The Annual Destination for Aftermarket Retailers
Built for Retail Buyers
AAPEX is the No. 1 sourcing event in the North American aftermarket and an annual destination of top retailers planning for the year ahead. It’s easy to see why: With new automotive products in 1,400+ categories, face-to-face meetings with local and domestic suppliers, plus the latest market intel, you’ll condense months of legwork into just three days.
An Industry Built for Growth
The global automotive aftermarket is a $2.3 trillion industry, and its growth isn’t slowing down.
- The average age of U.S. vehicles climbed to 12.8 years in 2025 — just as new cars are reaching record-high prices — creating a major opportunity for sellers of aftermarket parts.
- Today’s EVs are creating a new category of aftermarket demand as they roll out of warranty.
- In-store inventory has grown 36% since 2019. With more makes and models, OEM variations, and specialized parts in the system, your customers expect on-demand availability of more SKUs than ever.
AAPEX’s General Sessions ensure you stay tuned into the market forces impacting your business — and ahead of demand — with outlooks and trend data that point your 2027 strategy in the right direction.
See a Day at AAPEX Through a Buyer’s Eyes
Curious how a day at AAPEX turns into smarter buying decisions? Here’s a snapshot of what a retail buyer can fit into a single day in Las Vegas, with plenty of new product to see along the way.
Day 1
Discover Your Next Bestseller — 9:00 AM
The show floor has dedicated sections for underhood, undercar, tool & equipment, and business services/e-commerce. Compare 1,400+ categories side by side and let your 2027 buying plan start taking shape.
Spot What’s Generating Buzz Before It Generates Sales — Mid-Morning
Step beyond the main floor and stop by the Product Showcases, where the year’s most innovative products get the spotlight.
Connect Over Lunch — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Grab your free Buyers Lunch (by showing your red badge) in the AAPEX Forum and compare notes with your team and industry peers as you refuel for the afternoon.
Get Ahead of the Trends Before Your Competitors Do — 2:00–3:00 PM
Take a seat for the AAPEX General Sessions on Aftermarket Outlook and Trends — market intelligence that keeps your inventory strategy ahead of demand instead of reacting to it.
Find New Suppliers — 3:00–5:00 PM
The Exhibitor Booth Crawl takes you booth to booth for demos, giveaways, and celebrity appearances — an efficient way to surface products you didn’t have on your original list.
See What Actually Sells to the Techs Using It — All Day
Joe’s Garage shows you how products perform in a real shop environment. What the techs who use and recommend these products think matters and this is where you find out.
Network With People Who’ve Solved Your Same Problems — 4:00–6:00 PM
Beers & Gears is the aftermarket’s favorite happy hour and open to all who want to connect on common challenges. Grab a cold drink, great conversation — and maybe even a new tattoo. It’s just one of the networking opportunities you’ll find at AAPEX.