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LKQ Corporation Completes Acquisition of Uni-Select

LKQ Corporation completed the acquisition of Uni-Select. Under the terms of the Arrangement, the Purchaser has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Uni-Select for C$48.00 per share…

Why Auto Parts Stores Are Necessary & Important

The importance of auto parts stores in sharing cutting-edge knowledge within mechanic networks should not be underestimated. These companies are close to the shops and have a wealth of information…

NAPA Ontario Raises $7500 at 2023 Golf Tournament

19th annual event proved hugely popular and fun, supporting a great cause. On July 20, NAPA Ontario hosted its 19th annual summer charity golf tournament. This year’s event took place…

ASE xEV Webinar Sets Attendance Records

The recent ASE webinar that covered ASE’s new EV high-voltage electrical safety standards and tests set an attendance record with over 2,300 automotive service professionals actively participating in real-time and…

Advanced Diagnostic & Scanning Tools: Fast, Efficient & Versatile

Diagnostic and scanning tools/solutions every technician needs. As vehicle technology continues to advance, more and more service work is revolving around diagnostics, troubleshooting and calibrations. Today’s automotive service providers need…

The trouble with TPMS

With more than a dozen years of experience behind them, most shops and technicians have mastered TPMS service, making it a routine and profitable part of…

The Rise of 0W-20 Synthetic Oil

From Eneos comes this interesting news—as vehicle manufacturers continue to push for greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions, 0W-20 synthetic oil has emerged as the lubricant…

June is Automotive Service Professionals Month

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). “Automotive Service Professionals Month is the perfect time to…

Aftermarket Car Parts Canada – Leading the Industry

As Canada’s leading publication for the automotive aftermarket industry, with a focus on the aftermarket auto parts industry, auto repair, service centres, aftermarket auto parts distributors, and aftermarket auto parts suppliers, we are the Canadian source for auto mechanic news, and for information about the latest advances in auto mechanic technology. More than an auto parts magazine, we cover auto parts industry news, and we offer the insight, direction and market research that repair shops need in order to best service their customers. Whether using original equipment of aftermarket products as replacement parts, our readers rely on us to increase their market share and to be able to continue to provide top-notch service. As the Canadian source for auto parts news, we know that our readers rely on us to provide them with the latest information about aftermarket parts and accessories, auto care products, performance parts, and the automotive aftermarket industry overall. As the industry continues to evolve, affecting aftermarket size, our readers turn to us for the market research that will help them strategize and plan for the future, regardless of the market size.

Aftermarket Auto Parts – The Bigger Picture

As part of a much larger automotive footprint, aftermarket professionals know that their success depends on a variety of external factors, which is why we cover the entire automotive landscape. They know that today’s car sales figures, which normally take place in brick and mortar dealerships, determine which vehicles will end up in their aftermarket service bays in the years to come. That’s why we regularly deliver dealer news to our aftermarket readers. Since trucks and vans need replacement parts too, the fleet industry has a significant impact on the aftermarket. That’s why our readers trust us to educate them about fleet, whether they specialize in commercial vehicle maintenance or light truck repairs. Moreover, since many repair shops sell tires, we make sure they’re well informed about the latest products and technologies available. After all, the aftermarket auto parts industry covers a lot of territory, and while some information is available on aftermarket auto parts websites, we are the authority on the topic here in Canada, coast-to-coast. And while the friendly neighbourhood mechanic doesn’t usually do body work on vehicles that have been damaged in a traffic accident, it’s important for aftermarket professionals to know what’s going on in this part of the auto industry.To make sure they do, we provide complete coverage of the collision repair industry – a segment of the business with their own aftermarket auto parts challenges and concerns. And as auto body repair technology continues to evolve and advance, we are there to inform our audience about the changes, and about how to best take advantage of emerging trends. Finally, whether parts and emerging technologies are made in Canada, the United States, or abroad, we provide the insight and direction that helps today’s aftermarket professionals make sense of it all.