Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Bestbuy Welcomes Three New Shareholders

Just Brake Bestbuy Distributors announces Just Brake—located at 90 Milvan Dr., North York—has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Proudly owned by the Awad family, Just Brake has been…
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ZF Aftermarket Portal an Essential Tool for Workshops

All market participants in the automotive spare parts market depend on up-to-date technical information. ZF provides parts dealers and workshop operators and many other interested parties, with all the information…

Mitchell 1 Expands Portfolio of ADAS Coverage

Mitchell 1 now offers the Driver Assist ADAS QuickLink feature across its suite of repair information software, expanding coverage to most makes and models of cars, light trucks and commercial…

Fast, Accurate, Profitable Shop Estimates

Quality estimates are vital to a service shop’s overall performance. Shop estimates are a lynchpin for any automotive service provider. How they’re generated, communicated and utilized has a huge impact…
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Vehicle Security: Better Access and Efficiency

On April 20, Donny Seyfer, Executive Officer for the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) hosted a webinar on auto security procedures for Canadian repair technicians. Being able to access…
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CRM Strategy: Connection and Retention

Today, there are more options than ever for building a successful CRM strategy in auto repair. For aftermarket service providers, customer loyalty and retention are the cornerstones of the business.…

Dana’s Holistic Approach to Sustainability Awarded

Dana has received the inaugural Sustainability Award in Automotive from the ATZ/MTZ Group and Roland Berger for its Holistic Sustainability Approach. Dana was selected from more than 50 submissions and…
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LKQ Acquires Uni-Select

Chicago-based LKQ Corporation and Uni-Select announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for LKQ to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares…

Check Brakes, Suspension & Bearings

With spring, it’s time for a serious inspection under your customers’ cars. I would like to talk to you about the major components necessary for the…

Lubricant & Fluid Demand

Demand in the lubricant and fluid field is quite important today with new vehicles and specs coming into the market. Autosphere asked our jobbers if they…

Causes of Electrical & Electronic Automotive Problems

Billy Thomas, Trainer at Uni-Select, says that several separate systems are working together, making diagnosis even more complex. Photo Uni-Select With the explosion of electronic accessories…

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.