AAPEX 2023 will host a new Service and Repair Reception to celebrate the dedicated shop owners, service advisors and technicians who embody the automotive aftermarket. The free event will also recognize the AAPEX 2023 Service and Repair Award honourees.

All attendees are invited to join the celebration, sponsored by Shop Squad by NGK/NTK, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., in Joe’s Garage, The Venetian Expo, Level 1.

Joe’s Garage is dedicated to meeting the needs of service and repair professionals. It includes a built-out shop with 10 bays, lifts, running vehicles and a source capture vehicle exhaust extraction system for hands-on learning and product and equipment demonstrations. It also includes training theaters and sections dedicated to Tool & Equipment, Diagnostics/Telematics/Shop Management Solutions, Tire Servicing and Transmission Supplier. Joe’s Garage will also become home to the new EV Experience Stage where industry leaders will present free training and share insights to prepare attendees for this rapidly expanding market. 

AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. 

About AAPEX
AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road.

AAPEX provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.

AAPEX was recently honored by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in 2022. The event also made TSE’s list of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021.