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Akebono Expands ProACT Product Line

Akebono Expands ProACT Product Line

Akebono Brake Corporation recently announced that its ProACT Ultra-Premium Disc Brake Pad line has been expanded with the addition of four new part numbers. The company…
European Coverage Added to Raybestos Product Lines

European Coverage Added to Raybestos Product Lines

Raybestos has announced the expansion of its Element3 and R-Line product lines, increasing coverage for European applications. Kristin Grons, Marketing Manager at Brake Parts Inc (BPI)…

From the Bay: Valuable Resources

When you face a difficult problem in the service bay, take advantage of the support that’s available.  For service providers and particularly the technicians working the…

CIAS 2020: Looking Ahead

The 2020 Canadian International AutoShow showcases the types of vehicles and technologies that aftermarket service providers will likely see in their service bays in the next…

Here & Now: Online Parts Retailing Study

Since AIA published its last report, online automotive parts spend has more than doubled. Online retailing is now well established, yet the trend continues to evolve…
Car Care Business, Huw Evans, Dayco, CSRA, Dayco RPX, winning sleds, podium finishes

Dayco Sleds Sweep CSRA Pro Open Race

Dayco sponsored snowmobiles take 1-2-3 at CSRA Season Opener in Lindsay, Ont. The first weekend in February saw the start of the annual Canadian Snowcross Racing…
Mitchell 1 Enhances Wiring Diagrams

Mitchell 1 Enhances Wiring Diagrams

Mitchell 1 recently announced that in its latest release of the ProDemand auto repair information software, wiring diagrams have been enhanced with exclusive features. The interactive…
Car Care Business, Huw Evans, Dean Clarke, Exide Technologies, Ontario, Regional Sales Manager, new appointments, automotive, heavy-duty

Dean Clarke Joins Exide Technologies

Exide Technologies has announced the appointment of Dean Clarke to the role of Regional Sales Manager, Transportation for its automotive and heavy-duty vehicle business in Ontario.…

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.