Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Pièces d’auto Lacroix Joins the NAPA Network

UAP announced that the Lacroix family has decided to join the NAPA banner. As of September 26, the Laval, Saint-Eustache, Terrebonne, Boisbriand, and Mirabel stores will become NAPA Auto Parts…

Registration Now Open for ASE Summer Certification

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) summer registration period is now open. More than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and…

Gearing up for EVs

They are coming but are you ready for them? Did you know that by 2030, the federal government wants 40% of new vehicles to be electric?  When we heard these…

Diagnostics: Profitable Troubleshooting

Billing for diagnostic time can be a contentious issue for many automotive service providers. On the one hand, you’ve got more complex vehicles entering your service bays which require more…

Diagnostics: Smart Investments

Over the last 15 years, automotive service technicians have seen a dramatic change in vehicle technology. To properly repair late-model vehicles today requires a significant understanding of these technologies as well as…

New Offer for KYB Excel-Gold Members

From July 1 through September 30, Service Providers who have registered for KYB’s Excel-Gold program will be able to receive $25 for every set of 4 KYB shocks, struts or…

NAPA Ontario Golf Helps Make-A-Wish Canada

A bright sunny day saw more than 180 golfers hit the links at Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club, Ariss, Ontario for the NAPA Ontario Charity Golf event on July…

Getting in the Fastlane With Mitchell 1

While visiting Mitchell 1 at AAPEX 2023, Autosphere had an opportunity to chat with Ben Johnson, Director of Product Management. A key theme for Mitchell 1…

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.