Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Diagnostic: Outside the Box

When service information is lacking, a little inventiveness is often required. The following case study is an example of why you must think beyond the information we are given in…
Snap-on Introduces New Floor Jack Sets

Snap-on Introduces New Floor Jack Sets

Snap-on recently announced the release of its new 1.75-Ton Aluminum High-Performance Floor Jack (FJ175) sets. The floor jack is not only designed for easy maneuvering but is also strong and…

Brian’s Beat: Toyota Updates a Best Seller

Toyota’s Canadian built RAV4 is one of the Perennial top-three small SUVs in this country and has been a long time. Along with its chief rival, the [also built in…
Brake Parts Inc Honours Leaders

Brake Parts Inc Honours Leaders

Brake Parts Inc (BPI) recently announced that it has honoured five of its team members with the BPI Leadership Award. The awards were presented by the company during its global…

Technology: Creating the Right Culture

The right tools and processes are no good if you don’t have the right people. It’s important to remember that as an owner or manager, the buck stops with you.…
New Rein Automotive Thermostat Hoses for BMW

New Rein Automotive Thermostat Hoses for BMW

CRP Automotive has announced that it is now offering new Rein Automotive thermostat hoses (Part Nos. CHU0457, CHU0465, CHU0484). The parts have been introduced by the company as upgraded replacements…
BorgWarner Announces Plans to Acquire Delphi Technologies

BorgWarner Announces Plans to Acquire Delphi Technologies

BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies have jointly announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which BorgWarner will be acquiring Delphi Technologies. An all-stock transaction will take place,…

Above and Beyond

Andrew Ackers and his partner, Alysa first opened the doors of Upper James AUTOPRO in Spring 2019, in Hamilton, ON. Each had managed repairs shops for…

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.