From the Magazine: Disruption, disinflation and structural reset

How the First Brands situation, labour market challenges, trade policy shifts and vehicle market are forcing the distribution market to take charge instead of sitting back

As Canada’s automotive aftermarket moves into 2026, the operating environment for jobbers is being shaped by two simultaneous forces: Macroeconomic moderation and acute industry disruption.

Inflation is softening, interest rates appear less restrictive and new vehicle sales are easing conditions that would normally support a stable aftermarket outlook.