Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Lordco Auto Parts Opens Second Alberta Store

Fourteen months after opening its first superstore in Southern Alberta, Canadian-owned-and-operated Lordco Auto Parts has now opened its first store in Edmonton, Alberta. The new Edmonton store is stocked with…

AIA Canada Releases New Data Visualization Tool

AIA Canada has released a research tool for aftermarket data that will be updated on a regular basis. Based on the results of AIA’s 2020 Outlook Study, this tool provides…

Pennzoil Announces Carbon Neutral Lubricants

Pennzoil announced it will offer customers carbon-neutral lubricants for passenger cars in North America. Existing products within the Pennzoil Platinum® line of fully synthetic motor oils are carbon neutral as…
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Don’t Overlook Air Conditioning

An air conditioner failure will not prevent a vehicle from hitting the road. But this equipment, which has become the standard even on entry-level cars, is valuable in hot weather.…
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Valvoline Launches 2nd Annual Mechanics’ Month Campaign

Valvoline announced the upcoming March launch of the brand’s 2nd annual Mechanics’ Month. This 31-day campaign will honour mechanics throughout multiple countries where the brand operates, by giving special thanks…

Dana’s New Senior V.P. of Global Operations

Now in effect, Dana Incorporated announced that Chris Clark has been named Senior Vice President of Global Operations. In this role, Clark is responsible for leading global manufacturing operations across…

Dayco N.A. Launches 32 New OE-Quality LD Belt Kits

Dayco, leading engine products, and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial, and aftermarket industries, continues to introduce new ways for professional techs and do-it-yourselfers to…

State of the Automotive Aftermarket

As we head into 2023, there are some challenges, but also some solid opportunities for the industry. When we look at the auto care industry in…

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.