Canada’s automotive aftermarket saw steady growth in 2025, driven largely by vehicles from the 2015–2019 model years entering their peak service period. According to a survey conducted with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario and market research firm DAC, many businesses reported moderate sales gains during the year.

About 31% of respondents said sales increased between 1% and 5% compared with 2024. Another 27% reported stronger gains, while 28% saw sales decline and 14% reported no change.

Looking ahead to 2026, most respondents expect modest growth. Around 44% anticipate sales increasing by 1% to 5%, while smaller groups expect stronger growth or stable results. About 26% of businesses expect sales to decline.

Routine maintenance and diagnostics are expected to remain steady, while tire sales and services are the most likely to grow. However, parts supply remains a concern. Most respondents reported no issues getting parts from jobbers, but many said supply problems continue when sourcing parts from new-vehicle dealerships.

Parts costs also increased in 2025. Most businesses reported price hikes from both jobbers and dealerships, with some seeing increases of more than 10%. Rising parts costs and supply challenges remain key issues for the aftermarket moving into 2026.