Right to Repair: What’s the future of the automotive aftermarket? Zainal Abidin, 30/01/2026 2:09 Stellantis halts construction of Ontario electric vehicle battery plant Wally Dingman hates having to turn away customers. It’s what’s kept him in the auto repair business for 40 years. Like the 371,000 Canadians working in the aftermarket industry, Dingman is more than qualified to repair a vehicle. Yet, in… Continue Reading
Technology Drives Auto Repair Shop Transformation Zainal Abidin, 29/01/2026 Technology changes in and outside the automotive service repair shop are keeping customers on the road and business operations flowing. In uncertain times, ensuring “business as usual” is much easier said than done – but with rising costs impacting all industries, “business as usual” is now a necessity. For automotive… Continue Reading
Question 4 pits automakers against local car repair shops Zainal Abidin, 27/01/2026 The way Dan Brooks sees it, small auto repair shops in Maine will struggle to fix new cars in the future — particularly as the push toward electric vehicles accelerates. That’s why he’s supporting Question 4 on the Nov. 7 ballot, the so-called “right to repair” initiative that would require… Continue Reading
AIA Canada: Collision repair sector is losing talent to other sectors Zainal Abidin, 24/01/2026 The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) released a new labor market research report that sheds light on the collision repair talent shortage. Its study found that as 65% of mechanical and collision shop owners experienced an increase in technician turnover last year, nearly half of the technicians who… Continue Reading
New platform by Ontario woman looks to help those feeling overcharged by mechanics Zainal Abidin, 11/01/2026 Finding a trustworthy mechanic that won’t oversell or overcharge you can be a challenge for anyone, but a Waterloo, Ont., woman has launched a new service designed to help women with the challenge. AutoCate is a new platform which has been launched by University of Waterloo graduate and former auto… Continue Reading
What Car Mechanics Never, Ever Do To Their Own Cars Zainal Abidin, 05/01/2026 Your car can be one of the most expensive and important investments you’ll ever make, but many of us don’t give our vehicles the kind of maintenance attention they need. Mechanics and technicians would know: As the doctors of cars, they see it all. “My job is to give you… Continue Reading
Auto Insurance Costs Climb Due to EVs, ADAS, and Advanced Materials Zainal Abidin, 21/12/2025 Join us… Headlines are screaming about auto insurance increases this year. For example, CNBC reports that auto insurance costs rise by 26% on average in 2024. While inflation is playing a major role, there are many other factors at work that are causing increases in costs on the auto insurance… Continue Reading
Firefighter injured while battling massive fire at Queens auto repair shop Zainal Abidin, 15/12/2025 WOODSIDE, Queens (WABC) — One firefighter was injured while battling a massive fire at a Queens auto repair shop that authorities say is being looked at as “potentially suspicious.” Officials say flames broke out just after 10:30 pm Wednesday at MS Auto Repairs. Battalion Chief Dennis Crichton said fire crews… Continue Reading
Car repair shop chain steers path towards £400m auction | BusinessNews Zainal Abidin, 09/12/2025 One of Britain’s biggest chains of car repair shops is gearing up for a sale that could value it at around £400m. Sky News has learned that Steer Automotive Group has appointed City advisers to sound out prospective buyers. Sources said on Friday that a formal process was not yet… Continue Reading
Waterloo auto repair shops prepare for gas vehicles to be phased out Zainal Abidin, 03/12/2025 It may be more than a decade away, but Canada’s automotive industry is preparing for the federal government’s move to phase out the sale of gas vehicles. With more electric models set to hit the streets, auto repair shops in Waterloo, Ont. are trying to stay ahead of the curve…. Continue Reading