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Auto Care's top subject matter experts offer their best aftermarket advice, research, and analysis influencing the health of the automotive aftermarket to stay current in a fast-paced industry.

Auto Care Association's mission is to protect and advance the interests of businesses providing aftermarket products and services for all classes of motor vehicles. view more

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Member Spotlight: Matt Fowler
I believe in YANG because we can make the industry a better place through professional development, leadership and fostering human connection. Not many industries have professional groups that span different …
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Membership Spotlight: Melissa Petrucelli
I believe in YANG because it offers a unique opportunity to network with peers, participate in leadership development sessions and hear different perspectives across the industry.
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Sharpen Your Forecast with Recent VMT Data
Recent Weekly VMT and Monthly Economic and Industry Indicator data are available in TrendLens. The Market View package can be a sound investment for increasing the accuracy of demand / sales …
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New Shop Toolkit: Serving Aftermarket Service Centers and Your Skilled Technicians
The Auto Care Association is committed to providing aftermarket service centers and their skilled technicians with the best and latest industry information and resources available. Shops provide essential …
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Right to Repair Awareness
This summer, the Auto Care Association and its members engaged in grassroots advocacy surrounding the issue of Right to Repair. By sending emails, engaging directly with lawmakers and educating others …
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Member Spotlight: Joe Delorme
Learn more about YANG member, Joe Delorne, his journey to the YANG community and more!
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6 Ways You Can Help Close the Technician Shortage Gap
What can we do as an industry to support hiring automotive, collision and diesel technicians to close the gap? Here are five simple things anyone can do to make a difference, no matter your role in the …
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EV Adoption Gains Momentum, E-Commerce Continues to Build
As we approach year-end, we highlight trends in electric vehicle adoption and related market conditions, along with e-commerce performance and forecasts for automotive aftermarket parts.
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7 Facts the Aftermarket Needs to Know About ADAS
A large number of ADAS-equipped vehicles began exiting warranty in 2021, so the aftermarket is just beginning to see these vehicles. This is an opportunity for our industry as the aftermarket can be a …
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News and Trends: Right to Repair, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Electrification
The world moved pretty fast from horse and buggy to automobiles, right? Change happens rapidly in our industry and we must keep up. This section is dedicated to current events that directly impact our …
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The Right to Repair Movement Gains Global Momentum
Right to Repair is a universal issue across multiple industries and is gaining global momentum. The success of the ballot initiative in Massachusetts is only the first step in the battle to ensure repair …
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Meet A Staffer: Lisa Foshee
Prior to joining the Auto Care Association, Lisa worked at AT&T, where I represented AT&T’s Internet of Things group (focusing on AT&T’s relationships with automotive OEMs) and advised the company on antitrust …