Auto Service World Conversations
News, views, features and commentary about the automotive repair and service industry in Canada.
Episodes
158 episodes
Mister Transmission’s Next Chapter, with Barbara Moran-Goodrich
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...
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Episode 134
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25:03
Enhanced Media: CARS Shop of the Year 2025, Platinum Automotive Repair
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...
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Episode 133
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6:52
Navigating Global Disruption, with Bill Hanvey
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...
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Episode 132
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15:43
Resilience, Supply Chain, and Transition with J.F. Champagne
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...
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Episode 131
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14:14
Enhanced Media: 2025 Jobber of the Year winner, Pat’s Auto Supply
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...
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Episode 130
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6:13
ASW Conversations: Strategic growth and building the aftermarket, with Bestbuy’s Nick Brunet
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...
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Episode 129
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21:37
ASW Conversations: From Setback to Comeback: Navigating the Job Market with Resilience, with Jacki Lutz
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...
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Episode 128
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32:28
ASW Conversations: Preparing, Planning and Selling, with Emily Chung
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...
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Episode 127
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28:54
ASW Conversations: How AI is Working Behind the Aftermarket Scenes, with Predii’s Tilak Kasturi
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...
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Episode 126
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18:17
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
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
ASW Conversations: AI and the Aftermarket, with Todd Richardson
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...
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Episode 120
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17:59
ASW Conversations: Branding and Connections, with Susanne Morello
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...
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Episode 119
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18:17
Enhanced Media: Tony Kuczynski, AIA Canada Chair
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.
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Episode 117
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12:46
ASW Conversations: Automaker Insights From the AutoShow 2025
Listen in to four discussions with leaders from top automakers at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow. Host Adam Malik chatted with Said Deep from Ford Motor Company of Canada, Matt Girgis from Volvo Canada, Mike Szymkiewicz and Lou Ann Go...
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Episode 118
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40:07
ASW Conversations: Climbing Mt. Aftermarket Everest, with Pacer Dynamics
The leadership team of Pacer Dynamics — Eddie Tso, Joshua Lin, and Albert Liu — discuss their journey into the automotive aftermarket, one that may not be typical. The trio shares how their diverse backgrounds and friendships led them to form t...
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Episode 116
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17:33
Logistics Lowdown Cross-post: Empowering the Next Generation — Careers, AI, and Sustainability in Supply Chain Management with David Johnson
This is a cross-post from the Logistics Lowdown podcast, presented by Turnkey Media LLC.David Johnston, George Weston Ltd. research chair and centre director in Sustainable Supply Chains at the Schulich School of Business at...
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Episode 115
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29:23
ASW Conversations: Industry Innovation and Expanding Relationships, with Johanna Smith
The passion for the automotive aftermarket runs deep for many professionals in this industry and Johanna Smith is no exception. She’s the new director of sales and marketing at Associated Equipment and will be working closely with the Canadian ...
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Episode 115
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13:38
ASW Conversations: Pricing Amid Tariffs, with Kumar Saha
Leading industry expert and Jobber News columnist Kumar Saha joined Auto Service World Conversations to discuss the latest implications of the trade standoff between Canada and the United States. A 25% tariff has been announced for Canadian goo...
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Episode 114
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21:00
ASW Conversations: Navigating the Canadian Automotive Landscape, with Todd Campau
Todd Campau, associate director of the aftermarket at S&P Global Mobility, explores the unique dynamics of the Canadian automotive market, with a focus on electric vehicle adoption, market trends and the impact of the economy on the afterma...
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Episode 113
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