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Auto Care CEO Breaks Down Right to Repair Issue

Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, explains where the right to repair issue stands for independent repair shops in this episode of What’s Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX.

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Auto Care CEO Breaks Down Right to Repair Issue [Audio]

Right to Repair is an ongoing issue in the automotive aftermarket. Put simply, it allows drivers to have access to their vehicle’s data so they can grant you, the independent tire dealer, permission to access it and repair their vehicle. However, with OEMs wanting to maintain control over that data, the automotive aftermarket faces an

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Epicor Debuts Virtual Service Advisor ‘Sidekick’ at AAPEX/SEMA

For tire dealers, SideKick360 has tire-tracking features for both customers and dealers.

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Epicor Previews Predictive Maintenance Solution at AAPEX 2021

Epicor’s Predictive Maintenance Assistant (PMA) aims to help independent repair shops predict upcoming maintenance and repair opportunities to make them more essential to their employeess.

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Tire Shops: Be Ready for EVs

Technician knowledge will eventually make up for time lost researching necessary EV service information, Mitchell 1’s Ben Johnson says.

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AAPEX: Auto Assoc. Presidents Talk EV, E-Commerce & More

Consumers are purchasing more aftermarket goods online, and more EVs are on the road now than ever before.

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AAPEX Stage to Feature Let’s Tech, Panel Discussions

Let’s Tech will offer quick learning with 20-minute TED-talk style presentations on various topics, including preparing for EVs in the aftermarket.

PRT, PRT Heavy Duty to Exhibit at AAPEX 2021

PRT will be in Booth A2061 at the Sands Expo, Nov. 2-4 in Las Vegas.

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AAPEX and SEMA Announce Health & Safety Measures

AAPEX will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID PCR test. SEMA is working with state and local officials to announce more health and safety information in the coming weeks.

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Joe’s Garage At AAPEX Opens For Product, Equipment Demos

A fully equipped shop will allow service and repair pros to see new products, tools and equipment in action in Joe’s Garage.

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AAPEX 2021 Opens Nominations for Service and Repair Awards

AAPEX says its Service and Repair Awards recognize and elevate the services that auto repair professionals provide to keep the world’s 1.4 billion vehicles on the road.

AAPEX Announces CEOs to Participate in Keynote Buyer Panel

The Keynote Buyer Panel will feature executives from four top aftermarket retailers and two warehouse distributors.