Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Carquest/Worldpac WD Officially Open

Recently we saw the new Carquest/Worldpac warehouse officially opened in the Caledon area! Many were on hand to watch this positive event and take a tour of the immense warehouse…

2023 Bestbuy Conference Celebrates 70 Years of Success

The event drew shareholders and vendors from across North America for a truly special occasion. May 4-6 saw Bestbuy Distributors host its 2023 Annual General Meeting and Trade Show. Each…

Auto Value Wraps up Hawaii Getaway

Grand Prize-winning guests bid farewell to Oahu, HI after spending a week’s vacation in paradise as part of the Auto Value “Hawaii Getaway” promotion. One hundred attendees flew to the…

Success Stories of Foreign Workers in Mechanics

The use of foreign labour is a very interesting solution for shop managers, when the process is well prepared. Difficult to find local workers for automotive aftermarket shops. In a…

Vehicle Repair Shop Time and Production Management

Shop management system production workflow timekeeper feature helps increase productivity and profitability. Shop management software providers point out that this feature, which is typically available as part of the software…

Manitoba’s Sun Fund for Kids Golf Tournament

The Sun Fund for Kids golf tournament is being presented by Manitoba Automotive Aftermarket members on June 8th. This special tournament was started in 2005 by AIA Manitoba volunteers. Now…

Mevotech Named One of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies

Mevotech, a North American market leader in the engineering, design and manufacturing of automotive aftermarket steering and suspension parts, announced it has been honoured with a 2023 Canada’s Best Managed…

Delivering the Goods (and Services)

The importance of effective staff training and development Operating a successful automotive service and repair facility today, is complex and challenging. In order for the business to thrive, there are…

Ensuring Wheel Alignment

Some of your customers take advantage of the warmer weather to take their vehicles out, and many of them would like their summer cars to run…

SHAD’s R&R’s For the Kids

A big event that the entire aftermarket takes part in is coming on June 13 at Woodington Lake Golf Course in Tottenham, Ontario—SHAD’s R&R For the…

Register for Slapshots For a Cause!

Register now for Slapshots for a Cause! It’s playoff season and a good reason to strap on your skates, tape up a stick and get out…

WD-40: Cleaner and More Versatile

WD-40 has introduced a range of low VOC compliant products that are easier to use and save time for professionals.  In January 2024, new Volatile Organic…

AARO Enhances Group Benefit Program

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) is excited to unveil a major improvement to their group benefits program. In their continuous effort to provide outstanding…

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.