Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Dealing With Diesel Contaminants

An easily caused issue, can often be significantly more complex to solve Due to their inherent design characteristics, diesel engines have traditionally been more challenged to meet emissions targets, particularly…

New Oil for Ford models: LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 6610

With Top Tec 6610, LIQUI MOLY is launching a new motor oil that meets the latest Ford requirements (WSS M2C 952-A1), among others. “This is a top-of-the-line oil that reduces…

AIA Curbside Chat: Mike Kealey

Dorman Products EVP discusses the issue regarding data and software access and how it has implications for aftermarket parts manufacturers as well as service providers. AIA Canada’s Curbside Chat series…

How to Help Employees Deal With Financial Stress

Here’s how one auto industry business helps employees deal with financial stress. I came across a great story in an American automotive trade publication. It seems that in the tough…

Hoist Harmony: Considerations for Service Lifts

Several factors need to be considered to ensure your service lifts provide the best performance and longevity. Service Lifts are one of the largest and most vital purchases for any…

New Bill Tabled on the Right to Repair in Quebec

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) welcomes the tabling of Bill 29, an Act to protect consumers against programmed obsolescence and promote durability, reparability…

Point S Continues its Canadian Expansion

The Point S banner offers vehicle service providers a veritable springboard for growth. There are a multitude of benefits associated with joining the Point S banner.…

Organizational Changes at Unimax

Unimax recently adopted a strategic plan aimed especially in pursuing its growth in Canada while wishing to build strong and lasting partnerships with its suppliers and…

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.