Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

KYB Looks to the Future in Canada

After 21 incredible years with KYB, Ray Proulx, Senior Business Development Manager of Canada, will be retiring on January 31, 2026. Throughout his career, Ray played a pivotal role in…

Roy Kent Named President of Federated Auto Parts

Roy Kent has been named president of Federated Auto Parts, it was January 22nd by Sue Godschalk, CEO, Federated Auto Parts. “Roy brings valuable insight, a collaborative approach and a…

NEXT MSS Cabinet Systems Set New Standard in Modularity

Sonic, a leading provider of professional-grade tool solutions and equipment, introduced the NEXT MSS modular storage system, marking the next evolution of the trusted MSS series that has been a professional favourite for…

Best of Both Worlds?

New service opportunities are emerging via advancing timing belt and engine technology. In Canada and the U.S., the average age of vehicles on the road continues to increase. According to…

The Hidden Cost of Shortcuts

When a previous shop improvised instead of informing the customer, a routine clutch replacement became a costly lesson in standards and accountability. You’ve surely seen the…

Dayco Joins NHRA Contingency Program

Dayco, a global leader in high-performance drive system solutions, has announced its 2026 participation in the NHRA Contingency Program. Dayco will post $17,000 for racers competing…

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.