Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

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Uni-Select Appoints Brian McManus as CEO

Uni-Select announced that Brent Windom has decided to retire, appointing Brian McManus as his successor with the dual role of Executive Chair and CEO. Brent Windom will be retiring from his…

An Inspiration to Others With Kathryn Jones

Kathryn Jones has always had a passion for the automotive aftermarket industry and helping others succeed. Growing up in an automotive family, Kathryn Jones felt her destiny lay in pursuing…

ATC Launches Solutions for EVs in North America

ATC Drivetrain (ATC) announced that it is launching remanufacturing capabilities for electric vehicle systems at its Oklahoma City, OK facility to serve the North American automotive market. The announcement was…

AB Magique Opens Doors to E-Commerce

A button appears in the new version of AB Magique software and it changes the way you do business! VL Communications celebrates its 35th anniversary and launches a new version…
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EV Servicing by Diane Freeman

The demand for cleaner vehicles is clearly growing among consumers. You don’t have to look very far to see that manufacturers are offering more Electric Vehicles and in some cases…

Pandemic Jobber Concerns

We thought maybe it was time to find out how Jobbers were faring during the COVID pandemic. Jay Oberai of Partsmart, Richmond Hill remarked about his concerns and the day-to-day…
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AIA Canada Announces Return of Canada Night for 2021

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and its Canada Night Committee announced the plan for a recharged and revamped 2021 Canada Night event. Traditionally held during the Automotive Aftermarket…

Knowledge Exchange Conference: Content is King

E-commerce should be viewed more as a value chain, than a supply chain, says Mariano Vainstein. Over the last two decades, e-commerce has become an increasingly important sales channel. As…

Transmission AB: A Community Essential

Transmission experts are almost as rare as blacksmiths; and yet… Unlike the impression created by the advancement of technology, it is still far from being perfect.…

Premium Replacement Wiper Blades

Wiper blade replacement should be offered to consumers twice a year, for example when they go for seasonal tire swaps. Sunlight, the effect of abrasives or…

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.