Officially opening at 9 a.m., the first day of AAPEX began yesterday morning with NFL Sports Broadcaster Erin Andrews speaking with Ratchet+Wrench columnist and Xpertec Auto Repair owner, Kathleen Callahan.
Afterward, Andrews moderated a panel with leaders from Advance Auto Parts, Arnold Oil Company, AutoZone, Genuine Parts Company, and O’Reilly Auto Parts.
The rest of the day featured Joe's Garage demos, EV Experience presentations, sustainability and ADAS stage presentations, live product demos, and the joint EV trends and outlook forecast.
The Service and Repair Reception, sponsored by Solid Start/True Brand Products, took place yesterday evening on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo in Joe’s Garage. The free event recognized shop owners, service advisors, and technicians best representing the aftermarket industry.
