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The AARO’s 2013 Annual General Meeting was held in Toronto on May 11th.
Members in attendance had the opportunity to network with their peers and socialize in a relaxed [...]

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario association has announced its new board of directors at its annual general meeting held in Toronto, ON.
The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) announced that current [...]

Ministry of Labour Alert Asbestos Hazard in Vehicle Brake Repair.
For many years the use of asbestos-containing friction products was mostly considered to be phased out in Ontario’s automotive industry. This however has changed with [...]

AARO’S 2013 GENERAL MEETING
The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) 74th Annual General Meeting.
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As of January 1 2013, the Drive Clean emission test procedure has changed significantly. AARO is concerned about the negative press the new Drive Clean Test procedure is receiving.
It is AARO’s position [...]

The link below will direct you to the Drive Clean Website for a one page fact sheet to help with the transition on the program.
Click here to go to the [...]
The report shifted attention to the Drive Clean Program. The Auditor General looked at the effectiveness of the Drive Clean program that began in 1999 to see if it is actually reducing vehicle [...]
VSP allows automotive and locksmith professionals to qualify for access to vehicle security information necessary to complete certain repairs. More details…
Dunlop has met with AARO Executive Director, Diane Freeman and AARO Director, Mike Adema of Jake’s Auto Service, Georgetown to hear stakeholder’s views on how our members feel about this newly [...]

Ministry of Labour Blitzes – Machine hazards – MSD’s –
Violence and Harassment
Are you compliant with Bill 168 – Preventing workplace
Violence and Harassment?
Throughout October and November, Ministry of Labour [...]
2012-2013 Training Season Course Outline, by Auto Aide – Mark Lemay! More information here…
Information about the Conference Registration available here! If you have any questions contact Leah Cochrane at 416-236-1763. REGISTER NOW! Click here to see all the information…
Learn how to use the Honda and Toyota factory tools on a Lindertech Technical Training Special Day separate from the Conference! Details here…
AARO is very excited to introduce a new program with AutoNetTV Media. If you have any questions please call Monica Merinchuk at 1-800-268-5400! More information here…
Information about the meetings with the Motive Power Divisional Board of the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) regarding the newly proposed membership fees. Read more