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Buying a car? Take Time to Research Financing Options
Remember, when you sign a contract to purchase or lease a vehicle, it is a legally binding agreement.
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Technology is the Deciding Factor in most Car Purchases
Features such as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning are increasingly becoming the most important features for prospective car buyers.
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Susan Gubasta Answers Questions about her Career
I hear comments about how I have ‘broken a glass ceiling’ and that it’s ‘about time.’, as the first ever woman president of the TADA
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The Automobile Plays a Key Role in Canada’s Success
As I was preparing this column, I began to think about the role that automobiles have played in Canada’s growth and prosperity over the past century.
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Customer Surveys help Dealers and Manufacturers improve Performance
Positive CSI scores coincided with greater customer retention and referrals, and improved business results.
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How the Hunt for a New Car has Changed
Although more people are “clicking tires” to take car shopping research online, the customer experience is still at the heart of the businesses for automotive dealerships
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Don’t Underestimate what your Owner’s Manual can do
Some owners prefer to figure things out for themselves, through trial and error, rather than read a manual.
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Let’s Salute Ontario’s Retail Automobile Industry
For decades, the retail automobile industry has been a major contributor to the Ontario economy, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
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Students are behind Canada’s largest outdoor auto show
This 2018 Georgian College Auto Show takes place June 1 to 3rd, at the Georgian College Barrie Campus, and this year’s theme is ‘Drive The Future’.
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The Retail Auto Industry is no longer a Boys’ Club
During my 25-year career, I have seen an enormous cultural shift in retail automotive.
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Good Driving Habits could Lower your Auto Insurance Premiums
Insurers insist that data tracking has led to fewer insurance claims, fewer accidents, and lower premiums for good drivers.
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Retail Automobile Industry is Brimming with Opportunities
A myth persists that we are only about changing tires and selling cars, but the auto industry is much more than that, writes TADA president Susan Gubasta
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Key Trends have Influenced the Retail Auto Industry
New ideas, processes, technologies, and expectations are transforming the automotive business, which makes things so exciting.
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Shining a Spotlight on Automobile Technicians
The industry faces a serious shortage of these highly skilled and valued professionals.
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Dealer’s Voice: Car Awards have their Place in the Car-buying Process
For Larry Lantz’s last Dealer’s Voice column as President of the TADA, he reflects on the year he’s had in the chair and what’s to come in the automotive industry.
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Longer Vehicle Life Expectancy a Testament to Research and Technology
Regular maintenance is a factor in vehicle shelf life. When motorists perform recommended maintenance (tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation, etc.), their vehicles perform more efficiently and economic
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Test Driving the Vehicles on your Short List is still the Best Option
Virtual reality technology may make you feel like you’re behind the wheel, but there’s nothing like the real thing.
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What makes a Dealership Great in 2018?
Choosing the right place to make your next purchase can be a daunting task.
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Need Collision Repairs? Read this first
When choosing a collision-repair facility, make sure the facility has the correct equipment and specifications to perform proper repairs on your vehicle.
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Auto Education and Careers take Centre Stage at the 2018 AutoShow
As the retail automobile industry continues to grow and evolve, career opportunities in this sector for men and women of all ages have never been greater.