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We are at the Core of the Automotive Aftermarket

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Friday, 08 April 2022 20:01

The Automotive Aftermarket is a dominant industry here in Canada....

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Parts Mfgs. Lost Touch with Customers

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Sunday, 02 February 2020 20:42

Mr. Manufacturer, Who is your biggest customer? Who do you depend on...

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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Auto Industry: The El...

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Tuesday, 24 February 2026 20:14

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Auto Industry: The Elephant in...

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Why Memberships?

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Sunday, 26 August 2007 20:28

Why do I need to be a member of ASBN? The...

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We Hate Issues

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Saturday, 24 September 2022 21:27

Did you know that; In BC, anybody with tools can call...

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Why ASBN Exists? (for our industry)

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Monday, 16 February 2026 20:43

Why ASBN Exists (For Our Industry). Our industry is in trouble. Not because...

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Marketing and Advertising on ASBN

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:47

We've changed the marketing landscape. We know that, unlike consumer marketing,...

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U.S. / Canada trade war. How will I be affected?

Written by: Bob Paff Created on: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 22:03

How badly will this trade war affect me and my...

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Bob Paff

The Automotive Aftermarket is a dominant industry here in Canada. But we are all so disconnected.

My Personal Views by Bob Paff "Before I start, I wish to say that my opinions below are based on my knowledge of the automotive service industry and do not reflect the needs of our other trades. "

It has been reported, through the media as well as our ARA (the Automotive Retailers Association) that “ British Columbia is currently the only Province that does not require mandatory certification f...

Wow, things are starting to happen. My first blog on this subject was back in February of 2020 Compulsory Certification and it appears that our Provincial Government has listened to all our trades ind...