Category: Automotive repair

Budget-Friendly Brilliance Meets Eco-Conscious: Lab-Grown Diamonds for Birmingham Students

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In the vibrant and bustling city of Birmingham, students are discovering a unique way to combine luxury and sustainability without breaking the bank. Lab grown diamonds Birmingham is becoming the go-to choice for young scholars who want to indulge in the timeless elegance of diamonds while remaining mindful of their environmental footprint and financial constraints. Lab-grown diamonds, also known as synthetic or cultured diamonds, are created using cutting-edge technology that replicates the natural diamond formation process. This innovative approach not only produces diamonds that are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds but also offers several significant advantages, particularly…
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Send in your pick for Shop of the Year!

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Kevin and Stacey Gustafson of Gustafson’s Auto Clinic in Athabasca, Alberta, the 2022 Shop of the Year Know a shop that has stood out in the last year? A shop that is going above and beyond for its customers? Nominate them for the prestigious Shop of the Year Award, presented by Milwaukee Tool! We want to recognize an auto repair shop that has captured the imagination of the community with its unique approach to customer service, dedication to excellence, training and improving the image of our industry. The annual award is presented by CARS to recognize the best automotive repair…
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Tough 24 Hours of Spa Race for Iron Lynx and Iron Dames

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The third round of the 2023 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup was held at the iconic Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, a track that presents a unique challenge, one that took its toll on the Iron Lynx and Iron Dames teams, cars and drivers. In a mixed-conditions qualifying session that tested a driver’s ability to adapt, the Iron Dames team shone in the spotlight, going fourth overall in the combined times and proceeding to the coveted Superpole session. During the top-20 qualifiers session, Doriane Pin qualified the #83 car P4 in class and P12 on the overall grid. Contact with…
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Snap-on (SNA) Q2 Earnings & Sales Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/Y

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Snap-on Inc. SNA reported second-quarter 2023 results, wherein both earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Moreover, sales and earnings advanced year over year. Results have benefited from continued positive business momentum and contributions from its Value Creation plan. Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 13.7% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 7.5% growth. Q2 Highlights Snap-on’s earnings of $4.89 per share in second-quarter 2023 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.53. The figure also improved by 14.5% from earnings of $4.27 reported in the prior-year quarter. Net sales grew 4.8% year…
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‘Do Not Consume’ water: Meaford declares emergency following automotive shop fire

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The Municipality of Meaford has declared an emergency days after a fire tore through an automotive shop, causing water safety concerns for the community. The municipality declared a formal emergency late Sunday afternoon due to “ongoing environmental concerns” following the blaze on Sykes Street North Thursday evening that destroyed a used car dealership and auto repair shop on Highway 26. “We have concerns about soil contamination and residue from the site flowing into the nearby waterway if the weather changes,” the municipality noted. According to the municipality’s website, declaring an emergency gives it more power and authority to respond to…
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The Father and Son Creating Memories in Their Unique Bugatti Baby II

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The Little Car Company, makers of the limited-edition Bugatti Baby II, is delighted to see one of its Pur Sang models put to fascinating use in the scenic Swiss town of Oberägeri. Dutch entrepreneur, Linferd Huismans, has used his wonderfully personalized Bugatti Baby II to create unforgettable family memories with his four-year-old son. When he collects his son from kindergarten, the pair drives on private roads in the Bugatti Baby II down to the picturesque lake of Oberägeri for an afternoon of fun. The journey has become a regular feature of Linferd and his son’s week as they go to…
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In-person SMART Course aims to improve shop owners’ bottom line

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Indie Garage contributor, training professional and RPM Training founder Murray Voth is offering a unique three-day SMART (Service Management And Results Training) Course in Toronto for shop owners, service advisors and technicians. The course, to be held at the end of June, will focus on the primary key performance indicators in shop management today, and the systems and procedures required to achieve them. Sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario, the SMART course is, in Murray’s words, “the Why, Where, When, Who , What and How of operating a high-performance, professional auto repair shop.” Among the insights you’ll learn…
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