More than a year after a remaking of Ontario’s scrap tire handling rules thrust shops, haulers and municipalities into a growing scrap tire crisis, the provincial government has introduced new rules it says will address the issue. Ontario, Canada's most populous...
Aftermarket traditionalists are used to tracking driving habits in close proximity to the price of gas. That lock-step relationship may never have existed as closely as thought, but a real disconnect seems to be taking hold. Case in point is the recent research brief...
Owners of aging vehicles in Canada are paying more to keep them on the road, as the average spend per service visit across all service facility types for vehicles aged four to 12 years has increased to $443 from $415 in 2025, according to the JD Power 2026 Canada...
One of the entirely predictable outcomes of any economic disruption is that those who are most economically challenged get hurt first—and often the most. You don’t need to be an economist to understand that while inflation is generally discussed in percentages, it...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) Today’s engines demand precise timing and reliable components. As a shop, that means going beyond the belt and recommending a complete system solution when maintenance is needed. Timing belt water pump kits provides a convenient and comprehensive...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) In today’s vehicles, fuel system components do much more than move fuel from the tank to the engine. As vehicle manufacturers look for ways to reduce emissions, improve fuel economy, and achieve more precise engine control, modern fuel management...
The latest data on used car sales for Canada in the first half of 2026 reveals a degree of welcome stability, though challenges remain for both franchise and independent used car dealers. According the DesRosiers Automotive Consultants survey of Used Car Dealer...
A recent research note has confirmed, once again, that Canadians see independent aftermarket auto shops as the price leaders, while new vehicle dealers are seen as the brand knowledge leaders. The note, from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) should come as no...
The growing sophistication of vehicle theft has put aftermarket diagnostic scan tools under increased scrutiny, with industry leaders urging repair shops and tool manufacturers to strengthen safeguards before regulators step in. Donny Seyfer, chairman of the National...