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Auto Care Association

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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).

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Data can also be combined with regional economic and industry data such as miles driven and temperature deviation
Jan. 17, 2022
Opinion
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
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Auto Care Association and AASA release new joint report providing forecasts and analysis of new technologies impacting the auto care industry.
Nov. 17, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Keep up with legislation issues affecting the automotive industry, why preventative maintenance is important, and new products available.
March 28, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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

Blogs

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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
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Mike presents results on a survey with the aftermarket, followed by legal considerations for the industry.
June 15, 2020
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Twenty-four percent of auto care companies have found COVID-19 to be extremely impactful on their business' performance.
May 7, 2020
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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
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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
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OEMs want the independent aftermarket's support; the two sides can build on common ground.
March 22, 2013

Articles

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Under-40 group to discuss key issues, hot topics, and opportunities in the automotive aftermarket.
Feb. 17, 2022
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Q&A with the Auto Care Association reveals the current state of the legislation and how you can get involved.
Aug. 27, 2021
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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

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An overview of some of the outdoor booths at SEMA.
The AAPEX and SEMA Shows wrapped up during the first week of November in Las Vegas.
Nov. 11, 2021
Legislation
The trial has begun in federal court to hear the challenge brought by the vehicle manufacturers against the voters of Massachusetts on the data access law.
June 14, 2021
The Auto Care Association today released its award-winning and industry-leading online publications, the 2022 Auto Care Factbook and the 2022 Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual....
June 9, 2021
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Total United States light duty automotive aftermarket sales are forecasted to increase 11.2 percent in 2021, totaling $325 billion, according to the “2021 Joint Channel Forecast...
June 8, 2021
The Auto Care Association today announced the latest recipients of the prestigious World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service...
March 17, 2021
The Auto Care Association today announced the addition of new product groups to its Demand Index tool on the TrendLens™ interactive data platform.
March 2, 2021
The Auto Care Association, in partnership with Arity, announced the latest addition of trackable industry data to the TrendLens data platform.
Feb. 9, 2021
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Auto Care Association president and CEO Bill Hanvey has issued an official statement in response to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation lawsuit.
Dec. 7, 2020
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The Auto Care Legislative Summit will take place in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Fall Leadership Days.
May 24, 2019
The notice includes 3,805 product categories that could be subject to an additional tariff of up to 25 percent ad valorem.
May 16, 2019
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The two-day education, leadership and networking conference will be held from Feb. 27 to 28 in New Orleans.
Jan. 9, 2019
More than 8 in 10 U.S. vehicle owners and lessees believe car owners should have full access to their vehicle's maintenance and repair information.
Nov. 21, 2018
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The Women of the Year Awards include the Auto Care Woman of the Year, Auto Care Woman of Excellence and Female Shop Owner of the Year.
Nov. 21, 2018
The Auto Care community will generate product attribute definitions for four additional categories.
Oct. 15, 2018
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The AAPEXedu Technology track has grown to include 18 sessions.
Sept. 27, 2018
Impact Award: Four for the Future winners.
The winners were announced at the associations Fall Leadership Days event in Austin, Tex.
Sept. 10, 2018
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Subject matter experts from the manufacturer, distributor and data service provider sectors for the heavy duty aftermarket will be involved with defining the attributes for 20...
July 26, 2018
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Donations made to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in the former president and CEO's memory will be used to fund scholarships and industry educational initiatives....
July 17, 2018
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Auto Care Association urges Trump administration to consider risk of tariffs on imported auto parts
July 10, 2018
The 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference will take place June 13 to 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
March 26, 2018
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In addition to standardized product information, the organization plans to address needs of the heavy duty independent aftermarket with the introduction of a strategic plan.
Jan. 25, 2018
The Automotive Content Professionals Network selected three candidates to attend the 2018 ACPN Knowledge Exchange conference.
Jan. 11, 2018
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The 2017 Joint Channel Forecast Model also predicts that the total aftermarket sales will grow from $277.1 billion in 2016 to $316.4 billion in 2020.
July 11, 2017
The BAT, which would impose a new 20 percent tax on imported goods and services, would result in a $20 billion per year tax increase on automotive parts.
May 9, 2017
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The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) is offering a scholarship of $6,250 to one deserving young auto care professional to attend the University of the Aftermarket’s 2017-2018...
April 27, 2017
Auto Care Careers on Campus will provide the tools and resources necessary to conduct on-campus events, whether in the classroom or as part of a career fair.
April 25, 2017
Seventeen outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2017 World Class Technician Award.
April 6, 2017
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"The Auto Care Careers recruitment guide can help identify ways to facilitate the hiring process through communication, recruitment and retention tactics," said Bill Hanvey, president...
March 21, 2017
During the hearing, members of the committee showed general support for the advancement of self-driving cars, but also stressed to automakers and other stakeholders the importance...
March 2, 2017
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AAP is running a campaign to mobilize consumers and show lawmakers that a discriminatory tax on imports will result in their constituents paying higher prices for everyday items...
Feb. 7, 2017
This program provides financial support for students pursuing internships across the country who wish to gain valuable, real-world experience in a variety of auto care businesses...
Feb. 2, 2017
The Auto Care Association will host the 2017 Auto Care Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., Oct. 3-4, featuring Bob Woodward, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and...
Jan. 26, 2017
The study indicates that there is an opportunity to create a “superset” of data that will streamline product information communication for an industry currently using multiple...
Nov. 8, 2016
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The four winners were selected by the Auto Care Association Marketing and Communications Committee during their recent meeting at Fall Leadership Days in Washington, D.C. The ...
Sept. 23, 2016
Rick Guirlinger, president, Bourke Services, LLC in Raleigh, N.C. received the Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award.
Sept. 16, 2016
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association is hosting the third annual YANG@AAPEX Program during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Wednesday...
Aug. 24, 2016
Four students will receive scholarships of $2,500 to contribute to the costs of round-trip travel from their permanent address to the internship location, lodging, utilities and...
June 21, 2016
The Auto Care Association and IHS Automotive, a source of information and insight into critical areas that shape the automotive aftermarket, have partnered to present a new Industry...
June 16, 2016
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June 9, 2016
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Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, participated in a series of roundtables produced by the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington...
May 26, 2016
YANG brings together inspired and engaged young professionals (under the age of 40) from all sectors of the auto care industry to build networks that foster relationships for ...
May 17, 2016
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association is hosting three regional meet-ups for young auto care professionals in California, Florida and Washington...
May 9, 2016
Two industry associations stress the importance of telematics research and education.
May 5, 2016
Leadership 2.0 is a post-graduate style leadership and business skills education program designed to promote the development of the next generation of auto care leaders.
April 19, 2016
The Auto Care Career and Education Award (ACE) honors auto care companies that continually provide the culture for and facilitation of employee career development, and invest ...
April 19, 2016
The Rhode Island House Legislature is considering legislation (HB 7711) that would require car companies to provide car owners with the ability to control where information transmitted...
April 12, 2016
The Auto Care Association contracted with Pricedex Software, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive research project to define the heavy duty parts data process by leveraging their expertise...
April 5, 2016
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The Auto Care Association and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained...
April 5, 2016
Ten young industry professionals will receive $1,100 scholarships to attend the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days, May 5 to 7 at the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs...
March 29, 2016
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) and the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), have announced the 2016 Auto Care Association Next Step Program honorees...
March 24, 2016
The YANG Legislative Conference will provide an opportunity for young auto care professionals to learn about the auto care industry’s most pressing issues and meet face-to-face...
March 9, 2016
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association is hosting the 2016 YANG Leadership Conference, May 6-7 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs...
Feb. 11, 2016
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association is hosting a regional meet-up for young auto care professionals in Atlanta on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.
Jan. 27, 2016
The Auto Care Association has launched its newly redesigned website, www.autocarecareers.org, to promote the diverse careers and opportunities in the auto care industry.
Oct. 29, 2015
The landmark MOU will ensure that vehicle owners and independent repair facilities have access to the OEM-controlled service information, tools, and parts that they need to safely...
Sept. 16, 2015
The Auto Care Association and the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) announced that applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Aftermarket Telematics Challenge....
Aug. 6, 2015
The Auto Care Association ImpactAward: Four for the Future annually honors four aftermarket professionals, age 40 or younger, who have made remarkable contributions within the...
July 2, 2015
The Auto Care Association formalized its long-standing relationship with Turkey’s Association of Automotive Parts and Components Manufacturers (TAYSAD) on May 29, 2015.
June 18, 2015
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The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6 percent through 2018, according to the “2015 Joint Channel Forecast Model” produced...
June 1, 2015
Of the more than 840,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 17 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2015 World Class Technician Award.
May 22, 2015
Scholarship recipients were chosen by a selection committee that includes members of AWDA, the Auto Care Association Education Committee and Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG...
May 15, 2015
The scholarship will cover the price of tuition, class materials and meals.
May 8, 2015
The forum, held in Washington, D.C., was attended by policymakers and regulators, automotive-related trade association leaders, business and financial experts and media.
May 4, 2015
At the inaugural Industry Forum in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 29, the Auto Care Association will unveil the first State of the Auto Care Industry Report.
April 8, 2015
Twelve young industry professionals will receive scholarships of $1,100 to attend the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days, scheduled for May 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency ...
April 1, 2015
Driven by its education committee’s industry career initiative, the association is developing a program to connect transitioning military veterans with jobs in the auto care industry...
March 16, 2015
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Schmatz joined the association in 2002, and was named president and CEO on Jan. 1, 2004.
March 13, 2015
The Auto Care Association has released the first in a series of E-Tailing Insights, with details on the expanding trend of e-tailing, the fastest-growing retail sector in the ...
March 9, 2015
This program will provide financial support for students pursuing internships across the country to gain valuable, real-world education in a variety of auto care industry careers...
Feb. 26, 2015
The video is a comprehensive overview of the auto care industry, highlighting the variety of career paths within its 500,000 businesses and 4.2 million jobs and features testimonials...
Feb. 12, 2015
Users can click on the preferred path to learn more about the positions, advancement opportunities and career trajectories available in the auto care industry.
Feb. 2, 2015
The Young Auto Care Network Group, in cooperation with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, has teamed up to offer 10 young industry professionals scholarships of...
Jan. 16, 2015
The Auto Care Association co-hosted the 2014 Global Auto Care Summit (GACS) last week in Shanghai, China. GACS is an invitation-only gathering of senior association, industry ...
Dec. 15, 2014
Annual award to honor auto care industry companies invested in employee education and training
Dec. 5, 2014
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, has announced the recipients of the 2014 AIA People Awards.
Nov. 14, 2014
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the largest portion of the online purchasing, or e-tailing, market for replacement parts is the professional technician segment, according to ...
Oct. 22, 2014
The Auto Care Association, along with representatives from auto care associations from around the world, participated in the Global Right to Repair Campaign Meeting that was held...
Sept. 30, 2014
The Auto Care Association has announced the 2014 recipients of its Impact Award: Four for the Future, which annually honors four aftermarket professionals, age 40 or younger, ...
Sept. 18, 2014
The Auto Care Association has announced the recipients of its 2014 Head of the Class Award, honoring eight auto care industry companies that continually invest in employee education...
Sept. 5, 2014
The committee will be hosting webinars featuring a new topic every third Friday of the month, educating companies about available data sources that enhance category management...
Aug. 18, 2014
The Auto Care Association’s recently-released Digital Auto Care Factbook 2015 and the Digital Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual 2015, feature an updated view of key factors driving...
Aug. 11, 2014
Professionals in the auto care industry under the age of 40 are encouraged to attend to learn key tools needed to bring real results to networking.
July 21, 2014
The Auto Care Association competition recognizes the best in vehicle connectivity.
July 14, 2014
According to the industry forecase, the long-term economic view for the United States is very positive, as the economy is expected to move beyond the protracted recovery into ...
July 10, 2014
The board is effective as of July 1.
July 7, 2014
The 2014 Trade Winds program included an Americas-focused business forum consisting of regional and industry-specific conference sessions as well as pre-arranged consultations...
June 4, 2014
The annual award recognizes outstanding young industry leaders.
June 2, 2014
Trade associations insist that FTC take action against Kia
May 28, 2014
In addition to the new research material, our Factbook allows members immediate access to valuable data and online resources through live embedded hyperlinks, says Auto Care Association...
May 21, 2014
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The joint channel forecast model predicts U.S. automotive aftermarket sales to total $273.4 billion by 2017.
May 14, 2014
AAPEX 2014 to be Nov. 4 to 6 in Las Vegas.
May 1, 2014
Daimler still considers R-1234yf to be unsafe.
March 18, 2014
DuPont, Honeywell Expected to Face Antitrust Complaint from EU over New RefrigerantFollowing a lengthy investigation, the antitrust arm of the European Union (EU) is expected ...
March 10, 2014
According to the agency, a proposed rule will be issued this summer to withdraw approval for 134a for use in new motor vehicles and as an aerosol in consumer products.
Feb. 11, 2014
Winners will be selected by the AAIA Education Committee, and then recognized during Fall Leadership Days 2014 in Boston, Mass. and at AAPEX 2014 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Jan. 20, 2014
Department of Commerce to continue its investigation of subsidized imports.
Dec. 17, 2013
Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Boxer opposes new renewable fuels legislation.
Dec. 17, 2013
Department of Commerce announces dumping and countervailing duty investigations
Dec. 10, 2013
Webinar to cover group health plan requirements.
Dec. 10, 2013