BEST. AAPEX. EVER.

Best. AAPEX. Ever. You are going to hear that a lot this week. And I know what you’re thinking: “They have to say that,” “They say that every year," “Why is this the best one?” But … bear with me for a minute. This IS going to be the Best. AAPEX. Ever. – and here’s why – 

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OK … But Why AAPEX?

By now, you’ve likely seen at least one AAPEX mention in an email, blog, social media post, or digital ad while working, browsing the internet, or reading the news. You may have attended AAPEX in the past, may have attended SEMA, may have only heard from friends who have been to the show, or maybe you just aren’t sure how AAPEX impacts the aftermarket, your life, or your business. . . yet.  READ MORE  

Catch up on The Road to AAPEX

The idea was simple. The journey was anything but….

Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, wanted to find a fun junker–like a Cadillac Brougham with more than 180,000 miles on the odometer–fix it up and drive it 2,500 miles from Akron, Ohio, to Las Vegas for AAPEX,… READ MORE  

What to expect at this years AAPEX with Bill Hanvey and Paul McCarthy

the countdown to AAPEX 2022 begins

AAPEX 2022 is less than a week away, so to prime the pump, Auto Care Association President & CEO Bill Hanvey and AASA President and CEO Paul McCarthy, co-owners of the AAPEX show, sit down with Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox to… READ MORE  

Could You Use a Manual to Diagnose and Maintain Your Team Culture?

Is your workplace culture misfiring? Does your team need a tune-up? It is no secret that there is a massive shortage of technicians in the auto industry, and according to Wrenchway, by 2024, there will be a shortage of approximately 642,000 technicians (automotive, diesel and collision) in the industry. READ MORE  

AWDA Marks 75 Years Not with Diamonds, But with Stars in Las Vegas

The stars will be out in full force in just a few weeks amid the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas – but these stars are not from Hollywood, not even from the small screen or the silver screen, but these stars are the ones who have delivered on the promise to keep America moving through a two-year stretch nobody will ever forget.  READ MORE  

Where Will The Winds of Change Take the Aftermarket in 2023?

This year proved to be another one for the history books, both in a good and maybe not-so-good way, for the aftermarket. On one hand, soaring prices across our industry (and most of retail) put tremendous pressure on low-income consumers. On the other hand, dependency on the personal automobile remains stronger than ever, even though new cars are hard to come by and used car pricing is (well, was) literally off the charts. READ MORE  

Times Are Changing: How This Affects Your Shop

It is no secret that the past two years have thrown a wrench in multiple industries, requiring a change of viewpoint and skillset. Changes such as the rise of car prices, increased demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs), and a reliance on E-commerce can affect your shop in a variety of ways. READ MORE  

The Leader’s Job

As a leader, you have a new job. The hard part for many people is recognizing that in order to do the job of a leader, you have to stop doing your old job. This is definitely a transition and not necessarily an easy one. It can be difficult because you had experience at and were really good at your old job. READ MORE  

Alliance To Strike It Rich With Their Aftermarket Jackpot

Get ready Las Vegas, because we’re going all in! The Alliance will be marching 3,000 of the industry’s best shop owners, technicians and warehouse distributors to AAPEX. Are you ready for the swarm of yellow to flood your AAPEX booths? We can’t wait!  READ MORE