Rain may have kept golfers off the golf course, but it certainly didn't dampen the success of this year's Monaco Classic, an annual fundraising tradition for Monaco Group Automotive that is surely among the largest annual charitable events in Canada's automotive...
(SPONSORED CONTENT) When it comes to replacing shocks on trucks and large SUVs, a common question is, “What's the difference between the KYB Gas-a-Just and MonoMax product lines?” They’re both monotubes and are designed to offer more control, capability, and...
(SPONSORED CONTENT)Today’s engines demand precise timing and reliable components. For jobbers, that means going beyond the belt and recommending a complete system solution when maintenance is needed. Timing belt water pumpkits give repair shops a convenient and...
John Hamilton, CEO of Worldpac at STX 2026 Opening Session. Worldpac is seeing stronger unit growth in Canada than in the U.S. as the automotive aftermarket distributor continues to invest in its business following its separation from Advance Auto Parts. We sat down...
Canada’s used-vehicle market is showing signs of settling into a more stable pattern as the industry moves through the summer, according to CARFAX Canada’s Mid-Year Used Vehicle Market Insights report. Used-vehicle sales remain below 2025 levels, but the...
I recently had what turned out to be the longest automotive service experience of memory, and both showed automotive service business at its best, and, in some very specific ways, at its worst. So, I ask for your understanding in this personal tale, in the hope that...
By now, everyone in the aftermarket has likely heard that the rumoured deal between Genuine Parts Company and O'Reilly Automotive has been firmly denied by both companies. I've included more detailed excerpts from those denials later in this story, but it's worth...
Hint: Compliance is key. New U.S. tariff actions are creating fresh uncertainty for Canadian businesses, but for automotive aftermarket distributors, the message is becoming increasingly clear: compliance is now a competitive necessity. Ashley Kalyn, International...
In this issue, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ottawa distributor Hosie and Brown and find out how they got to where they are today. In this latest issue of Jobber Nation, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ottawa distributor Hosie & Brown and dive into...