BECOME A MEMBER

TRAINING

Enhance Your Business Management Skills

Effective business management is key to a thriving automotive shop. AARO partners with top industry trainers to help you master best practices that boost efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and drive profitability. Invest in your future success.

Whether you are looking for business coaching or management training, in-person training or online — we have you covered!  Gain the skills to manage your shop with confidence and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Contact info:

Beech Consulting – Alan Beech alan@beechconsulting.ca

RPM Training – Murray Voth murrayvoth@rpmtraining.com

SOFTWARE AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

ShopPros

ShopPros offers a complete business system for independent repair shops. BusinessPro, ShopPros unique software helps you plan where you want to go and what steps you need to take to get there. Through a unique use of technology, online learning and mastermind groups, our members reach their individual life and business goals.  At the highest level, ShopPros members operate at 80% or more of the shop’s productive capacity, have profits of 15-20%, and own a systems-driven business that runs smoothly with minimal supervision.

Services offered:

Business Planning, Marketing, Mastermind Groups, Service Advisor Training, Customer Experience Management / Virtual Service Advisor

For more details, contact: jamie.sheepway@shoppros.com

MISCELLANEOUS

Carfax Canada

CARFAX Canada, part of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), is Canada’s definitive source of automotive information, delivering vehicle history, appraisal and valuation.  CARFAX Canada is dedicated to transparency and is trusted to provide vehicle history and valuation information to dealerships, vehicle manufacturers, automotive aftermarkets, consumers, major auctions, governments, insurance providers and police agencies.

To learn more, contact Charles Fordjour, National Sales Manager – Aftermarket at Cfordjour@carfax.ca /or call 226-268-2480

SOFTWARE AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

AutoLeap

AutoLeap is the leading all-in-one auto repair shop software that helps you supercharge your shop.  AutoLeap helps shops to win repeat business & attract new customers; boosts technician productivity by 20+ hours per week; and saves 10+ hours of paperwork every week.

MISCELLANEOUS

autologiQ

Easy Monthly Payments (EMP) is a repair financing solution that allows consumers to leverage the value of their vehicle to pay for its repairs. All loans are instantly approved without any credit checks or income verification, based on the value of your vehicle. The program allows consumers to repay the loan conveniently over 36 months with the option to pay off the balance at any time without any penalties.

TO DO WITH AARO

Informational Web Updates, Newsletter and Bulletins

Members receive the Association newsletter each quarter to keep them up-to-date on Association and industry news. Of course, the quickest source of information is available to you on the AARO Blog Check back regularly for the latest articles, news, video and pod-casts.

INSURANCE & AFFILIATED SERVICES

Garage Commercial Insurance Program

AARO’s Garage Insurance Program is bringing you the proven expertise and guidance to ensure that your assets are protected and the coverage is right for your specific business needs. Get the coverage you need for your Automotive Repair and Towing business.

TRAINING

Technical Training Courses

AARO is the leading provider of quality technical update training in the Independent sector of Ontario’s automotive repair industry. We offer cutting-edge instruction delivered by the best Independent trainers available.

TRAINING

WHMIS, Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention (Bill 168), and Workplace Accessibility (AODA)

Get control over labour compliance headaches. AARO has teamed up with Pinnacle Online Training to solve your WHMIS and Bill 168 training and compliance needs.  AARO members are offered a special rate for this training.  Click here for more information and to register.

BAILIFF & LIEN REGISTRATION

Repair Lien Registration Program

No government forms to buy, No complicated papers to type, and No trips to a government liens registration office. We complete the Ministry documents and register the lien for you and we do it all “at cost”. For our valued members, the service is fast, efficient and very inexpensive.

SOFTWARE AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

In Motion Brands

In Motion Brands (IMB) has spent their careers building brands!

They support independent businesses with tools and resources to keep you ahead. Their specialty is the automotive aftermarket industry where they design a custom suite for retail support services that gets your brand growing and your business performing.

SOFTWARE AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

Protractor Software Inc.

Protractor’s Auto Repair Shop Management Software products and computer services were designed specifically for companies who maintain vehicles or fleets of vehicles on scheduled maintenance plans.

SOFTWARE AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

Kimoby

Kimoby’s Instant Messaging Platform Simplifies Service Centers’ Processes. Improve your service center’s productivity by automating your operational tasks to manage recalls, streamline your appointment lifecycle, improve your customer satisfaction, and much more.

PARTS & EQUIPMENT

Tire Discounter Group

Tire Discounter Group Inc offers a wide selection of Brand Name, and Private Label tires in the Ontario Region. They are proudly Canadian Owned & Operated since 1966. With the purchase acquisition of YKW Alloy wheels in late 2013, they are now able to Offer a complete line of Steel and Alloy wheels.

MISCELLANEOUS

Security and Communication System

Since 1992 Cairn Control Systems (CCS) has been providing high quality security and communication systems to thousands of homes and businesses in the Greater Toronto area. The CCS team is dedicated to understanding your needs and delivering the best systems and services.

MARKETING

Marketplace

We have added a dedicated classified section that offers both members and non-member classified listings.

MARKETING

Savings from DELUXE – Business Products and Services

DELUXE provides personalized business solutions to help you start, manage and grow your business. Quote your Perfect Partner Code to receive an additional discount on printed products.

LEGAL SERVICES

LegalShield Canada Membership Plan

AARO has teamed up with LegalShield Canada. No matter what type of legal situation, members can depend on LegalShield Canada to save them money and worry. With LegalShield Canada’s legal protection plan, you will have the power to access legal advice and services when you need them.​​

In addition to legal services, take advantage of the Identity Theft Protection Plan with IDShield Canada.  With IDShield Canada, you will receive monitoring of your personal information, credit, social media accounts, and more. If your identity is compromised, it will be restored on your behalf by an Identity Theft Specialist.

To find out more information on these services, click here

LEGAL SERVICES

Legal Service Program

Exclusive to AARO members, Joston Law is offering 20% savings for legal services provided by their team, knowledgeable of the needs of the automotive industry. Get help with, the following and more:

• Abandoned vehicles
• Unpaid repairs
• Employment issues
• MTO fines
• Insurance/finance disputes
• WSIB claims
• By-law issues
• Landlord and tenant matters

For more details, contact:
(905) 725-0255 ext. 4000
admin@joston.ca

INSURANCE & AFFILIATED SERVICES

Industry’s Leading GROUP HEALTH & LIFE Insurance Plan

The AARO enhanced group benefits program administered by Pace Consulting, is filled with fresh and innovative features designed to support our members. Through the insurer, Blue Cross, members have access to the following group benefits:

• Lower administrative fees
• Plan Design Flexibility
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Group Retirement Products
• Access to HR Support

For more details and enrollment information, contact Stephanie Sealy at ssealy@paceconsulting.com

INSURANCE & AFFILIATED SERVICES

Out-of-Province Insurance Plan

If you are going outside Ontario on vacation you will need adequate hospital and medical emergency coverage. OHIP limits your hospital benefits to only $400 per day … the average cost for a ward room in Canada is $1,000 per day, and up to 10 times this amount abroad.

To find out more about out-of-province insurance available exclusively for AARO members, click here

CREDIT CARD, POS

Credit Card Program

Elavon makes credit card payment processing easy with:

• Preferred pricing for AARO members
• 24-7 personalized customer service
• 99.9% end-to-end payment processing solutions
• Consolidated, real-time online reporting
• Advanced security and PCI Plus
• Easy setup
• No contracts

AARO Representative:

Brett Leggatt at brett@justquoteme.ca

BAILIFF & LIEN REGISTRATION

Kay Bailiff

With over 71 years of experience, Kay Bailiff is pleased to offer 20% savings to AARO members. Our services include:

• Vehicle repossession
• Asset and equipment recovery
• Vehicle storage
• Lien registration/verification
• Abandoned vehicles
• Unpaid repairs
• Commercial tenancy disputes

For more details, contact:
(416) 292-2221 ext. 888
jigger@kaybailiff.ca

ADVERTISING

Directory4Cars Online Advertising

Directory4cars.com wants to share its secrets with AARO Members on how they can establish a GREATER online presence! The most successful companies on the web all have multiple websites under different domain names that generate exposure and direct targeted consumers to their business.