Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

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…

A Day in Court by Dave Redinger

If it’s too good to be true… you might end up in litigation. A couple of months ago, I was called to court as an expert witness. I hate going…

Preparing for Winter by Brad York

There is no question that 2020 has proved to be one of the most challenging and disruptive years of recent times. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced ours and other industries,…

Parts Warehouse Finalizes Deal with Distributors Warehouse

Little Rock, Ark.-based Replacement Parts, which goes to market as Parts Warehouse and Crow-Burlingame, is pleased to announce the completion of its merger with Distributors Warehouse headquartered in Paducah, Ky.…

Saco Auto Parts Joins Bestbuy Distributors

Bestbuy Distributors Limited has announced that Sako Auto Parts has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Jacob and Sam Yako (formerly of Paste Auto Parts in Toronto, Ontario) are…

Dayco’s Aftermarket Timing Belt

Effective October 15, when a technician or a DIYer purchases a Dayco Water Pump or Dayco Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump they can register their purchase at aftna125k.dayco.com/125k/, to be…

Speedy Edmonton Millwoods: Success and Service

Speedy Auto Service Edmonton Millwoods has been owned and operated by Biju Abraham since 2010. The business boasts top-tier customer service, and low staff turnover and…

AIA’s High Fives for Kids Golf Event

Georgetown Golf Club saw 134 golfers hit the links Thursday, September 8th for the AIA Ontario Division High Five for Kids Golf Tournament. The weather was…

Monsieur Muffler Becomes M Mécanique 360

With a new name, but the same experienced team, Monsieur Muffler is evolving with its market to offer more services to its customers underneath the new…

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.