Vehicle Service Experts: AAPEX Best Practice
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Your AAPEX Game Plan: Go In With a Strategy, Leave With Results
Why Attend AAPEX
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) unites the entire automotive aftermarket supply chain, delivering unparalleled access to the industry’s key people, products and professional training all in one place.
If you’re in the business of keeping cars running, make it your business to attend AAPEX.
“AAPEX is where shop pros get ready for every shift.”
Discover, train and network with the best in the industry — all under one roof.
What You’ll Gain at AAPEX
Discover New-to-Market Solutions
Immerse yourself in innovation with the latest product launches and technologies. Be the first to spot trends that give your business a competitive edge.
Get In-Person, Hands-On Training
Master new repair and diagnostic techniques through live simulations and demos — learning directly from industry experts.
Learn from the Experts
Gain pivotal insights on industry trends, emerging technology, and business management through informative sessions and keynotes.
Grow Your Network
Connect with peers, suppliers, and leaders across the automotive aftermarket. Build relationships that strengthen your business long-term.
Explore the Show FLoor
Across two full floors and three expansive areas, AAPEX showcases the aftermarket in action — tools turning, lifts moving, and solutions at work.
Featured Categories:
- Tool and Equipment
- Tire Servicing
- Diagnostics, Telematics, and Shop Management Systems
- Paint and Body
- More
Joe’s Garage Live Demos
Get under the hood with live vehicles, active service bays, and interactive exhibits.
Talk directly with exhibitors about capabilities, benefits, and utilization in real time.
Training Value
Elite technical and leadership sessions, valued in the thousands, are offered at just $150 per session or five sessions for $400.
Tailored Best Practices by Role
Technicians
Focus on hands-on, technical and certification opportunities that strengthen your expertise.
- Attend technical training expos and ASE certification events.
- Join Bosch or Snap-on diagnostic sessions to sharpen your troubleshooting skills.
- Explore the Tool and Equipment and Diagnostics/Telematics areas for the latest shop innovations.
- Get hands-on in Joe’s Garage, featuring 10 live bays, working vehicles and real-world demonstrations.
Shop Owners and Managers
Your focus: strategy, operations and leadership.
- Prioritize business strategy workshops and operational improvement sessions.
- Attend leadership and management training to help your team and business grow.
- Network with suppliers and partners at industry receptions and expos to enhance procurement and vendor relationships.
- Learn from elite trainers addressing shop performance, profitability and workforce development.
Service Advisors and Front Desk Professionals
Strengthen customer experience and shop communication.
- Join customer service, communication and marketing workshops to improve client relationships.
- Attend relationship management and brand-building sessions to enhance customer retention.
- Explore parts-focused expos and supplier meetings for procurement and product knowledge.
Learn. Source. Grow.
If you stock it, use it, or recommend it, you’ll find it at AAPEX.
With more than 1,400 product categories, AAPEX is the largest aftermarket marketplace in the Western Hemisphere.
Don’t Miss:
- The Products and Packaging Showcases in the Venetian Expo upper lobby.
- Exhibitor-led sessions featuring live demonstrations and Q&As.
- Insights into EV, ADAS, and emerging technologies transforming the future of repair.
Get Ready to Power Your Next Shift
Whether you’re upgrading diagnostics, learning leadership, or refining customer service, AAPEX equips you with the knowledge, network and tools to tackle whatever rolls into your shop next.
