Being able to take the reins on what you can control puts you in a better position to handle the things you can’t control. That’s why it’s important to make decisions quickly when the answer is right in front of…
Attendees of the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario Symposium got a front-row seat to learn about the upcoming changes to the province’s Motor Vehicle Inspection Station program. That was just one of the benefits for attendees who attended the day…
Having an AC that won’t blow cold air is frustrating in summer’s heat. Find out how to diagnose and fix a car with this issue in a few steps
Automotive aftermarket shops and jobbers are now able to add a surcharge on customers who pay by credit card. But if the bigger merchant trend translates to the aftermarket, it could be shops footing the extra fees when buying parts…
The automotive aftermarket’s footprint is changing in a way that one industry expert is calling a “mega trend.” Speaking during a quarterly call with the media, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association president and chief executive officer Paul McCarthy noted the shift…
It happened two years later than planned but APD Automotive Parts Distributors got it 2020 travel incentive trip in the books. The Trip of Thrones promotion was to take place in September 2020 but was twice delayed due to pandemic-related…
Gambling can be one of the most fun and rewarding hobbies. However, that doesn’t mean it is risk-free. Gamblers looking to have a responsible and enjoyable time in 2022 can follow a few simple tips to avoid any possible trouble.…
Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the automotive aftermarket as investors see the industry as an ideal place to put their money. There’s a lot of money sitting on the sidelines that companies and investors are itching to…
The category known as the aftermarket sweet spot is seeing a major rebound this year — but will it last? An argument can be made that the jump in sales from $6.6 billion in 2021 to $10.9 billion in 2022…
It hasn’t been since September 2009 that new vehicle sales in Canada in September were this low. At that time, consumers were at the heart of the Great Recession. This time around, supply shortages persisted to keep numbers down, according…
Thermal, efficiency and emissions system components manufacturer Nissens announced Jeff Hansen as the new president of Nissens North America. The move was effective Oct. 1. Hansen was most recently the company’s sales director. He takes over from Peter Henry, who…
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M12 Fuel 3/8” and 1/4″ Extended Reach High Speed Ratchets. These solutions deliver access in tight spaces with fast ratcheting speeds and up to 35 ft-lbs of max torque. The extended neck design provides 20…