Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Valvoline Announces Partnership With Toronto Blue Jays

Valvoline announced a partnership agreement between Valvoline Canada and the Toronto Blue Jays. This historic first for Valvoline Canada will provide the 150-year-old brand marketing rights throughout the 2021 season.…

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi Moves Online

Messe Frankfurt India together with Auto Component Manufacturers of India (ACMA) have announced that the fifth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi has been moved to an all-virtual concept. Focused…

Spark Plug Performance

There was a time when spark plugs were designed to last for a couple of years. Bi-annually, vehicles would be brought into the service bay for a tune-up, which often…

Engine Bay Examination

Winter in Canada can wreak havoc on our vehicles. The extreme cold and in many parts of the country sand, salt and brine used to clear the roads of snow…

NPW Companies Honoured With AASA Channel Excellence Award

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance congratulates Auto Value shareholder owner NPW Companies and channel partner Standard Motor Products on winning the 2021 AASA Channel Excellence Award. The award, presented by Epicor,…

Lubricants & Fluids for Auxiliary Systems

Often neglected, liquids and lubricants whose reservoirs are accessible under the hood deserve the attention of garages. Klondike power steering fluid. Photo Klondike Director of Business…

Prediction for Parts Demand in 2023

We contacted Jobbers Nick Bintas, Spark Auto Electric, Maggie Davison, Port Perry Auto and Zak Krieger, Barton Auto Parts to get their comments on the questions.…

Engaging the Next Generation of Technicians

Effective recruitment strategies for independent shops in era of labour shortages. As far as the labour market for independent shops in the automotive industry goes, things…

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.