The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast
Issues and ideas for Canada's automotive aftermarket professionals and business owners. Hosted by Andrew Ross, publisher and director of content at CHAT Integrated Media. From the people who bring you IndieGarage.ca and JobberNation.ca. Selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 10 Canadian Automotive Podcasts. The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast is presented by Castrol. Visit wakefieldcanada.ca
Episodes
165 episodes
The truth about access to repair information, security, and crime
The aftermarket does enjoy access to much repair information through voluntary agreements, but that is under threat by automaker groups. In this extended podcast, Donny Seyfer, Executive Officer, National Auto...
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35:25
Why this is a critical time for Right to Repair in Canada
Bill C-244, an important "precursor" to Right to Repair legislation, is at a critical stage. Quebec's Right to Repair Bill C-29 is on the books, but not in force. Wins in the making but there's work to do. <...
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21:35
Strong future ahead for Canada's auto parts entrepreneurs
Zakari Krieger, Vice President, Prime CarCare at Fix Network World is part of a four-generation-old aftermarket family. Despite his move into the "corporate" world, he continues to believe strongly i...
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20:49
Stephan Guay on the foundations of Transit's innovative approach
Stephan Guay, president of Transit Inc. talks about the foundations of Transit's innovative approach, where he sees it fitting into Canada's changing aftermarket, and why he believes in giving back matters so much.
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25:54
Rising tide of repair is lifting automotive service sector
The latest J.D. Power 2024 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study reports a rise in key metrics for both aftermarket and dealer service organizations. J.D. Power's ...
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24:13
How to get out of the way and let your team shine, part 2
Murray Voth, rpmtraining.net, and host Andrew Ross discuss the importance of getting a trusted team in place. Part 2 of 2.
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19:29
How to get out of the way and let your team shine, Part 1
Murray Voth, rpmtraining.net, and host Andrew Ross discuss the importance of getting a trusted team in place. Part 1 of 2.
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18:22
Let's get digital! with Doug Brackett
Doug Brackett, the proud owner of Downtown Automotive in Nelson B.C., wants to help you get the most from your digital tools and your shop. Smart tips and advice are on order in this episode. Learn ...
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30:41
YPA's Kari Hann: Setting the stage for the aftermarket leaders of tomorrow
Young Professionals in the Auto care sector Committee chair Kari Hann talks about what the YPA has meant for her career and how it is looking to kickstart efforts to help rising aftermarket professionals build the skills and connections they ne...
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16:29
Are you using all the tools in your toolbox?
Are you using all the tools in your toolbox? Probably not, and no we're not talking about your favourite wrench or scan tool. Murray Voth, RPMTraining.net, offers great advice on what business tools shops ...
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27:59
Canadians are cooling on EVs, but what does it mean for you?
Canadians are considering EVs less and less, but what does that mean for sales, and what does that mean for the aftermarket? J.D. Ney, director of the automotive practice at J.D. Power Canada digs into
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21:06
Bruce Eccles tells all in new book
Bruce Eccles, one of Canada's most respected shop owners, has added author to his accomplishments. His new book "Don't Look Back, Look Ahead: 40 years of business and life's unexpected road" is more than just a management book:"But when I ope...
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22:36
Setting new targets for Ontario's AARO association in 2024
New interim executive director John Cochrane, an industry leader and one of Canada's most involved former shop owners, has taken on the goal of setting a new direction for the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), and putting it i...
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22:23
Lift safety matters: We all want to go home tonight
Bob O'Gorman of the Automotive Lift Insitute and Steffan Shaw, Ontario based Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Certified Lift Inspector with Vertical Syste...
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27:45
Simple steps to happier customers and a better bottom line
Keeping customers' confidence with the right approach will generate the top and bottom line your business needs, and with the integrity you demand for your reputation. Business trainer Murray Voth, RPM Trainin...
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32:01
AIA Canada's Incoming Chair: Ryan Bruno crashes the party!
There's no question that the collision repair sector has become a considerable force within Canada's national aftermarket association. As AIA Canada Chair, Ryan Bruno, CEO of the CSN Collision Centres network hopes to bring some of the learning...
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25:15
Keeping it positive: Beyond the trash talk with Bruce Eccles
On the occasion of Eccles Auto's 40th anniversary, we present three of our most interesting, and most popular, episodes. Congratulations to Eccles Auto on a great milestone and thanks for helping move the industry forward.Bruce Eccles, foun...
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25:50
Stop the trash talk: Bruce Eccles on why it matters
On the occasion of Eccles Auto's 40th anniversary, we present three of our most interesting, and most popular, episodes. Congratulations to Eccles Auto on a great milestone and thanks for helping move the industry forward.Bruce Eccles, foun...
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21:49
The hand off: Behind the success of succession
On the occasion of Eccles Auto's 40th anniversary, we present three of our most interesting, and most popular, episodes. Congratulations to Eccles Auto on a great milestone and thanks for helping move the industry forward.Bruce Eccles' hand...
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28:03
DEI and the Aftermarket: An honest conversation
In many ways Diversity, Equity and Inclusion , DEI, is just a new lable for something aftermarket companies have been doing for years put the best people in place says Shannon Spano, chair of AIA Canada. But DEI initiatives have also spawned op...
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25:58
The new trends driving the automotive service business today
Murray Voth, RPM Training, joins host Andrew Ross to talk about the new trends driving the automotive service business. Full disclosure: Some of these new trends may sound familiar!
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30:54
What's keeping car dealers up at night?
Car dealers may compete for service dollars, but their business is more than that. J.D. Ney, Automotive Practice Lead at JD Power Canada helps us "look over the garden wall" at what car dealers in Canad...
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34:09
David Booth "Motor Mouth" talks car theft, right to repair, and techno geeks
Well known Canadian automotive journalist and personality David Booth, known as "Motor Mouth" across national publications and his Motor Mouth podcast...
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36:31
Falling in love with your business all over again
Love is in the air!! With Valentine's Day around the corner, host Andrew Ross and Murray Voth, RPMTraining.net, talk about falling in love . . . with your business! What can you do to really bring back tha...
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30:32
How does an Average Repair Order of $2600 sound?
Average Repair Order (ARO) is an important metric, but many aftermarket shops have been lagging behind their dealership competition on this measure. Michael Smolders of AutologiQ joins host Andrew Ross to talk about the changing face of custome...
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