No one notices when brakes work perfectly, so the industry “operates almost entirely out of public view,” says the author of the newly published “The Brake Industry Handbook”

Royalty Auto Service makes a passionate, yet pragmatic business case for shop owner and auto tech training in viral video posted to Instagram

Surveys show technicians prioritize paid training and prefer in-person instruction; here are 18 standout AAPEX 2026 sessions covering diagnostics, networks, EVs, Tesla, and more across three days

AAPEX is offering an improved press release site to post your news, has added a press conference area to the show floor and considers guest posts all year round

Survey of 430 shop owners reveals revenue ranges, staffing levels, KPI tracking benefits, average repair-order values, and current posted labor rates as practical benchmarks

Findings from a trio of surveys describe how technicians prefer to learn; the parts shops are buying; where AI could add the most value to the aftermarket

“We’re in the business of fixing people’s personal transportation,” says Seth Thorson, who will be leading a class on Tesla networks for shop owners and technicians at AAPEX 2026

AIA Canada Night returns to AAPEX, providing Canadian aftermarket leaders a space for meaningful conversations and networking

Low technician productivity stems from “bottlenecks” in shop communication and workflow; Rick White’s hands-on AAPEX 2026 workshop will help shop owners improve efficiency

Technicians prioritize proper equipment, paid time off, retirement benefits, and paid training when evaluating employers