Manitoba has become the second province in Canada to introduce right-to-repair protections for consumers. In October 2025, Quebec’s right-to-repair rules—featuring specific provisions for automotive service—came into force. Manitoba’s Bill 15 builds on elements of...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) As winter fades and the roads begin to clear, spring presents the perfect opportunity for vehicle owners and technicians to take a closer look at what endured the harshest driving conditions of the year—the undercar. Snow, ice, road salt, and...
A new Canada-wide study suggests Canadian motorists are bracing for higher vehicle prices in 2026 — and that hesitation could ripple directly into the automotive aftermarket. According to research conducted on the Angus Reid Forum for private-car rental market player...
While still early in the year, this has already been among the most news-heavy periods for the aftermarket in recent memory. And to the surprise of nobody, it's the ongoing developments for First Brands Group that have caught the attention for most readers in the...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Dayco is bringing a new wave of OE-driven technology to the North American aftermarket with the launch of the industry’s first timing belt in oil (TBIO) applications, establishing a powerful education and sales opportunity for distributors and...
Charlie Grant is stepping into his new role as Chair of Shad’s R&R with equal parts pride and ambition — and a clear target in mind.“We’ve dubbed it 'The road to $10 million,'” Grant said, outlining his vision for the nationally recognized automotive aftermarket...
Genuine Parts Company is moving to separate its automotive and industrial operations into two independent, publicly traded companies in a transaction targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027. It made the announcement in parallel with its Q4 and Full Year...
New AIA Canada CEO Emily Chung is looking to use her experience in the aftermarket--an extensive background in the industry that includes 16 years as a shop owner--to bring together the different perspectives of stakeholders and industry members in a way that moves...
By Paul ReedLaunching a successful retail auto parts store is about more than just stocking shelves with products. This is Part I of a four-part series. All four-parts are now available for readers HERE. Whether you're acquiring an existing auto parts business or...