ARA shares its stance on tariffs and their potential impact on the automotive industry. The USA’s threat of tariffs enacted upon Canada is now a reality. Although not directly imposed on the automotive service industry, we will not be exempt from the effects of the tariffs. Our industry, primarily comprised of small businesses and already […]
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Ed Hendricks announces retirement from the ARA board after 25 years of service. Ken Hendricks, ARA Senior Industry Relations Advisor, and proud son of Ed Hendricks The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has been a pivotal institution in shaping the landscape of the automotive industry in British Columbia. Its journey, spanning nearly 75 years,
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ARA Applauds New Impound Lot Operator Rates and Administrative Changes! The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce significant updates to the Impound Lot Operators (ILO) program, as recently announced by Road Safety BC (RSBC). The new rates, alongside a revamped rate-setting methodology and other crucial administrative changes, mark a major milestone for ILOs—a