Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

MANN+HUMMEL—80 Years of Unwavering Commitment

2021 finds filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL celebrating its 80th anniversary. Since its founding in 1941, the family-owned company has now developed into the world’s leading filtration expert, providing employment for around…

HELLA’s Rear Combination Lamp for the Polestar 2

HELLA has implemented a highly integrated, continuous rear combination lamp for the new Polestar 2, consisting of lighting and electronic components. It gives the Polestar electric performance fastback its unique,…

Bestbuy Welcomes Shareholder Novalex

Bestbuy Distributors announces that Novalex Auto Parts has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Edison Hu, the owner of Novalex, is an established part store owner who has been…

Quebec Introduces Stricter COVID-19 Measures

Premier Francois Legault called the new measures “shock therapy,” which will be begin on January 9 and last until at least February 8. The new measures will include the following:…
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Alliance Announces Aftermarket Jackpot Convention

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. announced Auto Value will be returning to AAPEX for an Aftermarket Jackpot Convention – High Stakes Edition – in 2022. “The 2015 and 2018…

LIQUI MOLY Chasing Records Again

LIQUI MOLY’s December sales are 38 percent above the same month last year.   The company has made huge investments to combat the global crisis. The marketing budget has more than…

Restore the Image by Mark Potvin

Whether you are an owner, an automotive technician or even a tire technician, you have a duty to always take care of the image your business projects. Be aware that…

AAPEX 2022: Snap-On Launches Zeus+ Scan Tool

For professional tool brand Snap-On, the Zeus+ automotive digital scan tool is the ultimate tool for comprehensive automotive diagnostics and repair solutions. Introduced in October, the…

New ASE ADAS Specialist Certification

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has introduced a new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4). ASE created the L4 ADAS…

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.