“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

The AAPEX Student Program introduces students and educators to aftermarket careers through hands-on exposure, networking, and industry connections, helping address the talent shortage while bringing youthful energy to the show

Training is the top action aftermarket businesses are taking to attract and retain talent, according to a recent survey; AAPEX offers a range of free and premium training

Vehicle repair costs continue to climb – increasing pressure on consumers, insurers, repairers, and the broader collision repair ecosystem

AI can simplify searches, summarize large amounts of data, and retrieve technical bulletins, but it’s limited by training data and can’t make a diagnosis

2026 Voice of the Technician survey finds “77% of automotive technicians agree that higher pay is the biggest issue the industry needs to address”

The automotive aftermarket’s gravitas on this issue is commonly overlooked by publications outside the amazing aftermarket trade media