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CARS Magazine Canada's automotive repair and service magazine. Formerly Canadian Technician and SSGM

Older vehicles, larger vehicles, more vehicles — just some of the reasons there's a positive outlook for the automotive ...
07/17/2026

Older vehicles, larger vehicles, more vehicles — just some of the reasons there's a positive outlook for the automotive aftermarket.

An ageing vehicle population and a shift toward larger vehicles are expected to drive steady growth in the automotive aftermarket over the next decade, according to a new industry study. Consultants…

While "a long way off" highs seen in 2017, June sales gave some relief to what has been a rough 2026.
07/16/2026

While "a long way off" highs seen in 2017, June sales gave some relief to what has been a rough 2026.

Canadian light-vehicle sales returned to growth in June, ending an eight-month streak of year-over-year declines, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The group estimated June sales at…

An older car parc, high usage of motorcycles and a number of Chinese EV brands -- the Mexican market is different than C...
07/16/2026

An older car parc, high usage of motorcycles and a number of Chinese EV brands -- the Mexican market is different than Canada or the U.S. That was all examined at the International Aftermarket Summit in Mexico City.

Mexico’s position as the gateway to Latin America’s automotive aftermarket, along with growing opportunities in vehicle data, Chinese brands and regional supply chains, were key themes at the…

There's a disconnect between what shops say they want and what they actually buy. Shops say they're focused on quality b...
07/16/2026

There's a disconnect between what shops say they want and what they actually buy. Shops say they're focused on quality but distributors say that's not necessarily the case. We explore the gaps in our latest magazine feature.

Jobbers and parts distributors are facing a fresh round of operational and economic realities in their stores. The Annual Jobber Survey explores what’s driving all of it and how they see business…

The aftermarket needs to be innovative to help that tech juggle aging mechanical components with cutting-edge electronic...
07/15/2026

The aftermarket needs to be innovative to help that tech juggle aging mechanical components with cutting-edge electronics. We dive into the challenge of getting OE complexity at aftermarket prices.

The automotive aftermarket isn’t just about fixing what’s broken anymore; it’s about predicting the next breakdown before it happens. That’s the message from longtime aftermarket expert Derek Suen on…

More than a third witnessed incivility or disrespect and another third experienced it themselves. Nearly three in ten wi...
07/15/2026

More than a third witnessed incivility or disrespect and another third experienced it themselves. Nearly three in ten witnessed professional or social exclusion and almost one quarter experienced it.

A new survey pointed to a wide gap between how protected employees say they feel at work and how organizations respond to misconduct, highlighting fear, silence and uneven accountability across many…

All that technology in today's vehicles? Canadians are shifting away from simply wanting more of it. They instead prefer...
07/14/2026

All that technology in today's vehicles? Canadians are shifting away from simply wanting more of it. They instead prefer tools that operate naturally in the background.

Canadians are increasingly looking for technology that feels seamless and unobtrusive rather than feature-heavy, according to new research. Mazda Canada collaborated with University of Waterloo…

In this issue of CARS, we explore tensions and pressures of your distribution partners, plus how to adjust your focus as...
07/14/2026

In this issue of CARS, we explore tensions and pressures of your distribution partners, plus how to adjust your focus as a shop owner, grow your staff and more.

The latest issue of CARS News is here and you’ll find an exclusive look inside at how parts distributors gauge their relationship with their shop partners. The 2026 Annual Jobber Survey found a…

The program was part of a customer rewards initiative in which participants earned entries through qualifying purchases ...
07/02/2026

The program was part of a customer rewards initiative in which participants earned entries through qualifying purchases and engagement activities conducted through MyPlace4Parts.

Auto Value has wrapped up its 2026 Orlando Experience Sweepstakes, which rewarded qualifying customers with a trip to Orlando, through a promotion with its MyPlace4Parts B2B e-commerce platform. The…

Job descriptions often focus on administrative duties while ignoring the consultative and sales responsibilities that co...
07/02/2026

Job descriptions often focus on administrative duties while ignoring the consultative and sales responsibilities that come with the service advisor role.

Repair shop owners struggling with staff resistance or inconsistent performance may be creating the problem themselves by failing to set clear expectations during hiring, an industry expert…

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