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A split-screen screenshot demonstrating the integration between AB Magique shop management software and the NAPA PROLink parts catalog. The left side shows a repair estimate for a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, while the right side shows the NAPA PROLink interface searching for fuel filters. The VL Communications logo is featured at the bottom.

AB Magique Adds NAPA PROLink Integration

A long‑awaited integration, now available to all repair shops using AB Magique. AB Magique, the automotive repair shop management software developed by VL Communications, is proud…
An overhead view of a busy auto parts trade show in a warehouse, featuring manufacturer booths, brand signage like Bestbuy, and people networking and learning.

Boosting Your Parts Opportunities

Trade shows continue to offer unique buying and business insights for jobbers. Trade shows of all kinds have mostly recovered from the hammering they took during…
A charity logo with gold and green elements. An upper gold banner reads "FOR THE KIDS". A large green oval frames "SHAD'S R&R" with a crossed golf club and the text "FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY". Gold wheat stalks frame the sides, and a lower gold banner reads "Road to Ten Million".

Shad’s R&R For The Kids 2026

That time of year is nearly here again… time to get the golf equipment out and polished up for Shad’s R&R For The Kids golf event.…
Professional ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration equipment by Hunter Engineering Company set up in front of a dark-colored SUV. The equipment includes a red mobile tool cabinet with a computer monitor displaying diagnostic software, and a large red calibration fixture with high-contrast checkerboard targets and integrated sensors used for aligning vehicle safety systems.

Advanced and Aligned

ADAS calibrations are an integral part of modern wheel and tire adjustments There was a time when performing wheel alignments on light vehicles was relatively straightforward…
An Autel MaxiCharger EV charging station is shown next to a smartphone displaying the ChargeLab mobile app interface. Below the hardware and phone are the Autel and ChargeLab logos, alongside the text "With Spark™ AI".

Autel & ChargeLab: Seamless EV Charging in Canada

Autel Energy, a global leader in EV charging hardware, and ChargeLab, a pioneer in EV charger management software, announced a strategic partnership to deliver integrated solutions built…

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.