The association was organized in September 1994 as a not-for-profit trade association to represent the interests of automotive maintenance and repair providers, their suppliers and related automotive companies, and to help overcome the lack of trust between the motorist and the repair center by creating standards for recommending service.
Three sessions along with reports on NASTF activity have been planned with a focus on the service repair technician.
AAPEX 2017 is introducing several new programs to show the impact of technology on the automotive aftermarket industry and how businesses can best prepare for the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead.
The Town Hall-style program will feature an industry panel that includes an automotive repair shop owner, an automotive technician and an industry trainer who will share their perspectives on the impact new technologies will have on the aftermarket.
Women in Auto Care awarded $65,000 in scholarships to 22 deserving female students who are studying to enter the auto care industry in 2017.
The Import Product and Marketing Awards program is open to all AAPEX exhibitors and offers an excellent opportunity to gain great visibility and recognition for product and marketing concepts for import nameplate cars or trucks.
“Supporting Fall Car Care Month doesn’t have to take a lot of time,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Five minutes is all it takes to remind your customers of the safety and economic benefits of auto care.”
Activities span the entire week and include more than 60 seminars, mixers, receptions, a one-of-a-kind SEMA Cruise and official after-party.
AACF has recently allocated $250,000 from its reserve funds to address the needs of families in storm-affected areas, in addition to donations received, as historic hurricane events and flooding continue in many areas of the country.
The 2017 New Products Showcase will feature expanded operating hours, a Buyer Happy Hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit.
The MAHLE Original gasket catalog features 6,871 SKUs, including 1,314 new part numbers, and 1,151 part numbers that are exclusive to MAHLE.
To also donate to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation or to seek assistance for someone in need, visit aacfi.org/donate-today.
