Reflecting on the Year 2020 To serve you better in 2021, the ARA is reflecting on the past year and wants to hear from you. What trends took place in 2020? What are your expectations for 2021? Have you seen an increase in the number of zero-emissions vehicles you are servicing, repairing, or towing? An […]
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Plan Eases Customers鈥� 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
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91大黄鸭 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 91大黄鸭鈥檚 new Enhanced Care coverage in May 2021, customers with full 91大黄鸭 basic and optional coverage will begin seeing average
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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
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The British Columbia legislature is back in session with the reading of the Throne Speech by the Lt. Governor, Janet Austin. As expected, today鈥檚 speech from the throne focused on the government鈥檚 response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The speech outlined two main themes, Protecting People鈥檚 Health and Protecting People鈥檚 Livelihoods. On the economic recovery front,
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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
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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鈥檚 annual general meeting, this year鈥檚 online event displayed about 100 wonderful entries ranging from restored and custom-made classics to luxury sports cars, tow trucks
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