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Challenger Lifts Introduces Galvanized Arms for Two-Post Lift Models
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (69+ words) Indie Garage Challenger Lifts Introduces Galvanized Arms for Two-Post Lift Models Challenger Lifts has introduced a galvanized arms option for its CL10 AV3 and CL12 A two-post lift models. The galvanized arms are designed specifically to help shops operating in harsh environments extend…...
Mitchell 1 Launches New Quick Specs Experience for Faster Specification Lookups in Pro Demand
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (92+ words) Indie Garage Mitchell 1 Launches New Quick Specs Experience for Faster Specification Lookups in Pro Demand Mitchell 1 introduces a new Quick Specs feature in its Pro Demand repair information to help automotive technicians access common vehicle specifications faster with less scrolling…...
Owner draws on best advice from his dad, coach and staff
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (780+ words) by CHAT Media | Jun 11, 2026 | 0 comments Adam Konopacki of Mike's Transmission builds on his father's successful transmission shop with better business practices Adam Konopacki watched his father Mike create a great reputation for Mike's Transmission with his customer service and his…...
Pro-Cut Reinforces Commitment to Customer Success With Comprehensive Post-Purchase Support
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (201+ words) Indie Garage Pro-Cut Reinforces Commitment to Customer Success With Comprehensive Post-Purchase Support When a vehicle repair facility buys a Pro-Cut brake lathe, it is only the beginning of the relationship between Pro-Cut and its customers. From factory-trained technicians and robust…...
Industry group pushes for better EV battery health reporting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) by Andrew Ross | Jun 5, 2026 | 0 comments An industry group is calling for greater transparency around battery condition, arguing that current measurements do not provide a complete picture of battery health. The concern centres on EV battery State of Health (So H), a…...
Front counter front and centre in latest Indie Garage print edition
2+ week, 3+ day ago (241+ words) by CHAT Media | May 29, 2026 | 0 comments "Every savvy shop owner knows service advisors serve as ambassadors and automotive lingo translators with customers. By building trust while explaining pricing, their interactions lead to loyalty and good reviews," writes Lois Tuffin. We bring…...
Net Driven Releases The State of the Shop: 2026, A Playbook for Winning More Car Count
2+ week, 6+ day ago (217+ words) Indie Garage Net Driven Releases The State of the Shop: 2026, A Playbook for Winning More Car Count Net Driven, the digital partner built for independent tire, service, and aftermarket shops, released The State of the Shop: 2026. The report was built…...
Ontario's scrap tire crisis continues to fester
3+ week, 3+ day ago (179+ words) Indie Garage Ontario's scrap tire crisis continues to fester Fueled by scrap tire collection quotas that have fallen below Ontario's actual recovery needs for months, a growing backlog of used tires is exposing deep cracks in the province's tire recycling…...
New ownership for Team 3 Red/EHR franchise
3+ week, 3+ day ago (171+ words) Indie Garage New ownership for Team 3 Red/EHR franchise The next chapter of one of the NASCAR Canada Series" most respected organizations officially begins today as former series champion Jason Hathaway and Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway are excited to announce that they…...
Free Webinar from ASE: Engine Mechanical Testing Using Cranking Vacuum
3+ week, 4+ day ago (71+ words) Indie Garage Free Webinar from ASE: Engine Mechanical Testing Using Cranking Vacuum The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, June 2 at 4: 00 p. m. ET entitled "Engine Mechanical Testing Using Cranking Vacuum." About the National…...