Tough Times and Aftermarket Resiliency

The U.S. automotive aftermarket continued its strong growth through 2021 and is projected to hit the $400 billion milestone by 2025. For this information I wish to thank Shane Norton at S&P Global (formerly IHS Markit) for this update to our annual Channel Forecast of market size. READ MORE  

Where are you going, what have you learned?

What’s the status quo? We’re back to normal, right? Schools have been in-person all year and families have resumed vacation travel. Since AAPEX 2021, I’ve attended two conferences and worked in the office about half the time. READ MORE  

Imagine the Conversations

By Mike Chung, director, market intelligence, Auto Care Association

Never have I ever … missed an AAPEX

Never have I ever … seen so many DIY pleas for help

Never have I ever … seen so many delivery delays

“So much has changed” is an understatement. Our last in-person AAPEX… READ MORE  

Most Aftermarket Businesses Already Have This Advantage During COVID

by Taylor Mitchell, senior vice president, technology and standards, Auto Care Association

The pandemic has created challenges in virtually every aspect of our business and personal life. Plans and roadmaps that were well underway just a few months ago were wholly disrupted as efforts shifted towards moving a workforce… READ MORE  

Using Fresh Data to Navigate the Trends Surrounding COVID

By Michael Chung, director, market intelligence, Auto Care Association 

Anyone who looks at weather forecasts knows that they are the best predictions based on available data. And while we know that forecasts are not always accurate, we use them to guide our activities. Now more than ever, the auto care… READ MORE