Plan Eases Customers’ Financial Woes HAVE YOU EVER LOST A JOB BECAUSE THE CLIENT COULD NOT AFFORD THE REPAIR? Sometimes a vehicle needs $1,500 worth of repairs but the customer only has $500. To accommodate limited budgets, repair shops will often do the bare minimum and then have the customer come back later when they can …
ICBC announced the largest decrease in basic insurance in more than 40 years. This move is to reaffirm the commitment the government made to more affordable auto insurance for British Columbians. With the introduction of ICBC’s new Enhanced Care coverage in May 2021, customers with full ICBC basic and optional coverage will begin seeing average …
The ARA, through the support and cooperation of WorkSafeBC and industry partners, has developed comprehensive guidelines for the safe handling of electric vehicles (EVs) and high voltage batteries for the recycling and towing and recovery industries. Guidelines and protocols, along with other tools and resources, are available for download from ohs.ara.bc.ca. When Toyota launched the first …
The British Columbia legislature is back in session with the reading of the Throne Speech by the Lt. Governor, Janet Austin. As expected, today’s speech from the throne focused on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The speech outlined two main themes, Protecting People’s Health and Protecting People’s Livelihoods. On the economic recovery front, …
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives in many negative ways but it has also shown just how viable the automotive industry is as a career choice for young professionals. While many industries slowed down or were forced to shut their doors, automotive services experienced a dip in business at first but rebounded quickly, proving an …
The second annual ARA Show and Shine was a big success, with an increase in both registrations and vehicle variety compared to last year. Held virtually in conjunction with the ARA’s annual general meeting, this year’s online event displayed about 100 wonderful entries ranging from restored and custom-made classics to luxury sports cars, tow trucks …