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The year was 1939, and the automobile was still in its early days. It was somewhere between being a novelty and a staple when some forward-thinking leaders in the automotive industry started noticing a trend. They saw that cars were picking up speed, becoming an integral part of modern life and that soon nearly everyone would own one.

With increased ownership comes an aftermarket, and the founders of AARO saw the need for an association that would join together independent businesses across Ontario to promote professional quality automotive service and provide a network of support for its members.

The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario is a not-for-profit association, and we welcome independent businesses engaged in the automotive service industry, as well as their associate members and suppliers. We’ve created a robust network over the decades, proudly supporting them even up to the level of the provincial government, where we advocate on their behalf.

The automobile has come a long way since 1939 and we’ve been in the passenger seat,along for the ride as the industry grows and changes every year. And still…there’s so much road to travel.