Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Find That Leak Easily

LeakFinder from Tracer Products is a cost-effective solution for end-users in the automotive aftermarket. These products are made for DIY jobs and small to mid-sized automotive repair shops. They are the perfect tool for…

USI and Bumper to Bumper Donated Thousands of Respirators

Uni-Select and Bumper to Bumper Canada organized a COVID-19 Task Force and donated thousands of N95 respirators to Canadian healthcare professionals and local hospitals. “These are unprecedented times and we…

Your Greatest Asset

Customers are the lifeblood of our industry. I read a mission statement recently that declared, “We exceed our customers’ expectations!” That appealed to me… and got me thinking. You all—Manufacturer,…

Active Service Part 2

A continued look at how the aftermarket and service providers are navigating through the challenging environment of COVID-19. Recently, CarCare Business embarked on a quest to ask service providers across…

Extend ASE Certifications Remotely With Renewal App

The new ASE renewal app allows automobile service professionals to extend their certification expiration dates by one year without setting foot in a test centre. With stay-at-home orders in effect…

Rein Automotive Automatic Transmission Service

CRP Automotive offers Rein® Automotive Automatic Transmission Service Kits for a wide range of European models equipped with ZF 6HP series transmissions. The new service kits include all of the…

Critical Components

Some of the most vital parts for reliable vehicle operations are drive belts, timing belts, and cooling system hoses. When it comes to belt systems and…

Continental Fans Restore OE Engine Cooling

Continental engine cooling fan assemblies are specifically designed to make engine service easier. The assemblies are direct replacements for the factory units and are engineered to…

NAPA Ontario Associate Store Owners Conference

An Informative Conference Dedicated to Associate Store Owners. The very well-attended NAPA Associate Store Owners Conference at the JW Marriott Rosseau in Minett, Ontario March 25th…

Jobbers and the Changing Consumer Demographics

How are the current changing consumer demographics affecting Canadian jobbers… what are their biggest headaches, their business worries today? CarCare Business wondered jobbers felt about this,…

What Drivers Want

A recent study by AIA Canada outlines consumers’ expectations regarding the maintenance and repair of their vehicles. On March 24, AIA Canada invited Rick Nadeau of…

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.