Jan 21, 2025 · Craig Read, whose career in the automotive aftermarket dates to the early 1970s, passed away while continuing to contribute to the market. Most in Canada’s aftermarket connect him with the Fram brand which he represented...

17 hours ago · Check and refill windshield washer fluid, if necessary. Check how well your wipers are working. Make sure all your exterior lights are working. Pay special attention to how well it starts. Are there signs that the battery is low? Other issues? Plus, there are several start-of-season items you should have already addressed by now: Ensure tires are appropriate for winter before the first snow.

21 hours ago · With a potential trade war looming between the U.S. and Canada, nine in 10 Canadian business leaders “wholeheartedly believe” that the federal and provincial governments “must stand firm in protecting Canada’s sovereignty and values” and that includes fighting tariffs with tariffs even ...

Dec 31, 2024 · The year that was 2024 certainly saw its fair share of important aftermarket moves. Clearly dominating the news cycle was the buzz surrounding Advance Auto Parts announced intention to sell its Worldpac business, eventually completed toward the end of the year. But there was more than just this going on, with several key players finding […]

Jan 22, 2025 · Craig Read, whose career in the automotive aftermarket dates to the early 1970s, passed away while continuing to contribute to the market. Most in Canada’s aftermarket connect him with the Fram brand which he represented through several corporate owners and through a number of stints. He began his aftermarket career with Red Stallion and in […]

The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advisory board reflects the supplier industry and its various tiers. Senior executives from small- and mid-sized supplier companies to large, international supplier organizations are represented on the board. Joining the board are: Cal...

2 days ago · Market Share Data is derived from the JD Power Canada Customer Service Index – Long Term Study, provided here through a special, exclusive arrangement. More than 19,000 drivers of 4–12-year-old vehicles across Canada provided information about what service they had done, where that service was conducted, and what they paid. If you’d like more information about J.D. Power research and ...

Jan 17, 2025 · While the focus of attention might be on current developments on the EV front, AIA Canada’s JF Champagne says the aftermarket should keep its eye on the bigger picture: the impact of technology and the need for Right to Repair rules that work for consumers and the industry. Speaking on The Great Canadian Aftermarket Podcast as Canada’s federal EV incentives ended, Champagne empasized that ...

Feb 13, 2024 · A recent study by Future of Canada’s Automotive Labourforce (FOCAL) initiative concludes that Canada’s economy could gain significant jobs from the coming EV transition.

Sep 12, 2023 · Canada’s auto service market has returned to a pre-pandemic level of $9.1 billion this year, possibly a return to normal service activity.