Vehicles

Vehicle aftermarket growth hits 5.2% in 2026

With vehicles over ten years old hitting 50% of the fleet, I break down the 5.2% growth opportunity for distributors.

Jun 16, 2026 Priya Raman 13 min read

Aging vehicle fleets drive 5.4% aftermarket growth

With the fleet averaging 12.8 years, repair demand is outpacing new sales. I break down why stocking for older units is your safest bet.

Jun 12, 2026 Ray Donnelly 13 min read

Repair shops must train staff or close doors

With 64% of vehicles now sporting ADAS, static skills won't cut it. Learn why dual-track training is the only path forward for shops.

Apr 10, 2026 Priya Raman 12 min read

EV Labour Rates: Why Three Ontario Shops Split Their Pricing

EV labour rates are splitting from conventional work: three Ontario shops show $35-$65/hr premiums as 80% fewer parts break the old parts-markup model.

Jul 1, 2025 Ray Donnelly 10 min read