
Auto care industry forecast to reach $676.5 billion by 2029
The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow 5.4 per cent in 2026 and reach $599.7 billion in sales, according to the Auto Care Association’s newly released 2027 Auto Care Factbook.
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The U.S. automotive aftermarket is expected to grow 5.4 per cent in 2026 and reach $599.7 billion in sales, according to the Auto Care Association’s newly released 2027 Auto Care Factbook.

AAPEX will introduce several new interactive attractions at its 2026 automotive aftermarket trade show, including daily prize giveaways, automotive-themed escape rooms, a NASCAR simulator and displays of vehicles featured in movies and television.

Rising inflation and economic instability are forcing consumers to become more cautious regarding vehicle maintenance and service spending.

Auto Care Association spent $2.33 million on lobbying in the past year.

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will speak on leadership and team adaptation at the AAPEX 2026 Keynote Breakfast, addressing an industry facing rapid technological and labor shifts.

The major B2B automotive aftermarket tradeshow opens registration for its 2026 event in Las Vegas, targeting multi-unit repair shops, manufacturers, and global industry distributors.
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