Why Canada needs the right to repair now

Discover how the right to repair keeps vehicle repair costs lower, preserves consumer choice, and supports Canada’s auto care sector.

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is the voice and resource that leads innovation in Canada’s auto care industry.

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Inflation, interest rates and the customer: What shifting consumer behaviour means for aftermarket businesses

August 28, 2026

Inflation, higher borrowing costs and broader cost-of-living pressures are influencing how Canadians make spending decisions. For the automotive aftermarket, those decisions can affect everything from maintenance approvals and service intervals to parts demand and...