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  

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  

The Road To AAPEX Episode 5

The road less traveled

Last episode, the 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham gave Babcox Media’s Joe Keene a good scare. But that was only the beginning….

Babcox Media’s Joe Keene was nearly halfway through the 2,500-mile drive from Akron, Ohio, to Las Vegas headed to the… 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  

The Road To AAPEX Episode 4

Halfway there … What could go wrong?

The literal road to AAPEX has been smooth, so far….

Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician who fixed up a battered 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham, has been getting his kicks on Route 66 as he drives 2,500… READ MORE  

The Road To AAPEX Episode 3

You wouldn’t believe who and what you’d see on Route 66

It’s the stuff road trips are made of–the unexpected, the interesting, and even the bizarre.

On Route 66, it’s all about the roadside detours that are so intriguing you can’t help but pull the… 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  

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  

The Road To AAPEX Episode 2

Will a 33-year-old Cadillac EVEN START?

“A lot of things happened, except when I turned the key.” 

As a seasoned ASE-certified technician, Babcox Media’s Joe Keene knew that getting a 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham with more than 180,000 miles on it ready for the 2,500-mile drive from Akron, Ohio,… READ MORE