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The auto care industry

keeps vehicles moving, and the Auto Care Association is dedicated to helping every one of those vehicles last longer, perform more efficiently, and keep drivers safe. Independence drives us: our global member companies manufacture, distribute, and sell vehicle parts and components as well as perform services, maintenance, and repairs on every class of vehicle on the road.

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4.9

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268,000

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It's important to be a member because of the personal and professional benefits, but also because it gets you engaged.

JC Washbish Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
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Auto Care has opportunities for all levels: from the senior vice president to the individual that’s driving the truck.

David Castillo Warren Distribution
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Until I joined Auto Care, I wouldn't have known the full picture of tariffs other than what you see on the news.

Ashlee Arnold Arnold Oil Company of Austin
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  • Jun 10 2025

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    Colorado Packaging EPR Compliance Toolkit and California Program Updates

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    The Aug. 1, 2025, reporting deadline is just around the corner for Colorado’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program. California will follow close behind — don’t wait to get informed. Join PARTSLIFE, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) and the Auto Care Association on June 10 to learn whether you need to be registered in Colorado, what packaging is covered, which producer responsibility organization you need to report to, and the strategies required to stay compliant and position your business for the future.
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  • Jun 12 2025

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    The Aftermarket Joint Channel Market Size and Forecast Webinar

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    Join the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, in partnership with S&P Global, for a member-exclusive Aftermarket Joint Channel Market Size and Forecast 2025-2028 webinar on June 12, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. ET.
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  • Nov 4 2025
    Las Vegas, NV

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    2025 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)

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    For three days this fall, Las Vegas is where aftermarket challenges meet solutions. AAPEX 2025 is back in town, bringing the automotive industry together at the Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.
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  • Jan 19 2026
    Grapevine, TX

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    Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2026

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    North America’s largest, most trusted gathering for the heavy duty aftermarket industry.
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