Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Snap-on Offers Limited-Edition Coloured Bezels

Snap-on® is now offering limited-edition diagnostic platforms featuring special-coloured bezels—TRITON™ with gold, APOLLO+™ with silver and SOLUS+™ with bronze—while supplies last. “The gold, silver and bronze colours give a brilliant,…

TotalEnergies Announces the Launch of Quartz 0W-12 in Canada

TotalEnergies has announced the launch of its new premium engine oil, Quartz Ineo Xtra Efficiency 0W-12, in Canada. This high-performance, low-viscosity oil is designed for the latest generation of thermal and hybrid engines and…

LIQUI MOLY Reduces Canister Colours

Diversification is a proven strategy at LIQUI MOLY. It ranges from a broad product range through different sales channels to strong internationalization. “But sometimes less is more,” says Marketing Director…

Melling Award Presented to E.R.I. Engine Rebuilders

Melling presented the E.R.I. Engine Rebuilders Inc., with the Million Dollar Club award in recognition of their ongoing support and outstanding performance serving the Automotive Engine Parts Aftermarket. E.R.I. ‘s…

New NAPA AUTOPRO Location in Edmonton

It’s official: Garry Jheount’s team has gone yellow and blue by joining the NAPA AUTOPRO network! Cochrane Automotive Repair, located at 14212 118 Ave NW in…

KYB Reinforces Sales and Marketing Teams

KYB Americas is proud to announce two key appointments to their talented staff. Whitney Howard comes to us with an agency background, and has worked with…

UAP Appoints Alain Primeau as President

UAP is pleased to announce the appointment of Alain Primeau as its new President, effective December 1. With more than 20 years of experience within the…

Highlander Hybrid Woes

We had the opportunity to look at a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a no start, gasoline engine will not run, and the vehicle will not…

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.