Local Strength, National Voice As CEO of Fountain Tire, the AIA Canada Chair has seen firsthand the importance of local decision-making as a foundational strength across the aftermarket. One of the defining characteristics of Canada’s automotive aftermarket is how...
Bestbuy's Nick Brunet, pictured at left, was joined by Alain Primeau, UAP Inc., and Nick Field, Uni-Select at the recent Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference, where the three industry leaders weighed in on the changes artificial intelligence is bound to bring to...
You don’t have to be a statistician to understand that the impact of rising gas prices on consumer behaviour is a lot more about psychology than pure household budget realities. But that doesn’t mean the impact isn’t real. Of course, it’s not all psychology. For...
The latest print edition of Jobber Nation features incoming AIA Canada Chair Jason Herle who speaks passionately about the role that local engagement plays in the success of Fountain Tire where he's CEO, and in the aftermarket at large. He also speaks of the need to...
With the largest attendance ever, the Vast-Auto Distribution/O’Reilly Auto Parts annual convention inspired attendees with the theme, Built For This, a mindset for always serving customers with excellence, no matter the challenges. More than 900 attendees participated...
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...