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The ARA is working with the provincial government to support and advance the automotive industry, including efforts related to electric vehicles, skilled trades, and labour attraction initiatives. On March 6, 2023, the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) President and CEO, Adrian Scovell, ARA Chairman, Ron Tremblay, and ARA executives, Wade Bartok, Rick Hatswell, Scott Waddle, and …

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The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is again partnering with BC Tax Outreach to host a webinar specifically tailored to the automotive aftermarket industry. The webinar aims to answer any questions the industry may have about Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and its application. During the webinar, Elizabeth Hilton, outreach coordinator with the Public Information and Corporate Services …

Webinar Invite: PST Questions Answered Read More »

The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is excited to extend its partnership with TeksMed Services Inc., a leader in Canadian occupational disability management. TeksMed offers disability and claims management solutions that benefit both employers and employees. Helping employees recover and return to work faster, TeksMed reduces lost time and claim costs, resulting in significant savings for …

TeksMed Offers 25% Off On Disability Claims for ARA Members Read More »

The first year of the Pedal Car Challenge was a success in many ways. The program enjoyed high interest from participating schools and big support from industry partners. The ARA is looking forward to continuing the program’s success in its second year with added resources for students. by Dejla Sabanac The first year of the …

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We are pleased to inform you that the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has extended the preferred rate program with Moneris for an additional 3 years, effective February 1, 2023. ARA members who have switched to the preferred rate program with Moneris reported savings in their processing costs. As the official supplier of debit and credit …

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In 2022, the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) enjoyed a number of achievements through its events, initiatives, and partnerships. The ARA looks forward to continuing these efforts in order to further support the success of automotive entrepreneurs in B.C. in 2023. 2022 was a milestone year for the ARA. As COVID-19 restrictions eased across the province, …

A Look Back and Ahead for the ARA Read More »

In light of labour shortages in the automotive service industry, recruiting co-op students or apprentices who have undergone automotive program training can provide a steady supply of skilled and dedicated workers to maintain smooth operations in the shop. The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) offers the Automotive Service Technician and Operations (ASTO) Co-op Program,1 a …

BCIT’s ASTO Co-Op Students Are Available for Hire Read More »

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 …

It’s Time to Become EVfriendly Read More »