Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Hot Escape by Mark Lemay

A Ford SUV has problems blowing cold air. Recently, we came upon a very interesting case. There was a 2017 Ford Escape with a customer complaint of the A/C not…

Free Thermal Imaging Applications Webinar

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, Oct. 23 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Thermal Imaging Applications in a…

John Bean Becomes WorldSkills Global Partner

John Bean is now a global industry partner of WorldSkills International. John Bean will support WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 with the automobile technology, providing wheel alignment and calibration equipment. In addition…

Dana Bolsters Victor Reinz Brand in North America

Dana has made a commitment to the Victor Reinz brand to ensure that their sealing technologies are available to the North American aftermarket. Dana’s engineering footprint can be found on…

Virtual AAPEX Keynote Session

The Virtual AAPEX Experience Keynote Session will feature a roundtable discussion with panellists sharing insights on, “What to Expect on the Road Ahead.” It will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3…

AIA Outlook Study: Predictions for the Aftermarket

Both challenges and opportunities lie ahead for this important sector of the economy. AIA Canada recently released its Outlook 2020 Study, prepared by Ernst & Young (EY). The report was…

Expanded Late Model BCA Wheel Bearings Coverage

NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, announced the release of 19 new product SKUs. This new release expands the late model coverage of BCA’s line of wheel bearings and…

Inventory Management Post COVID

We asked jobbers about inventory methods now that COVID has passed. We again spoke with Dave Elliott at Wallaceburg Auto, Alex Parker, CARQUEST Auto and Bruce…

CARQUEST-WORLDPAC Golf Aids Needy Children

Tuesday, August 30 saw light rain and drizzle most of the day but the golfers in attendance at the CARQUEST-WORLDPAC Annual Charity Golf event were undeterred…

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.