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link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view, the parent company of link hidden, please login to view, announced the addition of link hidden, please login to view to the BCA aftermarket product line. This latest new number announcement delivers expanded OE‑quality coverage for key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda applications, representing more than 800,000 vehicles in operation across North America. “These new part numbers reinforce BCA’s commitment to coverage and OE‑quality performance in high‑value segments of the market,” said Matt Gorski, manager of product development, automotive aftermarket. “As import platforms continue to evolve, we remain focused on providing dependable solutions that help our customers capture replacement demand with confidence.”
The new additions strengthen BCA’s late‑model import coverage across key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda platforms, including a growing mix of luxury, hybrid, and electric vehicles. By addressing both emerging electrified applications and sustained service demand in premium internal‑combustion models, this release further reinforces BCA’s ability to deliver durable, OE‑quality solutions for a broad and evolving segment of the aftermarket, the company said.
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link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view, the parent company of link hidden, please login to view, announced the addition of link hidden, please login to view to the BCA aftermarket product line. This latest new number announcement delivers expanded OE‑quality coverage for key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda applications, representing more than 800,000 vehicles in operation across North America. “These new part numbers reinforce BCA’s commitment to coverage and OE‑quality performance in high‑value segments of the market,” said Matt Gorski, manager of product development, automotive aftermarket. “As import platforms continue to evolve, we remain focused on providing dependable solutions that help our customers capture replacement demand with confidence.”
The new additions strengthen BCA’s late‑model import coverage across key Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda platforms, including a growing mix of luxury, hybrid, and electric vehicles. By addressing both emerging electrified applications and sustained service demand in premium internal‑combustion models, this release further reinforces BCA’s ability to deliver durable, OE‑quality solutions for a broad and evolving segment of the aftermarket, the company said.
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Six in 10 automotive businesses expect demand for aftermarket parts and services to grow this year. That’s according to
link hidden, please login to view by the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo ( link hidden, please login to view). Open-ended commentary points to higher new vehicle prices, which are causing consumers to hang onto their existing vehicles longer, as the driving force for rising demand in the aftermarket. “The price of new cars is high, so people are purchasing, repairing and maintaining older vehicles,” wrote one respondent. “People are keeping their cars for longer periods of time,” noted another. “Price of new cars justifies repairs on older vehicles,” noted a third.
One caveat to that finding is that price sensitivity shows up in the aftermarket, too. The majority (53%) have observed more interest in lower-cost parts and services. However, customer motivation appears to be focused on value, rather than pure cost savings. Respondents said quality (34%) was the top influence of buying preference, followed by price (25%) and availability (20%).
Perhaps as a consequence, respondents said their business’s sales expectations for this year are flat, compared to sales performance the year prior. This reinforces the aftermarket’s reputation for stability no matter what’s happening with the economy.
Uncertainty is the Top Challenge
Respondents identified the top challenge as “uncertainty” (45%), which was a recurring theme throughout the findings. Many aftermarket businesses are engrossed in supply chain diversification initiatives, carrying higher inventory levels, and struggling to find skilled labor.
Among the other key findings are the following:
Customer service is the top AI initiative. About one-fifth (21%) of respondents have implemented enterprise-grade AI tools and another 20% are in the planning stages. Of those implementing enterprise AI, the top areas of AI investment are customer service (60%), inventory management (42%) and product development (36%). Supply chain diversification. 70% of respondents have completed diversifying their suppliers (6%), are in the planning stages (18%), or have plans in progress (46%). Inventories are on the rise. 38% of respondents are managing higher inventories of parts, compared to 20% who say they are managing fewer parts. Electric vehicle (EV) investments. More respondents (26%) said they will invest less in the EV segment, compared to 17% who will invest more. Another 27% said they will invest about the same as last year. Notably, the largest share of respondents (29%) remains uncertain about EV investments. Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage
Attracting skilled talent ranked second on the list of the top three challenges. Repair shops struggle with this because automotive technicians are retiring faster than the industry can replace them. The problem is compounded by the fact that demand for repair and maintenance services is rising.
When asked about the steps their business is taking to address the shortage, respondents pointed to an array of enticements. These include offering more training (30%), boosting compensation (27%) and improving benefits (22%), among other steps.
However, 25% of respondents aren’t taking any of those actions. In open-ended comments, respondents offered a variety of answers ranging from hiring retired people part-time to employing temporary help. One respondent commented [that we] “just stopped looking for help.”
It’s important to note that it’s not just repair shops that need skilled labor in the aftermarket. Respondents who work in manufacturing comprised the second largest demographic in this survey, following repair shops.
One manufacturing respondent wrote in to offer a solution, calling for “a national apprenticeship program that is deeply integrated into the manufacturing sector.” That person later added that technical institutes should synchronize their curricula with the “real-time needs of the factory floor.”
The full report is freely available for download (no registration required) on the AAPEX blog:
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GSP North America announced the expansion of its Complete Undercar Solution with the latest release of new wheel hub assembly coverage.
“Our newest part numbers strengthen support for today’s vehicles while maintaining the Quality Driven Performance that installers and distribution partners rely on,”
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link hidden, please login to view, the parent company of link hidden, please login to view, announced the addition of eight new product SKUs to the BCA aftermarket product line. BCA’s February 2026 release features OE‑quality wheel hub assemblies for both import and domestic applications, delivering expanded coverage for over 4.3 million vehicles in operation across North America. “These new additions reflect our ongoing commitment to deliver the right parts at the right time,” said Matt Gorski, manager of product development, automotive aftermarket. “As vehicle platforms evolve, we remain focused on anticipating demand and ensuring our customers can rely on BCA for premium, OE‑quality solutions that keep them competitive in the marketplace.”
In addition to boosting coverage for more than 2.4 million electric vehicles, including expanded fitment for FWD and AWD Tesla Model 3 variants,
link hidden, please login to view’s latest release broadens support for several high‑demand passenger, SUV and light‑truck platforms. The new SKUs deliver fresh coverage for popular models such as the BMW X1, BMW X7, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Express 2500, and Ram 1500 Classic. These additions reinforce BCA’s strength in serving a diverse and growing segment of the aftermarket where long‑term service life and replacement demand remain strong, the company said. The post
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