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As we enter the first "pothole season" of 2026, the conversation in Canadian repair bays is shifting. For the last two years, the industry focus was simply on "finding the part." But as we look at the market data this March, a more complex problem [...]

Canada’s automotive industry continues to face prolonged parts shortages, with many essential components on backorder for weeks or even months. For small repair shops, this reality has real consequences: delayed repairs, lost customers, and increasing operational pressure. As availability challenges persist, remanufactured and recycled [...]

If you run a repair shop in Canada, you’ve probably said this sentence way too many times lately: “We can’t fix it yet — the part’s on backorder.” You’re not alone. Across the country, small garages are turning away good business because a $30 [...]

The automotive industry in Canada is facing a significant challenge—delays in auto parts procurement are causing disruptions in repair timelines, forcing drivers to wait weeks, sometimes even months, for their vehicles to be road-ready. These delays not only inconvenience drivers but also put pressure [...]