A blazing Tesla raises questions about towing, storage, repair, safety, training, and more. On May 20, 2022, in North Vancouver, Jamil Jutha was driving his 2021 Tesla Model Y when he received an error message just before his vehicle lost power. The vehicle shut down, smoke filled the cabin, and Jutha kicked his way out

ICBC recently announced a new three-year deal for the towing industry: a compensation package consisting of a 6.7% increase for the first two years, and a 3% CPI increase for year three. While the announcement falls short of expectations, other structural changes will help move things forward in a positive direction. There is bad news,

Cover photo: Owner of PJ Collision Mike Martens (L) and painter Dave Litke (R). (Photo: Burhan Osman) It is no secret that the automotive industry is struggling to attract talent, and extraordinary challenges require extraordinary creativity and leadership. These B.C. shops stepped in to provide both through a unique challenge for youth interested in the

The ARA’s Preferred Supplier Program pays off for both members and industry vendors. Through its Preferred Supplier Program, the ARA connects members with industry vendors in a way that benefits everyone. The way it works is the association engages with leading industry vendors and works out an agreement to provide exclusive benefits for ARA members,

It is no secret that the automotive industry, like many industries today, is struggling with labour attraction and retention. Some may think this is a result of the two-year pandemic that so intently took a hold of the world. However, this is simply not true. Labour attraction and retention have been ongoing issues in our