Curbside Chat

For the auto care sector to survive and thrive, we need the right to repair—Canada is too geographically diverse to rely on automakers alone to service our vehicles. Quebec is taking a step in the right direction with Bill 29, but what exactly does this bill—or the absence of it—mean for the auto care industry? And how does the Federal bill, C-244 compare, and what does it mean for Canadian consumers? This episode of Curbside Chat, brought to you by AIA Canada, dives into the right to repair, as well as other critical industry issues, such as modernizing operations, up-skilling, and employee recruitment. Join host Lorraine Sommerfeld, Alana Baker, Vice President of Government Relations and Research at AIA Canada, and Emily Chung, owner and licensed automotive technician at Auto Niche, for the latest episode of Curbside Chat.

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld for an in-depth conversation about current challenges Canada’s collision sector is facing, such as repair times, supply chain management, and of course, the emergence and impact of electric vehicles on collision repair shops. On this episode of Curbside Chat, we have Ryan Bruno, President and CEO at CSN Collision Centres, and Rocco Neglia, President and CEO of Dumfries Mutual Insurance Company, to provide insight into the current state of the Canadian collision sector, and to learn what can be done today to make a successful tomorrow.

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

AIA Canada Chairman, Jason Yurchak welcomes Saifullah Sanaye, Professor of Automotive Technology at St. Lawrence College, and discuss the current environment in automotive training and on the future of the auto care industry. 

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Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

AIA Canada Chairman, Jason Yurchak welcomes Patrick Verriet, Key Account Manager at MANN + HUMMEL, discuss Young Professionals in the Aftermarket (YPA) and developing next generation leaders in the auto care sector.

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Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

Podcast guest: John Washbish, President & CEO – Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

On this episode, Bob and John discuss what’s going on in the global world when it comes to consolidation at a supplier level. They'll also address how consolidation is affecting the quality of the parts that are being supplied in the aftermarket in respect to the good-better-best approach to pricing.

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

Podcast guest: Jasna Smiljcic, Canadian Country Sales Director – Gates Corporation

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!

Podcast guest: Élisabeth Lambert, Vice-President and General Manager – Pièces d'Auto Joliette

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Podcast guest: Mike Kealey, Executive Vice President – Commercial, Dorman Products

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Podcast guest: Mauro Cifelli, President and CEO, Groupe Del Vasto

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Podcast guest: Samantha Coates, Vice President of Operations, Lordco Auto Parts

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld, host of the Curbside Chat vodcast series, giving sector professionals a forum to talk about the issues important to the Canadian auto care industry with the people who make things happen!