AAPEX 2023 will host a new Service and Repair Reception to celebrate the dedicated shop owners, service advisors and technicians who embody the automotive aftermarket. The free event will also recognize the AAPEX 2023 Service and Repair Award honorees. All attendees are invited to join the celebration, sponsored by Shop Squad by NGK/NTK, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., in Joe’s Garage, The Venetian Expo, Level 1.

Joe’s Garage is dedicated to meeting the needs of service and repair professionals. It includes a built-out shop with 10 bays, lifts, running vehicles and a source capture vehicle exhaust extraction system for hands-on learning and product and equipment demonstrations. It also includes training theaters and sections dedicated to Tool & Equipment, Diagnostics/Telematics/Shop Management Solutions, Tire Servicing and Transmission Supplier. Joe’s Garage will also become home to the new EV Experience Stage where industry leaders will present free training and share insights to prepare attendees for this rapidly expanding market.

AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.