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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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Recent Industry Data Bodes Well for Aftermarket
Market conditions continue to favor the aftermarket: economic conditions present a challenging environment for consumers to purchase a new vehicle, especially with ongoing inflation, rising interest …
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The Scoop on the “Loop” in PIES™
PIES™️ standardizes not only the field definitions and requirements, but also standardizes the delivery mechanism used to transfer the information provided in PIES™️ XML files. It is designed in a flexible …
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Auto Care Weekly State Government Affairs Update: Apr. 6, 2023
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
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Auto Care Weekly State Government Affairs Update: Mar. 30, 2023
Right to Repair and Digital Electronic Equipment are moving this week in the states.
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Register Now: International Matchmaking Virtual Program
The Auto Care Association, in partnership with the United States Commercial Service (USCS), is excited to offer U.S. companies promoting U.S. products a unique opportunity to participate in our International …
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Auto Care Weekly State Government Affairs Update: Mar. 23, 2023
Agriculture, electronic and appliance right to repair bills are moving this week in the states.
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USITC Report Confirms U.S. Importers Bore Nearly Full Cost of Tariffs
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released a report finding that U.S. importers bore nearly the full cost of these tariffs because import prices increased at the same rate as the tariffs.
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'22 Impact Award Winner: Stacey Miller, Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association
I’ve been in the aftermarket over five years now and I always wanted to be here. Growing up as the child of poor immigrants, we had no choice but to buy used cars and fix them ourselves when they …
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Auto Care State Government Affairs Update: Mar. 17, 2023
Scrap metal and catalytic converter theft reduction, salvage certificates, training and education, used parts and more.
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Highlighting Auto Care's '23 Woman of the Year: Kim Nolan
Being a member of the Auto Care Industry gives me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge. It keeps me informed on the trends of the market outside of my own segment. Being an active participant expands …
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Auto Care State Government Affairs Update: Mar. 9, 2023
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
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Meet a Staffer: Missy Stephens
Sometimes I feel like the luckiest woman in the world. I spend my days doing something I am passionate about. I get to work with an amazing group of women, the Women in Auto Care Leadership Committee, …