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Infographic: Understanding what auto techs want from employers [Joe’s Garage Online]
Technicians prioritize proper equipment, paid time off, retirement benefits, and paid training when evaluating employersRead More -
What the AAPEX Student Program is and how to get involved
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 showRead More -
What steps is the aftermarket taking to address the skilled labor shortage?
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 trainingRead More -
The growing impact of rising repair costs [guest post]
Vehicle repair costs continue to climb – increasing pressure on consumers, insurers, repairers, and the broader collision repair ecosystemRead More -
Infographic: The basics of AI for auto technicians [Joe’s Garage Online]
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 diagnosisRead More -
Repair shop survey attributes the auto tech shortage to compensation and perception
Nearly six in 10 repair shops indicated the tech shortage was having a “high” or “moderate” impact on the businessRead More -
High School Team Wins Inaugural Student Competition at AAPEX 2025
Two students from North Kansas City Schools broke down and reassembled a Chevy 350 engine in 1 hour and 44 minutes; AAPEX to make student competition an annual event.Read More -
AAPEX 2025 Names 6th Annual Service & Repair Awards Winners
Honors individuals and businesses that set the example for operational excellence, customer service and reliable vehicle repairsRead More -
ASE and the U.S. Secret Service to Search for a Few Good Auto Technicians at AAPEX 2025
Co-branded exhibition underscores growing demand for qualified auto techs and highlights the variety of well-paid career prospects in this evolving trade.Read More