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7101 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1300
Bethesda, MD 20814
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The Auto Care Association is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 2,000 member companies represent approximately 150,000 independent businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials, supplies and perform vehicle service and repair.

The Auto Care Association is formally known as the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).

Press Releases

Data can also be combined with regional economic and industry data such as miles driven and temperature deviation
Jan. 17, 2022
The study is designed to quantify auto care businesses' concerns of current industry and business stressors as well as their impact on budget and strategic planning.
Nov. 29, 2021
Auto Care Association and AASA release new joint report providing forecasts and analysis of new technologies impacting the auto care industry.
Nov. 17, 2021
The Auto Care Association and strategic partner IHS Markit will host a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET on the evolution of vehicle configurations in...
Oct. 12, 2021
The Auto Care Association announced recently the recipients of its 2021 awards recognizing excellence in education, innovation and the next generation in the auto care industry...
Oct. 7, 2021
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), geared toward the under-40 industry professional, is coming back to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2021 AAPEX show and will host its largest...
Oct. 5, 2021
The Auto Care Association’s Fall Leadership Days registration is now open for association members and its committee and community volunteers to attend in person.
Aug. 18, 2021
AAPEX 2021 has assembled a Keynote Buyer Panel of well-known industry CEOs for an engaging discussion on key topics facing the automotive aftermarket industry.
June 22, 2021
The Auto Care Association announced it will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 1 p.m. EDT to examine the latest e-commerce trends developing in the auto care industry...
June 18, 2021
The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced registration is open for its 74th Annual AWDA Conference.
June 16, 2021

Videos

In this video, the Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey urges everyone in the auto care industry to attend the Legislative Summit.
Aug. 25, 2023
Will this bill actually address the needs of the consumer and the automotive aftermarket? Join us March 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern to find out.
March 4, 2022
A discussion on the recently introduced Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.), and it's potential impact on independent repair shops.
Feb. 4, 2014
A discussion of E15 fuel's impact on the automotive aftermarket, including a discussion with Paul Fiore, director of government relations with AAIA.
July 5, 2013
A discussion with Aaron Lowe, VP of government affairs for AAIA, about the implications of the Massachusetts Right to Repair (R2R) legislation.
June 7, 2013
Keep up with legislation issues affecting the automotive industry, why preventative maintenance is important, and new products available.
March 28, 2013
AAIA President Kathleen Schmaatz welcomes attendees to AAPEX 2012, and discusses what to look forward to at the show. PTEN Editor Elliot Maras also receives a tool demo of the...
Nov. 15, 2012
Live from the show floor of AAPEX 2012 in Las Vegas, PTEN Editor Elliot Maras sits down with industry experts to discuss today's automotive repair market. Learn more about Right...
Nov. 14, 2012
Live show coverage from the floor of AAPEX 2012. PTEN Editor Elliot Maras talks with industry experts about important vehicle repair topics. In this episode: Watch a live demonstration...
Nov. 14, 2012
PTEN Editor Elliot Maras talked with industry experts at the AAPEX 2012 Show. Here are the topics covered in this broadcast: Useful information on tire safety and economy. How...
Nov. 14, 2012

Podcasts

Auto Care Association
Mike Chung
Aftermarket All-Access
Mike Chung, Auto Care Association's senior director, market intelligence, reveals what industry parts, supply, and service behavior are telling us about 2026.

Blogs

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Technician shortage
As the majority of post-warranty work is performed in the aftermarket, we have a duty to educate and inform the industry of challenges surrounding the technician shortage and ...
Dec. 6, 2022
Mike presents results on a survey with the aftermarket, followed by legal considerations for the industry.
June 15, 2020
Twenty-four percent of auto care companies have found COVID-19 to be extremely impactful on their business' performance.
May 7, 2020
This edition of Market insights with Mike covers the results from the survey launched in our inaugural piece on the impact of COVID-19 on the aftermarket.
April 23, 2020
Market insights with Mike is a new series presented by the Auto Care Association dedicated to analyzing market influencing trends as they happen and their potential effects on...
April 21, 2020
OEMs want the independent aftermarket's support; the two sides can build on common ground.
March 22, 2013

News

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2024 Auto Care Connect announces keynote speakers
The event is set to take place in Chicago from May 5 to the 8th, and three speakers will give talks throughout the event.
March 19, 2024
Since launching the Introduction to ACES and PIES course, auto care industry professionals can now dive further into cataloging and content management with Auto Care Association...
Oct. 24, 2023
Join the Auto Care Association and its communities at these events, taking place during AAPEX.
Oct. 19, 2023
Women in Auto Care will once again host its "Women in Auto Care Wednesday” event series at AAPEX this year. View the schedule of events for more information.
Sept. 8, 2023
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Women in Auto Care scholarship program sets new record
The scholarship program distributed 86 awards in both cash scholarships and starter toolkits, totaling $413,500 in value.
Aug. 23, 2023
This new tool is designed to identify discrepancies and help companies quickly rectify errors in their data.
Aug. 11, 2023
The Auto Care Association objects to the right-to-repair "pact" between ASA, SCRS, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Aug. 9, 2023
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Right to Repair Support
July is Right to Repair Awareness month, and the Auto Care Association is sharing how individuals can take action this summer by making their voices heard in Washington.
July 10, 2023
The Auto Care Association has released the 2024 Auto Care Factbook, which includes insight on how the auto care industry continues to thrive amidst disruption. The automotive ...
July 3, 2023
The Auto Care Association announced its 2023 industry awards season is now open and will be accepting applications through July 14.
June 21, 2023

Articles

Under-40 group to discuss key issues, hot topics, and opportunities in the automotive aftermarket.
Feb. 17, 2022
Q&A with the Auto Care Association reveals the current state of the legislation and how you can get involved.
Aug. 27, 2021
The Auto Care Association has added three new features to their TrendLens interactive industry data platform: interactive tool tips, Pearson correlation coefficient, and updated...
June 30, 2021
Now in its 10th year, WB has provided $54,000 in scholarships.
April 5, 2013

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The bill has reached a total of 28 supporters in Congress and bipartisan support continues to grow.
June 16, 2023
Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey has issued an official statement in response to the judge's denial of an injunction.
May 31, 2023
Eight more members of congress have signed on to co-sponsor the REPAIR Act, which will ensure choice, fairness, and safety in the vehicle repair industry.
May 1, 2023
The move is applauded by the CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and SEMA.
April 26, 2023
The position statement sets forth 10 best practice principles to developing a framework for right to repair legislation that any supporting country can use and adapt to their ...
March 9, 2023
Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, will take the stage on Feb. 1.
Jan. 17, 2023
The 2023 conference theme is “Resilient and EmpowHERed.”
Nov. 16, 2022
The committees typically meet two times per year in conjunction with Auto Care Association Leadership Days in the spring and fall. The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.
Oct. 21, 2022
The scholarship program surpasses a major milestone of more than one million dollars worth of awards being distributed.
Oct. 17, 2022
Hughes will lead the association’s efforts to evolve community engagement among its members while also serving as the liaison between the association and its Aftermarket Warehouse...
Oct. 4, 2022
The program will match U.S. exhibitors with international buyers based on their products of interest and will schedule one-on-one meetings Nov. 1-2 at the Venetian Expo.
Sept. 29, 2022
The Auto Care Association recently announced the winners of its annual awards recognizing excellence within the industry through education, innovation, and future leadership. ...
Sept. 16, 2022