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Rui Silvestre has been a technician for a long time. But things change. Due to circumstances beyond his control, his home at Master Mechanic High Park had to close down. Silvestre knew he wanted to open up his own shop — and he finally did on August 1. Join us for a conversation about how he got there, moving from tech to owner, and what it’s like to have the support of the community.
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Host Adam Malik is joined by Kari Hann. By day, she’s the marketing and digital communications manager at Specialty Sales & Marketing, but Kari is also the chair of the Young Professionals in the Auto Care Sector (YPA). They talk about the importance of the YPA, what its goals are, why young professionals should join, why employers should encourage their under-45 staff to join, what her goals are as chair, and more.
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Virushin Vepulan from eBay Motors joins host Peter Bulmer to discuss his lifelong passion for cars. He began tinkering with vehicles alongside his father from a young age, modifying them on a budget. He reflects on the importance of basic maintenance ahead of flashy upgrades and how online marketplaces like eBay have helped keep older vehicles running. While things have changed, Virushin explains how much has remained the same for car lovers.
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If you’re trying to repair a Mercedes-Benz vehicle in the aftermarket, chances are you’re out of luck. Michael Waddle, a technician in his father Scott’s shop, Precision Auto Service in Langley, B.C., is fed up with being roadblocked by the automaker when attempting to repair their vehicles. He’s gone straight to Mercedes-Benz and feels their solutions are unfair to their aftermarket. Michael and Scott talk about what the industry is up against.
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From Worldpac STX in Nashville, two Canadian shop owners talk about why they made the trip, why training is so important for them, the challenges they’re facing in their shop today and more.
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Master Mechanic High Park is no more. With the landowner having decided to turn the space into condos, owner Josie Candito has now closed her doors, ending her 25-year run in west Toronto. She speaks with host Adam Malik about her memories, why she’s proud of the work she did, pushed for greater respect for technicians and gave advice to her fellow industry professionals.
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What does a semi-retired shop owner do when coming upon a milestone? They write a book. With Eccles Auto Service reaching 40 years in business, Bruce Eccles decided to reflect on his time in the business. He joins host Adam Malik to talk about his first book, Don’t Look Back, Look Ahead: 40 Years of Business and Life’s Unexpected Road.
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Host Adam Malik talks to Brad Horn from Stellantis Canada about EV goals, concerns and more at the Canadian International AutoShow.
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Alana Baker, vice president of government relations and research at AIA Canada, joined Auto Service World Conversations to speak about the group’s Labour Market Report. It found that the labour gap is expected to worsen in the coming years, exacerbated by the growing trend towards vehicle electrification. Baker joins host Adam Malik to speak about the study, what it found, the challenges, how the industry can approach the issues and more.
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Host Adam Malik talks to Holly Broome from Chevrolet about their role in vehicle electrification and more at the Canadian International AutoShow.
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Host Adam Malik talks to Alexa Desjardins from Ford about transitioning consumers to EVs and more at the Canadian International AutoShow.
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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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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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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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