Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Record-Breaking Month for LIQUI MOLY

The past month was the best November in the company’s history for LIQUI MOLY. The German oil and additive specialist closed the fall month with sales of almost 62-million euro.…

A Different Approach by Mark Lemay

Diagnosing and servicing EVs requires new protocols. For the purposes of this article, the term EV refers to both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrids as the high voltage system…

AASA: Present and Future Predictions for the Aftermarket

Despite challenges, longer-term prospects look favourable says the association. On December 1, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) scheduled a media conference to provide an update on the industry sector…

Victor Reinz Wave-Stopper Gaskets Now Available

Dana Incorporated added Victor Reinz Wave-Stopper multi-layer steel (MLS) gaskets to its aftermarket portfolio, featuring Dana-patented technology designed to address the increased sealing requirements of head gaskets in today’s light and…

Colpron New Head of ZF Aftermarket

Megan Moody, Regional Head of Communication, NA Aftermarket for ZF Aftermarket has let us know that Philippe Colpron is now an Executive Vice President as Head of ZF’s aftermarket division…

Automechanika Shanghai 2020 Closes

Automechanika Shanghai’s physical fair closes its doors after successfully engaging with players worldwide through its hybrid platform, AMS Live. These onsite-to-online activities presented dynamic opportunities to reconnect the automotive ecosystem…

Occupying the Electrical Market

For independent workshops, the arrival of electric and hybrid vehicles represents a challenge that some are taking up with enthusiasm. We spoke to three workshops in the Quebec City area…

M 360 Mechanic Replaces Mister Muffler

Years in the making, the Mister Muffler brand, with its 65-year history in Canada, is being transformed into M 360 Mechanic. During the fall season, the…

Surcharge on Credit Cards

Automotive Service Providers have a new fee option. For many consumers, automotive repairs can be expensive. As a result, many service providers are no doubt familiar…

Speedy Auto Service: All Charged Up!

Thorough plans are essential to ensure shops are ready for electric vehicles. Speedy Auto Service is an iconic Canadian brand that’s celebrating 66 years in business…

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.