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    7101 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1300
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    USA
    http://www.autocare.org
    301-654-6664
    301-654-3299

    More Info on Auto Care Association

    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).

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    Industry News

    New regional data, product groups added to Auto Care TrendLens interactive data platform

    Jan. 17, 2022
    Data can also be combined with regional economic and industry data such as miles driven and temperature deviation
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    Industry News

    Auto Care Association fielding 2022 Outlook Study

    Nov. 29, 2021
    The study is designed to quantify auto care businesses' concerns of current industry and business stressors as well as their impact on budget and strategic planning.
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    Aftermarket Technology

    New report forecasts long-range aftermarket e-commerce growth opportunities

    Nov. 17, 2021
    Auto Care Association and AASA release new joint report providing forecasts and analysis of new technologies impacting the auto care industry.
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    Webinar: Evolution of vehicle configurations in parts, fitment

    Oct. 12, 2021
    The Auto Care Association and strategic partner IHS Markit will host a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET on the evolution of vehicle configurations in...
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    Auto Care Association announces 2021 award winners, industry leaders

    Oct. 7, 2021
    The Auto Care Association announced recently the recipients of its 2021 awards recognizing excellence in education, innovation and the next generation in the auto care industry...
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    Events

    Attend YANG meet-up event at AAPEX

    Oct. 5, 2021
    The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), geared toward the under-40 industry professional, is coming back to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2021 AAPEX show and will host its largest...
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    Industry News

    Reconnect with the Auto Care Industry at Fall Leadership Days 2022

    Aug. 18, 2021
    The Auto Care Association’s Fall Leadership Days registration is now open for association members and its committee and community volunteers to attend in person.
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    Auto Care Association to host webinar on latest e-commerce trends in the aftermarket

    June 18, 2021
    The Auto Care Association announced it will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 1 p.m. EDT to examine the latest e-commerce trends developing in the auto care industry...
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    Events

    Registration open for 2021 AWDA Conference

    June 16, 2021
    The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced registration is open for its 74th Annual AWDA Conference.

    Articles & News

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    2024 Auto Care Connect announces keynote speakers
    Industry News

    Keynote speakers announced for Auto Care Connect Conference

    March 19, 2024
    The event is set to take place in Chicago from May 5 to the 8th, and three speakers will give talks throughout the event.
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    Auto Care Association releases second ACES and PIES course

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Oct. 24, 2023
    Since launching the Introduction to ACES and PIES course, auto care industry professionals can now dive further into cataloging and content management with Auto Care Association...
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    Auto Care Association announces its AAPEX 2023 events
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    Auto Care Association announces its AAPEX 2023 events

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Oct. 19, 2023
    Join the Auto Care Association and its communities at these events, taking place during AAPEX.
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    Women in Auto Care to hold annual Wednesday events at AAPEX

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Sept. 8, 2023
    Women in Auto Care will once again host its "Women in Auto Care Wednesday” event series at AAPEX this year. View the schedule of events for more information.
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    Women in Auto Care scholarship program sets new record
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    Women in Auto Care scholarship program sets new record

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Aug. 23, 2023
    The scholarship program distributed 86 awards in both cash scholarships and starter toolkits, totaling $413,500 in value.
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    Auto Care Association releases Catalog Assessment Tool

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Aug. 11, 2023
    This new tool is designed to identify discrepancies and help companies quickly rectify errors in their data.
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    Service Repair

    New Right to Repair "Pact" seen as an attempt to confuse lawmakers

    Aug. 9, 2023
    The Auto Care Association objects to the right-to-repair "pact" between ASA, SCRS, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
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    Company/Association News

    6 ways to take action during Right to Repair Awareness month

    July 10, 2023
    July is Right to Repair Awareness month, and the Auto Care Association is sharing how individuals can take action this summer by making their voices heard in Washington.
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    Auto care industry expects growth of 8.1 percent in 2023

    July 3, 2023
    The Auto Care Association has released the 2024 Auto Care Factbook, which includes insight on how the auto care industry continues to thrive amidst disruption. The automotive ...
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    2023 Auto Care Association awards season now open
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    2023 Auto Care Association awards season now open

    June 21, 2023
    The Auto Care Association announced its 2023 industry awards season is now open and will be accepting applications through July 14.

    Videos & Resources

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    Video Network

    Video: Speak Up for Right to Repair at the 2023 Legislative Summit

    Aug. 25, 2023
    In this video, the Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey urges everyone in the auto care industry to attend the Legislative Summit.
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    Legislation

    Inside the 'Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act,' or the 'REPAIR Act'

    March 4, 2022
    Will this bill actually address the needs of the consumer and the automotive aftermarket? Join us March 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern to find out.
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    Photo Gallery: AAPEX/SEMA 2021

    Nov. 11, 2021
    The AAPEX and SEMA Shows wrapped up during the first week of November in Las Vegas.
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    Training and Resources

    VSP News: Industry Insights, Episode 23 - Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding

    Feb. 4, 2014
    A discussion on the recently introduced Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.), and it's potential impact on independent repair shops.
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    The Garage

    VSP News: Industry Insights Episode 10 - The E15 fuel debate

    July 5, 2013
    A discussion of E15 fuel's impact on the automotive aftermarket, including a discussion with Paul Fiore, director of government relations with AAIA.
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    Training and Resources

    VSP News: Industry Insights, Episode 8 - AAIA reviews Right to Repair law

    June 7, 2013
    A discussion with Aaron Lowe, VP of government affairs for AAIA, about the implications of the Massachusetts Right to Repair (R2R) legislation.
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    VSP News: Industry Insights, Episode 3

    March 28, 2013
    Keep up with legislation issues affecting the automotive industry, why preventative maintenance is important, and new products available.
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    The Garage

    AAPEX 2012 Live Stream: Day 1, morning broadcast

    Nov. 15, 2012
    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...
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    The Garage

    AAPEX 2012 Live Stream: Day 3, morning broadcast

    Nov. 14, 2012
    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...
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    Service Repair

    AAPEX 2012 Live Stream: Day 2, afternoon broadcast

    Nov. 14, 2012
    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...

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    Federal 'right-to-repair' legislation receives overwhelming support

    June 16, 2023
    The bill has reached a total of 28 supporters in Congress and bipartisan support continues to grow.
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    Auto Care Association issues statement on enforcement of Massachusetts Right to Repair law

    May 31, 2023
    Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey has issued an official statement in response to the judge's denial of an injunction.
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    REPAIR act gains support, secures 8 more co-sponsors
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    REPAIR Act gains support, secures 8 more co-sponsors

    May 1, 2023
    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.
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    Eight bipartisan co-sponsors sign on to support REPAIR Act

    April 26, 2023
    The move is applauded by the CAR Coalition, MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association and SEMA.
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    Auto Care Association joins the global right to repair movement for vehicles

    March 9, 2023
    The position statement sets forth 10 best practice principles to developing a framework for right to repair legislation that any supporting country can use and adapt to their ...
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    Auto industry leader to speak at Northwood University's leadership series

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    Jan. 17, 2023
    Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, will take the stage on Feb. 1.
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    5 stats you need to know about the technician shortage

    Dec. 6, 2022
    As the majority of post-warranty work is performed in the aftermarket, we have a duty to educate and inform the industry of challenges surrounding the technician shortage and ...
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    Registration open for the 2023 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference

    Nov. 16, 2022
    The 2023 conference theme is “Resilient and EmpowHERed.”
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    Auto Care Association looking for new members on various advisory committees

    Oct. 21, 2022
    The committees typically meet two times per year in conjunction with Auto Care Association Leadership Days in the spring and fall. The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.
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    Women in Auto Care scholarship program hits $1 million

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    Oct. 17, 2022
    The scholarship program surpasses a major milestone of more than one million dollars worth of awards being distributed.
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    Auto Care Association taps Hughes as head of community engagement and AWDA executive director

    Oct. 4, 2022
    Hughes will lead the association’s efforts to evolve community engagement among its members while also serving as the liaison between the association and its Aftermarket Warehouse...
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    Auto Care Association offering International Matchmaking Program at AAPEX 2022

    Sept. 29, 2022
    The program will match U.S. exhibitors with international buyers based on their products of interest and will schedule one-on-one meetings Nov. 1-2 at the Venetian Expo.
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    The 2022 ACE Award winners with Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey (from left to right): Bill Hanvey; Large company winner Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper; Mid-size company winner MevoTech; and Small company winner Detroit Garage.
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    Auto Care Association announces 2022 industry leaders in education for the next generation

    Sept. 16, 2022
    The Auto Care Association recently announced the winners of its annual awards recognizing excellence within the industry through education, innovation, and future leadership. ...
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    Auto Care Association adds new economic and industry indicators to TrendLens

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    Aug. 18, 2022
    Auto Care Association announced it has added three new economic and industry indicators to its interactive data platform, TrendLens, to bring additional insight to automotive ...
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    Auto Care Association calls on industry to 'turn up the heat' during Right to Repair Awareness Month

    July 28, 2022
    As the industry awaits the long-anticipated decision on the Right to Repair court case in Massachusetts, the auto care industry continues the fight for safe and secure access ...
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    YANG launches monthly virtual networking series for automotive professionals

    Feb. 17, 2022
    Under-40 group to discuss key issues, hot topics, and opportunities in the automotive aftermarket.
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    Auto Care launches ACES and PIES eLearning course

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Jan. 31, 2022
    The new online course provides the necessary skills auto care industry professionals need to use industry data standards that speak the same technical language as their customers...
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    Aftermarket forecast for 2022

    Jan. 12, 2022
    A quick look at market trends influencing the aftermarket for 2022.
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    Auto Care Association expands Data Standards across the Americas

    Nov. 22, 2021
    The Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES) and Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) have been extended to cover countries across the Americas with the newly launched...
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    New report on latest EV data, trends, and analysis

    Nov. 19, 2021
    The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association release new joint report providing forecast and analysis of EV technology's impact on the...
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    Industry News

    Auto Care Association website now available in Spanish

    Oct. 18, 2021
    Association's Spanish-language data standards brings member companies closer to the Latin American market.
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    Auto Care Association now accepting entries for Import Product and Marketing Awards

    Sept. 14, 2021
    Program open to all AAPEX exhibitors, offering 'excellent opportunity to gain visibility and recognition.'
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    Legislation

    What you need to know about the Right to Repair

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Aug. 27, 2021
    Q&A with the Auto Care Association reveals the current state of the legislation and how you can get involved.
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    Auto Care Association praises Biden's Right to Repair executive order

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    July 12, 2021
    'Manufacturers continue to place barriers in the way of independent repair shops being able to service vehicles.'
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    Industry News

    Aftermarket groups commend FTC on its report to congress on repair restrictions, sends letter

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    July 1, 2021
    Aftermarket trade groups, including Auto Care Association, praises Federal Trade Commission on 'Nixing the Fix Report'.
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    Industry News

    TrendLens interactive data platform adds new features

    June 30, 2021
    The Auto Care Association has added three new features to their TrendLens interactive industry data platform: interactive tool tips, Pearson correlation coefficient, and updated...
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    Automakers' lawsuit to overturn Massachusetts vehicle data access law goes to trial

    June 14, 2021
    The trial has begun in federal court to hear the challenge brought by the vehicle manufacturers against the voters of Massachusetts on the data access law.
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    Legislation

    Auto Care Association’s Auto Care Caucus renewed with 117th Congress

    June 10, 2021
    Helps ensures consumers have access to quality, convenient and affordable auto repairs.
    Industry News

    Auto care industry expected to grow nearly 25 percent by 2024

    June 9, 2021
    The Auto Care Association today released its award-winning and industry-leading online publications, the 2022 Auto Care Factbook and the 2022 Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual....
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    U.S. aftermarket sales forecasted to increase 11.2 percent in 2021

    June 8, 2021
    Total United States light duty automotive aftermarket sales are forecasted to increase 11.2 percent in 2021, totaling $325 billion, according to the “2021 Joint Channel Forecast...
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    Auto Care Association and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announce 2021 World Class Technicians

    March 17, 2021
    The Auto Care Association today announced the latest recipients of the prestigious World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service...
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    Auto Care Association's Demand Index Data Analysis Tool expands to include new product groups

    March 2, 2021
    The Auto Care Association today announced the addition of new product groups to its Demand Index tool on the TrendLens™ interactive data platform.
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    Auto Care Association delivers monthly, weekly driving insights with Arity Vehicle Miles Traveled Data

    Feb. 9, 2021
    The Auto Care Association, in partnership with Arity, announced the latest addition of trackable industry data to the TrendLens data platform.
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    Auto Care Association Responds to Alliance for Automotive Innovation Lawsuit in Massachusetts

    Dec. 7, 2020
    Auto Care Association president and CEO Bill Hanvey has issued an official statement in response to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation lawsuit.
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    Consumers to automakers: We want the right to repair our vehicles

    Nov. 4, 2020
    Massachusetts residents vote ‘Yes’ on direct access to in-vehicle data.
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    Heavy duty aftermarket data standards now available

    June 16, 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.
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    Market insights with Mike: Vehicle activity on the rise in COVID-19 aftermarket analysis

    June 15, 2020
    Mike presents results on a survey with the aftermarket, followed by legal considerations for the industry.
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    Market insights with Mike: Updated macroeconomic and impact trends

    May 7, 2020
    Twenty-four percent of auto care companies have found COVID-19 to be extremely impactful on their business' performance.
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    Market insights with Mike: Pandemic impact and outlook on the auto care industry

    April 23, 2020
    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.
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    Market insights with Mike: Recent trends in vehicle miles driven during COVID-19

    April 21, 2020
    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...
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    Federal government issues guidance to define vehicle service and repair as essential service

    March 24, 2020
    Automotive repair and maintenance facilities as well as employees who repair and maintain vehicles are considered "essential" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Auto Care Association and AASA partner on Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice. campaign

    Sept. 25, 2019
    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...
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    Auto Care Association's Auto Care Legislative Summit

    May 24, 2019
    The Auto Care Legislative Summit will take place in conjunction with the Auto Care Association Fall Leadership Days.
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    Fourth tariff list on imports from China released by USTR

    May 16, 2019
    The notice includes 3,805 product categories that could be subject to an additional tariff of up to 25 percent ad valorem.
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    Training and Resources

    Registration open for 2019 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference

    Women in Auto Care
    Jan. 9, 2019
    The two-day education, leadership and networking conference will be held from Feb. 27 to 28 in New Orleans.
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    Majority of consumers want control of their vehicle's data, survey finds

    Nov. 21, 2018
    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.
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    Women in Auto Care announces 2018 Women of the Year Award winners

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    Nov. 21, 2018
    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.
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    HDDA: Heavy Duty adds new categories to heavy duty standard project

    Oct. 15, 2018
    The Auto Care community will generate product attribute definitions for four additional categories.
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    Auto Care Association announces 2018 Impact, Education awards recipients

    Sept. 10, 2018
    The winners were announced at the associations Fall Leadership Days event in Austin, Tex.