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AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 23,000 member and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tool, equipment, materials and supplies. Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets. AAIA was formed in 1999 from the consolidation between the Automotive Parts & Accessories Association (APAA) and the Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA).

Press Releases

Bill address information on diagnostics, mileage driven and GPS information.
March 26, 2014
Daimler still considers R-1234yf to be unsafe.
March 18, 2014
AAPEX provides free monthy seminars for attendees and exhibitors.
Feb. 18, 2014
Ethanol producers claim EPA improperly uses its waiever authority under the Clean Air Act.
Feb. 4, 2014
Topics to cover how national issues affect individual firms, EBAY Motors, industry consolidation and more.
Dec. 27, 2013
Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Boxer opposes new renewable fuels legislation.
Dec. 17, 2013
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., seeks information on what security measures carmakers taking against cyberhacking
Dec. 12, 2013
Department of Commerce announces dumping and countervailing duty investigations
Dec. 10, 2013
Webinar to cover group health plan requirements.
Dec. 10, 2013
Products containing TCE must be labeled as a carcinogen.
Dec. 10, 2013

Podcasts

Chris Habel of AMS Automotive, Fenton, Mo. glad to see aftermarkt telematics solutions being developed.

Blogs

Elliot Maras
Agreement extends the Masschusetts R2R provisions nationwide.
Jan. 29, 2014
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This year's AAPEX and SEMA shows could set attendance records.
Oct. 23, 2013
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Network carriers target cars for new growth as smart phone market stabilizes.
April 5, 2013

News

National agreement on Right to Repair can prevent patchwork state legislation.
Jan. 22, 2014
AAIA cites front page article in The Washington Post.
Jan. 14, 2014
Aftermarket industry applauds reconciliation measure.
Nov. 25, 2013
Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University says consumer spending remains weak.
Low consumer confidence changes driving habits, challenging the auto industry.
Nov. 14, 2013
Victor Danhi notes that the automotive industry has already faced legal action over chemicals in products.
California Green Chemistry Initiative becomes effective.
Nov. 12, 2013
Telematics researcher Roger Lanctot says automakers have not figured out yet how to monetize telematics.
Automakers stumble in efforts to use telematics as a competitive advantage.
Nov. 8, 2013
kathleen Schmatz asks Gary Shapiro his thoughts on data ownership for owners of connected cars.
Innovation gives hope for solutions to nation's economic challenges, Gary Shapiro says.
Nov. 7, 2013
Mark Seng of Polk sees some positive trends affecting the aftermarket industry.
'Five Trends in Five Minutes.'
Nov. 7, 2013
Kathleens Schmatz announces a new name for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association: The Autocare Association.
Name change part of a rebranding effort.
Nov. 7, 2013
AAIA report notes millennials are taking over the workplace and explores their characteristics.
Aug. 13, 2013

Articles

Elliot Maras
Memorandum of understanding extends Massachusetts Right to Repair law nationwide.
March 4, 2014
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Innovations in vehicle technology and tool/equipment technology challenge the aftermarket like never before.
Dec. 4, 2013
David Portalatin of the NPD Group notes that 2013 aftermarket sales fell short of expectations, but the outlook for 2014 has some promise.
‘Generational shift’ of retiring baby boomers and underemployed millennials challenges aftermarket
Nov. 7, 2013
Elliot Maras
Many market trends are driving new products in today's aftermarket.
Oct. 3, 2013
Elliot Maras
In 2012, for the first time since pre-2000, the demand for service technicians exceeded supply, according to the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Industry (AAIA) Digital Factbook. ...
Aug. 2, 2013
Elliot Maras
Passing this year’s mid point, indications are positive for the independent automotive aftermarket as consumers keep gaining confidence in the economy. And when there is reason...
July 5, 2013
Elliot Maras
It’s hard to understand why anyone, particularly a professional, would take a gamble on an unauthorized diagnostic tool. But peruse some aftermarket forums and you see there’s...
May 1, 2013
AAIA's Scott Luckett, left, talks about the AAIA Telematics Challenge during a live streaming segment at AAPEX 2012.
A new automotive age was on full view at the AAPEX and SEMA shows in Las Vegas in October. At AAPEX, the show which focuses more on the professional market, VehicleServicePros...
Dec. 7, 2012

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Annual award honors aftermarket companies that invest in employee education.
Dec. 6, 2013
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association applauds new law.
Dec. 3, 2013
Webinar to address employer and individual mandates.
Nov. 13, 2013
EPA ruling to permit the refrigerant's sales in the U.S.
Nov. 11, 2013
Bernie Thompson, left, of Automotive Test Solutions shows the Bullseye leak detector system, which can detect small leaks, at the 2013 AAPEX show.
Exhibitors demonstrate time saving improvements in all tool categories.
Nov. 10, 2013
Competition rewards best example of connected vehicle technology.
Nov. 7, 2013
OTC Encore Diagnostic Scan Tool
Encore marks OTC's first integrated, Android-based scan tool for North America.
Nov. 5, 2013
At left, Tony Quinn, Mike Procter, Steve Gill, Scott Buechler and John Duden of Autologue Compuer Systems enjoy AAPEX hospitality. The company supplies inventory management systems for automotive warehouse distributors and jobbers.
Thousands mingle in preparation for AAPEX 2013.
Nov. 5, 2013
App available at App Store and Google Play Store.
Nov. 1, 2013
AAIA seeks to identify import and export trade opportunities for members.
Nov. 1, 2013
Bartec to also present at TPMS education session.
Oct. 31, 2013
Session to 'separate fact from fiction' about telematics on Nov. 7.
Oct. 31, 2013