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Auto Care Association

7101 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1300
Bethesda, MS 20814
USA
301-654-6664
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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

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U.S. Representative Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) introduced the REPAIR Act to ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a fair marketplace, and the continued safe operation of the nation...
Feb. 4, 2022
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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

Videos

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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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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

News

Massachusetts residents vote ‘Yes’ on direct access to in-vehicle data.
Nov. 4, 2020
HDDA: Heavy Duty announced 20 product categories will be available in the heavy duty expansion of the Product Information Exchange Standard, known as PIES.
June 16, 2020
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Automotive repair and maintenance facilities as well as employees who repair and maintain vehicles are considered "essential" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 24, 2020
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Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. is an education initiative created to engage car owners, policymakers, and other stakeholders on car data – what it is, why it matters, and its...
Sept. 25, 2019
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued "Guidelines for Selecting a Testing Certification Agency," which is intended to provide assistance to brake...
Jan. 17, 2013
Malcolm Sissmore of Delphi notes OE companies see telematics as a way to gain more aftermarket business.
Technology takes service from the point of sales to the point of need.
Nov. 6, 2012

Articles

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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 2, 2023
A brief update on the current status.
Feb. 11, 2019
Shelia Andrews, Director, Heavy Duty Markets, Auto Care Association
The industry has taken strides to standardize attributes for a number of parts product categories. Where are they now?
Feb. 11, 2019

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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
Auto Care CEO Bill Hanvey speaking at the HDDA: Heavy Duty press conference at HDAW18.
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