Auto Aftermarket News in Canada

Collaboration and Innovation

In June, Mevotech Appointed Matt Weiss as Executive Vice President of Sales for its North American operations. Known for his collaborative approach which has led to successful sales growth across…

Wakefield Canada Celebrates 20 Years of Success

Dave Fifield, President, Wakefield Canada (right) and Bob MacDonald at the 20th anniversary celebration. Credit: Huw EvansAttendees included employees, past and present, as well as business and industry partners and…

More Than Just Skin in the Game

Behind every successful independent auto repair shop, there’s an owner who lives a life most people couldn’t handle for a week—and probably wouldn’t want to. From the outside, it might…

Pro-Cut Offers Four Free Training Options

Pro-Cut™ offers four free training opportunities to help shops get the most out of their Pro-Cut on-car brake lathes. “Because we continually emphasize the value of resurfacing brake rotors, both…

Schrader Launches AirCheck BLE in North America

Schrader TPMS Solutions, the aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies and a pioneer in tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), announced the launch of AirCheck BLE in North America—the first app-based, universal…

SKF expands its parts catalog

The automotive division of SKF offers roughly 20,000 replacement products, so it’s no surprise that the company showcased several innovations at its AAPEX booth. Guided by…

KYB Flexes its Muscles

When Autosphere visited their booth, KYB representatives discussed the development of new suspension products designed for heavy-duty use. Chris Gillund and Andy Castleman moved in front…

Agility shifts up a gear

Agility Auto Parts had some exciting news to share with the Autosphere team during its visit to the AAPEX trade show in Las Vegas. Scott Cléroux,…

Tablets for Digital Vehicle Inspections

A thorough and structured digital inspection of a customer’s vehicle using a tablet is an underused but highly effective way to build a strong and profitable…

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.