Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Hunter’s BL Series of Bench Lathes Now Available

Hunter’s BL Series of bench lathes, now including a new tablet, is available for ordering. The tablet conveniently brings a wide range of information to the technician’s fingertips in an…

Fluid for Thought

The importance of power steering maintenance. When thinking about lubricants and maintenance in a typical light-duty vehicle, power steering fluid can often be overlooked. Because replacing power steering fluid is…

More Transparency, More Trust

How a digital inspection process benefits both the shop and the customer. Today, there are plenty of online statistics that indicate between 68-80% of vehicles on the road need of…

Schaeffler Aftermarket Relocates, Expands N. A. Operations

To better accommodate its continued growth and expanding potential in the North American market, Schaeffler announced plans to relocate and expand its Automotive Aftermarket operations. Ground-breaking for its new 250,000 square-foot facility in…

Critical Components

Some of the most vital parts for reliable vehicle operations are drive belts, timing belts, and cooling system hoses. When it comes to belt systems and hoses, the quality of…

Continental Fans Restore OE Engine Cooling

Continental engine cooling fan assemblies are specifically designed to make engine service easier. The assemblies are direct replacements for the factory units and are engineered to restore original cooling performance.…

NAPA Ontario Associate Store Owners Conference

An Informative Conference Dedicated to Associate Store Owners. The very well-attended NAPA Associate Store Owners Conference at the JW Marriott Rosseau in Minett, Ontario March 25th and 26th, saw owners…

NGK Presents 161 New Ignition Coils

New ignition coils introduced by NGK cover more than 8 million vehicles on the road. Niterra Canada, formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs Canada, has announced…

ENEOS 0W-8 Now Available

ENEOS X Prime 0W-8 Fully Synthetic Motor Oil is now available for purchase and started shipping on September 1, 2023. The ultra-low viscosity 0W-8 was created…

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.