The Holiday Season is Upon Us

The Holiday Season is the time when I like to reflect upon the past year and review the business and personal accomplishments that were achieved. In this reflection, the most important prerequisite is to remember, and think of, the people involved that help make those accomplishments come to fruition.Your participation with AAEC over the past year, through being a subscriber to our website,

AIA PROVES THEIR R2R INTENT

AIA Canada must be congratulated for remaining focused on the important criteria an Independent shop requires in the R2R agreement in order to move their business forward, rather than giving into so-called ridicule by a naive industry sector. AIA Canada has always stated that any agreement (legislated or voluntary) must provide full access to engine calibration in the definition of Data Stream

RIGHT TO REPAIR VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT HAS SO MANY FLAWS

Follow the link to the actual voluntary agreement and please read the detail.I am not a lawyer by any means but as a laymen reads this...........This is not right.Our sector must move forward on an EQUAL playing field.Consider the following FEW..... FACTS:Section I DefinitionsDefinition "Data Stream Information" - "does not include engine calibration related information"......excuse me.....This

SOME AFTERMARKET BRANDS WILL LOSE SALES AND CREDIBILITY AGAIN THIS FALLIt appears another cycle has started again.Over the past ten years it has been discussed many times however it seems the industry is determined to do it their way with the quick fix method. They then will blame the poor quarterly sales and profits on something else instead of squarely on

AUGUST IS AN IMPORTANT MONTH FOR RENEWALAs easy as it is to remain in holiday mode during the month of August, business owners should use this month to review all business processes within their operation to make sure the shop is primed and ready for the Fall service season.Consider completing the following reviews and discussions with all staff members:Initial Facility Image- Is the facility

"I Should'a , I Could'a, I Would'a"These 20/20 hindsight expressions have ruined many businesses.Today's business operations must have a Management capability and style that is focused on a tested and a definitive path that creates business net income along with future growth and security.I find that too many shop owners are not willing to admit that they really don't know the detailed required

WATCH FOR THE NEW NEIGHBOUR ON THE BLOCKThe changes within the industry have been dramatic within the past 60 days. The Chapter 11 filings of both Chrysler and General Motors in the USA will change the automotive landscape forever.It is imperative that every Independent shop keep their eyes and ears open to see which new car dealerships will be closing within their area. This is an opportunity