Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Elgin’s O.E. Lifter & Guide Assemblies for GM LS Engines

Elgin Industries has introduced Elgin PRO-STOCK  genuine original equipment valve lifter and guide assemblies for General Motors LS Series engines equipped with Active Fuel Management technology.  Available now through leading engine…

ASE C1 Test Validates Knowledge of Service Consultants

Designed to improve the quality of service through voluntary testing, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers the service consultant certification (C1) test. C1 certification provides shops with…
Brian Rowland Knowledge Exchange Conference

Knowledge Exchange Conference: Trial by Fire

Brian Rowland’s experience provided some extremely valuable insight for attendees at this year’s ACPN Knowledge Exchange conference. Many of us strive to be successful. The automotive aftermarket is one of…

NTN Launches TRIAGE Engineering Solutions

NTN Canada is rolling out its innovative TRIAGE Engineering Solutions powered by INSYNC Remote Diagnostics to provide industry-leading support to its valued customers. NTN’s new TRIAGE-based engineering system combines HI…

CRC Celebrates 50 Years of Brakleen

CRC Industries, Inc. is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its flagship brand, CRC Brakleen, the original aerosol brake parts cleaner. Since its launch in 1971, BRAKLEEN has been the most…

Investing in ADAS Calibration

Mechanical shops are getting up to speed with the calibration of advanced driver assistance systems and are integrating this new element into their complete repair processes…

Planning for Proficiency

Keeping technician skills up to date is becoming ever more critical.  One of the biggest questions we hear in aftermarket service is how technicians can keep…

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.