Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

The Right Oil Filter for Every Need

You may wonder what is the biggest threat to your engine? The answer is tiny – even microscopic – particles. If not properly filtered, these particles can accumulate inside the…

Spicer ReadyShaft Program Simplifies Driveshaft Ordering

Dana Incorporated has streamlined aftermarket driveshaft ordering with a smart part numbering system for its Spicer ReadyShaft program.   With more than 10,000 part numbers for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the Spicer…

Tenneco to Be Acquired by Apollo Funds

Tenneco announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO) (the “Apollo Funds”) in an all-cash transaction with an…

ISN Canada Group, Now in Calgary

ISN Canada Group Announces Its Expansion in Western Canada. ISN Canada Group (Integrated Supply Network) is thrilled to announce the third phase of its national expansion now offering a one-stop…

Philips MasterDuty Lighting for Class 2-8 Commercial Vehicles

Philips MasterDuty headlight bulbs, from Lumileds, are the latest innovation in forward lighting for commercial vehicles. Built to deliver exceptional and long-lasting lighting performance on Class 2-8 commercial vehicles, Philips…

ASE Instructor Training Conference a Huge Success

The 2023 ASE Instructor Training Conference, held last month, welcomed hundreds of high school and college instructors from auto, truck and collision repair programs nationwide. Attendees…

Diagnostics: What to Charge, When to Charge it

Diagnostic time is about more than just scanning for codes. As cars become more advanced, with ever more computer-controlled functions and sensors, when a problem or…

ASE Vouchers Now Available for EV Testing

ASE recently announced the creation of Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards. The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document and establish electrical…

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.