Are Canadians learning to live with, and maybe even love, their aging cars? If ongoing “retrenchment” and persistent aftermarket performance are anything to judge by, the answer appears to be yes. For April, total Canadian new light vehicle sales reached an estimated...
Recent insights into U.S. aftermarket DIY trends may provide a window into potential shifts in Canada and clues for aftermarket businesses to watch closely. DIY aftermarket trends have long been an area of significant divergence between the U.S. and Canadian...
Rising fuel prices are influencing how Canadians plan their driving this summer, but the changes are unfolding against a much broader backdrop of household budget pressure, not just pain at the pump. A new survey from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found...
The 2026 HDAP Discount Auto Parts Trade Show held at The Michelangelo Banquet Centre in Hamilton, Ont., boasted exciting turnout in terms of attendance and success for exhibitors. The showroom appeared nearly at capacity with industry attendees viewing new products...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) As a jobber store, you understand the importance of sourcing, stocking and delivering the right automotive parts and components as quickly as possible to your local garages. That means inventory management, fast delivery and technical support are...
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...