Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

SEMA360: TPMS Programming Tool for Schrader

Pressure sensor supplier Schrader introduced several new products at SEMA360. One of them is the new diagnostic and programming tool S56, part number 21256. This handy tool is used to…

SEMA360: Easy Alignment With Hofmann

During SEMA360, Hofmann presented its latest version of its alignment equipment, the 678 Imaging geoliner. This new precision equipment has been designed to simplify as much as possible the work…

Automechanika Shanghai’s Back with Hybrid Formula

Automechanika Shanghai navigates the pandemic through its hybrid event. The show commences from December 2 to 5 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), while people across the world…

Access to Virtual AAPEX Training Experience Extended

The Virtual AAPEX Experience is offering its training content at no cost to automotive aftermarket professionals until Dec. 5, even if they didn’t register and attend the experience in early…

AAPEX2020: Walker Focuses on Oxygen Probes

As part of AAPEX 2020, Walker Company showcased its updated and comprehensive line of oxygen sensors. As exhaust systems are designed to be replaced far less frequently than they were…

Mevotech Releases Upgraded Spherical Control Arm Bushing

Mevotech announced the release of a new upgraded spherical control arm bushing for popular 2019-2011 Ford and Lincoln vehicles—passenger, SUVs and Police vehicles. Durable, greaseable sintered metal bearings replace OE-style…

AAPEX 2020: Garage Gurus Spreads Knowledge

Garage Gurus, the training unit of the DriV group, offered several clinics on the virtual exhibition platform AAPEX 2020. Garage Gurus offers online training, in its training centers but also…

SEMA360: John Bean Proposes Alignment System

As part of SEMA360, John Bean Company presented, among its new products, a complete alignment and diagnostic system, the V3300. This mobile unit has been designed to simplify the work…

Epicor Announces ‘Thousands of Reasons’

The ‘Thousands of Reasons’ includes daily $1,000 Cash Drawings— to consult its experts during AAPEX 2022. Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote…

Right to Repair on Parliament Hill

On October 18, AIA Canada and a group of 20 members from across the country met with Members of Parliament (MPs) and other political decision-makers to…

Unusual Volkswagen No Start

Delving deeper revealed problems beyond the usual fuel and spark issues. Volkswagen Beetle Photo Volkswagen of America This time around, our subject vehicle was a 2016…

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.