2022 “Women in the Automotive Industry” Event

B.C., Canada

Women account for nearly half of the Canadian labour force, yet they only make up about seven percent of the workforce in the automotive industry. At the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA), we recognize the powerful impact that women make on our industry. With the growing labour shortages, women are also seen as a potentially untapped […]

WreckMaster Training Level 2/3 & 4/5

B.C., Canada

The ARA will be hosting WreckMaster hands-on training courses level 2/3 and 4/5, April 22 to 25 in Delta. This is an excellent opportunity for tow truck operators to upgrade their towing and recovery skills. Sponsoring this event are the ARA members Roadway Towing Ltd. and Mitchell's Towing Ltd. Level 2/3: Fundamentals This WreckMaster course […]

ARA Pedal Car Challenge

B.C., Canada

The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA), through its AutoCareersBC program, and BASF have teamed up for a new and exciting program, the ARA Pedal Car Challenge. The goal of this province-wide event is to encourage youth to consider the automotive industry as a viable career choice. The automotive industry offers many different career paths that students […]

3rd Annual Show and Shine – Awards Presentations

B.C., Canada

Public voting in the ARA's 3rd annual Show and Shine contest is now over. Thank you to all participants. Winners in each category will be announced during the ARA's Awards Presentations night, held virtually on October 7, at 6:30 PM. You are all welcome join us to spend a great evening in a company of […]