Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

The Jobber and the EV

How will the electric car affect the Jobber? We asked Kevin McBride of Brighton Automotive—a small community—how the EV will impact his business. Kevin replied: “It will be a little…
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Groupe Del Vasto: 2021 Virtual Convention

Due to the pandemic, Groupe Del Vasto held its convention this year in a virtual mode! Thus, meetings with Auto Value Parts Stores, as well as the repair shops specific…

Stryten Manufacturing Partners With Canadian Energy

The agreement expands Canadian Energy’s customer base and extends Stryten’s reach into the Canadian automotive aftermarket . Stryten Manufacturing and Canadian Energy have entered into an agreement where Canadian Energy…

Supporting Local Communities

During this dreadful time of pandemic, people are helping where they can, and it’s no surprise that businesses in the Automotive Aftermarket are pitching in, too. The owner and employees…

Standard Motor Adds QWIK-SENSOR to TPMS Product Line

Standard Motor Products will add the QWIK-SENSOR Multi-Frequency Single Sensor program to its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) product line. The New Multi-Frequency TPMS Sensor combines 314.9, 315, and 433/434…
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Separation Season by Diane Freeman

Proper torquing prevents lug damage and ‘flying’ tires. With Spring now well and truly upon us, the aftermarket is entering one of its busiest times of the year. Vehicles are booked to…

KYB to Reward Parts Professionals

Following up on the “Feeling is Believing” consumer rebate offer, KYB continues its 2021 National Promotion schedule with the May 1st launch of “Strut-Plus Rewards”. Beginning in May, Parts Professionals will…

Centric Parts Expands Friction Coverage

Centric Parts has expanded its line of brake components by adding 27 new friction part numbers that cover over 10 million vehicles in operation (VIO). New…
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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.