Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Dayco Hydraulic Crimper Program

Dayco, an engine products and drive systems specialist, launched a crimper program for customers in North America that stock hydraulic components.   The new hydraulic crimper program simplifies the process of securing…

Pylon & BFGoodrich Off Road Wiper Blade Wins Second Stevie Award

The BFGoodrich Off Road Wiper Blade, engineered and manufactured by Pylon, was named the winner of the People’s Choice Stevie Award for Favorite New Products in the 19th Annual American Business Awards (ABA).   Previously, Pylon’s design of the BFGoodrich Off-Road…

Adapting to Meet the Needs

We contacted George Rempel Auto Centre in Winnipeg and spoke with Owner Jeff Rempel. “This business was founded by my dad, George and his business partner, Richard Janzen in 1997…

Continental Increases Coverage, Service of Autodiagnos Pro

Continental substantially increased the vehicle coverage and service capabilities of its Autodiagnos Pro Automotive Diagnostic System. New coverage has been added for European makes that include 1.53 million Volkswagen, Audi,…

Automechanika Frankfurt September 14-16

What are the current issues, trends in the aftermarket? What are the future challenges for repair shops? 2021’s Automechanika Frankfurt Digital Plus will be held in a more compact form, with a…

Light at the End of the Tunnel by Robert Pitt

Thankfully we have reopened in most areas and re-awakened our ability to socialize. Now we can enjoy a meal at a patio restaurant, even travel for the most part outside…

AAPEX Free Online Training Sessions

AAPEX wants you to remember that you can ‘stay competitive with free training! Boost your business and skills with FREE training sessions as AAPEX’s Joe’s Garage…

Plan to Attend Shad’s R&R 2023

This June marks the 48th year of the charitable institution called Shad’s R&R For the Kids and its big-hearted giving to Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC)! Mark…

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.