Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Uni-Select Provides a Business Update

Uni-Select is providing a business update for April and May, following the implementation of a number of actions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. As previously reported, Uni-Select’s operating performance…

Registration Open for AAPEX 2020

Attendee registration is open for AAPEX 2020, Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5,  at the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas. As the premier event…

Auto Aide Summer Webinar Series

This summer, the Auto Aide Summer Webinar Series is going to run a set of 5 webinars on two separate sets of dates. The same classes will be broadcast on…

Susan Hitchon: Aftermarket Leader

CarCare Business wanted to focus your attention on Susan Hitchon—the first woman Chair of AIA Canada and a person who has diligently worked her way up in the automotive aftermarket…

Canadian Black Book: Automotive Market Update

At the midpoint of June, we continue to see wholesale prices in Canada decline slowly. All Car segments for 2-8-year-old vehicles fell​ by 0.58%, almost the same as last week’s…

A Step Forward

FCA’s eTorque system adds efficiency to its popular RAM 1500 and Jeep Wrangler models, but also requires some unique understanding and servicing requirements. Since strict Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)…

2022 AIA AGM: The Future of Mobility

Ideas and predictions on personal transportation and servicing in the future. As part of the 2022 AIA Canada Annual General Meeting and Conference, May 10, saw…

KYB Rewards Parts Professionals

Following up on the successful “Feeling is Believing” consumer rebate offer, KYB continues its 2022 National Promotion schedule with the launch of “Strut-Plus Rewards”.  Beginning May…

Online Communities of Experts

Even the most experienced technicians don’t hesitate to check out various platforms where they can benefit from the experience of other mechanical professionals. Internet is full…

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.