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The aftermarket has work to do to fix the technician shortage
2026 Voice of the Technician survey finds “77% of automotive technicians agree that higher pay is the biggest issue the industry needs to address”Read More -
Our letter to the editor that the Wall Street Journal didn’t consider
The automotive aftermarket’s gravitas on this issue is commonly overlooked by publications outside the amazing aftermarket trade mediaRead More -
Most AAPEX attendees have already decided to return
A post-show survey of AAPEX 2025 attendees conducted in December found 68% had already decided to return to AAPEX 2026Read More -
Automotive Aftermarket Sees Demand Growing, Grapples with Persistent Uncertainty, AAPEX Survey Finds
70% report supply chain diversification efforts as inventories rise and consumers increasingly shop for lower cost parts amid high new car pricesRead More -
AAPEX survey: More buyers are shopping for value in aftermarket parts and services
53% of aftermarket professionals polled say they have observed demand for lower-cost parts and services grow, yet quality is still the “top influence” for customer preference, suggesting many buyers are shopping for valueRead More -
AAPEX 2025 participants identify the top aftermarket challenges for 2026
AAPEX 2025 attendees point to supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and attracting qualified employees; meanwhile, exhibitors worry about attracting customers, tariffs and market positioningRead More
