Auto Service World Conversations

Lordco is marking 50 years in 2024 and the celebrations were highlighted at its annual trade show in Vancouver in April. Host Adam Malik speaks with Sarah Durant, VP of Marketing, Candace Gottschalk, VP of HR, and Marlyn Coates, president, about this year’s show and what 50 years means to them.

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Jobber News editor Adam Malik sits down with Ryan Bruno to talk about his role as chair of AIA Canada. His one-year term will officially begin in April following the association’s AGM. You can read the interview in the March issue of Jobber News and hear more of his thoughts in this special enhanced media segment.

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Host Adam Malik talks to Matt Girgis from Volvo about its plans for electrification and more at the Canadian International AutoShow.

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Host Adam Malik speaks to representatives from Ford, Stellantis, Chevrolet, and Volvo about the importance of educating consumers in the transition to electric vehicles.

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Host Adam Malik chats with Kumar Saha, U.S. vice president and Canadian managing director of global automotive data firm Eucon, about the Vast-Auto and O’Reilly Automotive deal, what it means for the Canadian aftermarket today and the industry going forward.

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Listen in as Darryl Croft, president of the Electric Vehicle Network and co-owner and vice president of OK Tire (Etobicoke), and Mavrene Brooks, EV consultant at the Electric Vehicle Network, talk about why the network started, how they help consumers get more comfortable with EVs, how they help answer questions from skeptical customers and the first steps aftermarket shops should take to prepare for servicing EVs.

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Hear more expertise from Mike Howard, manager of garage operations at Art Turney’s Garage, the winner of the 2023 Shop of the Year. He touches on challenges around training, the importance of a clean shop and advice for his shop peers.

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Bill Hanvey joins Adam Malik for their annual chat at AAPEX on the state of the auto care sector, plus major movement on right to repair

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Here’s more from this year’s Jobber of the Year Winner, Chieftain Auto Parts and its co-owners, the brother and sister team of Trevor Heizne and Jayne Kelly. They discuss the importance of inventory, having good relationships with suppliers and future opportunities. Read more in the November issue of Jobber News and find the expanded feature on autoserviceworld.com

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Host Peter Bulmer and Kevin Fitzpatrick of Opus IVS discuss future concerns facing the EV industry, including the cost of repairs, ease of access to parts, and keeping up with technological innovations. 

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