Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

AARO Hosts AGM, Names New President

On January 23, the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) held its annual general meeting (AGM). Traditionally, a physical meeting takes place alongside an Expo and trade show event which…

BCA Bearings Releases New Parts for the New Year

NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the release of 13 new product SKUs. This latest release continues to expand the late model coverage of BCA’s line of…

Mevotech’s TTX Stabilizer Bar Link for 12th & 13th Generation Ford F150

Mevotech announced the release of a new TTX stabilizer bar link—TXMS40836. With the release of TXMS40836, Mevotech now offers complete front end coverage for both the 12th and 13th generation (2020-2009) Ford F-150 within the TTX –Terrain Tough Extreme line. For steering and…

Safe and Secure: Analyzing Brake Hardware

Last time, Tom Stapor from NAPA Autotech guided us through some of the preliminary considerations when looking at vehicle brake system inspections. Following on from the preliminary inspection and a…
Jean-Francois Champagne AIA Canada President

Right to Repair: The Campaign is Progressing

On January 26th, during a virtual meeting with people from the aftermarket industry, Jean-François Champagne, President of AIA Canada, gave an update on the Your Car, Your Data, Your Choice campaign.…

AAPEX 2022: WD-40—Designed for Professionals

WD-40 was showcasing its line of Specialist product solutions for the automotive industry at AAPEX 2022. These include Gel Lubes, Penetrants (including an easy reach option)…

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.