Adam Malik

Plews & Edelmann has launched a comprehensive electric power steering repair lineup that replaces costly rack assemblies with targeted, serviceable solutions. The offering includes EPS drive belt kits, torque sensors, motor couplings, and dedicated service tools, delivering more than 50 per cent cost savings while restoring full steering assist. Designed for same‑day repairs using common hand tools, the products expand coverage across millions of domestic and import vehicles and provide a practical alternative where full rack replacement was previously required.

Standard Motor Products has expanded coverage across multiple engine sensor categories to support modern engine technologies such as variable valve timing and turbocharging. Recent additions include MAP, MAF, coolant temperature, battery current and voltage, and engine oil level sensors for millions of domestic and import vehicles. Applications include Ford F‑150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Yukon, Nissan Sentra, and Toyota and Lexus models through the 2025 model year. All sensors are precision‑engineered and extensively tested for accuracy, durability, and reliable performance.

Independent auto repair shops are barely billing for a half-day’s worth of work, a gap that industry coach Murray Voth said reflects systemic operational failures rather than a lack of skilled workers. Shops are billing an average of just 4.2 hours of labour per technician during an eight-hour workday, Voth said at the AIA Canada […]

BendPak now includes a wheel spotting dish kit as standard equipment with all BendPak‑brand two‑post lifts. The accessory helps technicians quickly and accurately position vehicles for lifting, reducing setup time and improving productivity. The bright yellow dish provides clear guidance for front wheel placement and can also be purchased separately for use with most existing two‑post lifts or as a general parking aid. Each kit includes floor anchors for secure installation.

A new analysis warns that Canada’s deadliest crash factors are largely human and become more dangerous when snow, ice and darkness set in. The study by Preszler Injury Lawyers, using Transport Canada’s National Collision Database, found human factors were cited in 65.9 per cent of fatal crashes, far outpacing other causes. It found that common […]

The traditional foundation that has built the relationship between automotive service and repair shops and their parts distributor partners is shaky, according to data results published in the May issue of Jobber News.

As consolidation accelerates across the automotive aftermarket, repair shop owners are being urged to first decide what kind of business they want to build before chasing growth or outside investment.

Citing quality, partner reliability and sourcing issues, shops are pivoting how they do business with their jobbers Automotive service providers across Canada are navigating a period of significant transition, as the traditional reliance on speed and proximity gives way to a pressing need for part reliability and technical accuracy. For years, the “first call” was […]

Strong customer experience in automotive service starts with the culture inside the shop, not with pricing or promotions, according to an industry coach and shop owner.

Ranger has released the RWL175 pneumatic wheel lift to help technicians safely mount heavy wheel and tire assemblies on wheel balancers. Rated for up to 175 pounds, the compact, air‑operated lift supports lug‑centric wheels and reduces strain, damage risk, and installation time. Its sliding platform allows precise alignment, guiding wheels smoothly onto balancer shafts. Designed to fit under or in front of most balancers, the RWL175 improves safety and productivity in modern tire service bays.