This will be my 15th year at AAPEX, and if you’re looking for me, you can probably find me at Joe’s Garage on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo. Joe’s Garage is an entire floor dedicated to service and repair professionals and includes a built-out shop with 10 fully equipped bays for product and equipment demonstrations.

The Road to AAPEX visits automotive history on the Lincoln Highway and delves into the future of EVs.

The Road to AAPEX discovers Iowa’s Lincoln Highway charm, visiting historic spots like Lincoln Highway Hotel and Ace Auto Body & Motor.

The Road to AAPEX journeys Nebraska’s Lincoln Highway, meeting travelers and historic sights, while exploring tomorrow’s automotive tech.

The Lincoln Highway reveals innovation’s rich tapestry, weaving old paths with modern journeys.

Joe’s Garage, a real-world shop setup on the AAPEX show floor, officially was introduced in 2021. It has since grown to include 10 fully equipped bays with working lifts, running vehicles and a source capture vehicle exhaust extraction system, as well as a front counter. The shop has become the place for service and repair professionals from around the world to see product and equipment demonstrations, ask questions and receive training from leading manufacturers and suppliers. This week’s blog provides an inside look at what’s in store for service and repair professionals from BG Products (Bay 7, Level 1, The Venetian Expo), an early supporter and partner in Joe’s Garage. Visit Joe’s Garage for a list of all exhibiting companies.

To me, the motor vehicle aftermarket is much more than just replacement parts. I’ve always had a love of vehicles from growing up at car shows with my family, but that is not why I chose the aftermarket. I chose to get an education in this industry and commit my career to it because of the people and sense of community the aftermarket provides.

A unique journey to AAPEX 2023: Restoring a rare Lincoln Blackwood, traversing the Lincoln Highway, and diving deep into the automotive aftermarket.

A unique journey to AAPEX 2023: Restoring a rare Lincoln Blackwood, traversing the Lincoln Highway, and diving deep into the automotive aftermarket.

The challenging quest to restore the rare Lincoln Blackwood for AAPEX 2023, navigating the scarce parts landscape.