the latest happenings in the aftermarket and nail down the challenges and opportunities. He discusses how the industry is adapting to politic...

At AAPEX 2025, J.F. Champagne, president of AIA Canada, joins Auto Service World Conversations, as he reflects on a decade of industry transformation. The discussion explores the impact of global uncertainty, shifting supply chains, and changin...

Tune into the Enhanced Media portion of the November 2025 issue of Jobber News to hear more from Kenton Swizter, Kyle van Polen and Chris Funk from Pat’s Auto Supply, the 2025 winner of the Jobber of the Year Award. This is bonus content we cou...

It’s been a year of growth and innovation for Bestbuy Distributor and president Nick Brunet joins this episode to talk about the journey. He discusses overcoming industry challenges like tariffs, expanding its shareholder base across the countr...

What’s it like to get laid off and go through the job-hunting process? Many have been down that road and many will again. But how you position yourself in the world, online and offline, will go along way to making that journey easier. Jacki Lut...

In this episode, Emily Chung shares her firsthand experience selling her auto repair shop, AutoNiche in Markham, Ont. She discusses the importance of thinking early about succession planning, preparing clear financial statements and documenting...

Artificial intelligence has been making noise for years now. And as it rapidly grows, the automotive aftermarket has been figuring out where it fits in. Tilak Kasturi, co-founder and CEO of Predii, which supports shop software and jobber busine...

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...

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,...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

The benefits of artificial intelligence in the automotive aftermarket are seemingly boundless. But as Todd Richardson, CEO and president of In Motion Brands and Atrium Solutions Inc., explains, there is only so far you will want to take it in y...

Suzanne Morello, senior VP of marketing at Mevotech in Toronto, draws on 30 years of marketing experience to gauge how the aftermarket is evolving in the area. Tune in to also hear Morello share her journey into the aftermarket, discussing digi...

Hear more from this year's chair for AIA Canada. Learn more about his background in the auto care sector, what drives his passion for the industry, why he views this as a great opportunity and more.