Stephanie Bakalar
Stephanie has spent over a decade advising small and family-owned auto repair shops on growth, hiring, and customer experience. With an MBA from Western and a background in small-business lending, she has worked directly with more than 200 independent Canadian shops on pricing, marketing, and CRA-compliant bookkeeping. She writes about the operational and regulatory side of running a profitable independent garage in Canada.
1417 articles by Stephanie
New Hampshire Driver's Ed Requirements: Hours, Online Class and Log
A New Hampshire teen needs driver's ed for a license under 18. See the class hours, the online limit, the 40-hour driving log and the hardship exception.
NL Driver Education: Cut the Learner Wait From 12 to 8 Months
Driver's ed is a choice in Newfoundland and Labrador. See how an approved program cuts the Class 5I wait from 12 to 8 months, and what else it changes.
How Much Is a Learner Permit in NJ? MVC Permit and License Fees (2026)
A New Jersey learner permit costs $10. See the fee for GDL decals, the probationary license, the basic license, REAL ID and the upgrade, and how to pay.
North Dakota Driver's Ed Requirements: Who Needs It and the 50-Hour Log
Does your teen need driver's ed in North Dakota? See which courses count, how to log the 50 supervised hours and what changes at 16.
Nevada DMV Drive Test: What to Bring, What to Expect and Retakes
Nevada DMV drive test: who can take it, how to book on WaitWell, what to bring, what the examiner checks, what fails you, and the retest wait and fee.
New Mexico Driver's Ed Requirements: Approved Courses and DWI Class
Does your teen need driver's ed in New Mexico? See when the course must be started and finished, who approves schools, the DWI part and what changes on January 1, 2027.
NY 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course vs Driver's Ed: Which Do You Need?
New York drivers need the 5-hour pre-licensing course before the road test, unless they finish 48-hour driver ed. See the certificates and what to bring.
Failed the Ohio Driving Test at 21 or Older? The Abbreviated Adult Course
Failed your first Ohio driving test at 21 or older? See when the abbreviated adult course applies, its 4 options, what to bring and the second-try rules.
Getting a Driver's License in Oklahoma at 18 or Older (No Permit Needed)
At 18 or older in Oklahoma, you can skip the learner permit. Pass the written and vision tests, then the drive test. See the documents, fees and retest rules.
Rhode Island 50-Hour Driving Log: Who Can Supervise You
Rhode Island teens need 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 at night, before the provisional license. See who can supervise and what your parent signs.
What to Bring to the SGI Written Test: ID, Residency, Parent Form
Bring original ID, proof of Saskatchewan residency and, if you are 15 to 18 and a first-time driver, the signed parent or guardian form. See what SGI asks for and what to skip.
South Dakota License Documents: What to Bring for a Permit or License
Documents for a South Dakota permit or license: identity, Social Security and address proofs, rules for teens and name changes, and what DPS does not accept.