To help dealers better understand the process of how Canadians find and purchase used vehicles, CARPROOF has released the findings of its first research study, “Into the Minds of Consumers.” CARPROOF followed used vehicle buyers down the path of needing …
Birchwood Collision Centres have become Manitoba’s first and only Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Fiat Certified Collision Repair Facilities as of early June, 2016. Being the only certified repair facility means Manitoba vehicle owners can comfortably get serviced at Birchwood …
When dealers ask Jared Hamilton if Tesla is disrupting the auto industry, the founder and CEO of DrivingSales has a definitive answer. “Tesla is in no way shape or form the death of the auto industry,” said Hamilton at the …
The Policaro family has opened the doors to its new BMW dealership, located in the 410 Mayfield Auto Mall in Brampton, Ont. This is the seventh dealership for the Policaro family, which has been operating stores since 1979. The grand …
DMS software provider PBS System is preparing for its 17th Annual Dealer Conference taking place from Sept. 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nev. The company said the annual conference has become a vital opportunity for customers to be able to speak …
Most Canadians feel they are in the dark about the value of their trade-in vehicles, found Canadian Black Book in its recent poll. The vehicle value provider found 82 per cent of the more than 1,000 Canadians surveyed said trade-in …
DealerSocket has joined forces with its customers to help Canadians impacted by the wildfires that have engulfed Fort McMurray, Alta. The automotive solutions provider said that all setup fees collected in May and June are given to the Canadian Red …
DrivingSales will be hosting its second annual Canadian Dealer Forum at the Marriott Pinnacle Downtown in Vancouver, B.C. on June 20-21, 2016.
Mark Rousseau has been named the new President of CARPROOF, announced parent company Carfax. Rousseau has a track record of success with pioneering companies, said the company in a written release. “The CARPROOF commitment to providing trusted information that helps …
Despite earlier reports that the Ontario provincial government planned on cancelling the mandatory Drive Clean test fee, it will continue to be in effect, according to the Liberal Party 2016/2017 budget. The Drive Clean program was created as a temporary …
Service advisors and technicians now have a way to better manage their workflow through Dealer-FX’s new route sheet. The service tool provider said its new digital route sheet uses predictive analytics to measure and benchmark key service processes, with the …
Axalta Coating Systems is once again hosting its Paint Outside the Can contest in which technicians use their creativity to paint and decorate an empty paint can. “Auto body paint repair requires many skills — problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking …
