Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience will serve as the hub of training, insights and connections for the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. It features instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and equipment demos from industry suppliers, the New Product Showcase, and opportunities to connect one-on-one with exhibitors to talk products and conduct business.

To register for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, visit Attendee Registration at: https://www.aapexshow.com/attendee-portal/register/. 

Training is geared toward shop owners, technicians and service advisors, although all aftermarket professionals are welcome to attend. Registration is required and can be completed at: www.aapexshow.com/register.

Tuesday November 3, 2020

10:00am – 6:00 pm

VIRTUAL BUSINESS MEETINGS

Connect one-on-one with exhibitors to watch demos, explore new products

and technologies, and place orders. Schedule your meetings beginning in early October.

10:30am – 5:30pm

JOE’S GARAGE – SHOP DEMO
Each demo 20-30 mins, order to change. Participating companies: 360 Payments; BG Products, Inc.; Bolt On Technology; Bosch; Broadly; Coats; EuroVent; Hunter; Kukui; Michelin; Mitchell 1; NAPA; Shop Boss; TekMetric.

10:30am – 11:30am

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

DRiV/Garage Gurus – Engine Performance Diagnostic Strategies

John Dixon, GARAGE GURUS

How to become more proficient in interpreting the information the scan tool provides for Engine Performance diagnostics.

10:30am – 11:30am

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Hunter Engineering – Wheel Alignment & ADAS

Dave Fox, Senior Instructor, HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY

An overview of ADAS systems and the effect of wheel alignment on advanced driver assistance systems.

11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:
A Deep Dive Into the CAN (Part 1)Level: Intermediate
Richard Cregar, AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING AUTHORITY, ATA
An in-depth investigation of the history and structure of the Controller Area Networks (CAN) as utilized on late model light and heavy duty vehicles. The course will investigate both the hardware platform and the software platforms that various types of CAN in use today are structured and operate.

   11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:
Labscope Usage for the New OwnerLevel: Beginner
Jim Wilson, GROUP TRAINING ACADEMY
Setting up a Labscope and getting the pattern stable can be a daunting task for the new owner. Understanding its uses will make you more comfortable and make money by using your labscope daily.

   11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER-LED SESSION:
Strategies for Effective LeadershipLevel: Advanced
Bill Haas, President, HAAS PERFORMANCE CONSULTING
Didn’t think you were the leader? If you are getting kicked from behind, you must be out front. Stop expending your energy on avoiding being the leader. Accept the fact that people are depending on you to provide direction, vision and purpose.

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Keynote Session

1:30pm – 2:30pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

NAPA Autotech – Fundamentals for Power Brake Inspection (Part 1)

1:30pm – 2:00pm

5:30pm – 6:00pm

Session Recap

1:30pm – 2:30pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

DRiV/Garage Gurus – Electronic Power Steering Explained

Ryan Payne, GARAGE GURUS

In this webinar we will discuss the various types of (EPS) Electric Power Steering Systems used on today’s vehicles. Knowledge on how to properly service these electronic systems is essential for today’s technician.

2:00pm – 2:30pm

EVENT:

Women in Auto Care Awards

3:00pm – 4:00pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

NAPA Autotech – Fundamentals for Power Brake Inspection (Part 2)

3:00pm – 4:00pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Bosch – Technical ADAS Overview for the Collision Industry

Steve Zack, Technical Trainer, ROBERT BOSCH LLC

Steve Zack, Bosch’s Technical Instructor, will walk you through the basics of ADAS technology, recalibration methods and Bosch’s answer to ADAS recalibration, the DAS 3000.



3:00pm – 5:30pm
TRAINER LED SESSION:
A Deep Dive Into the CAN (Part 2)Level: Intermediate
Richard Cregar, AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING AUTHORITY ATA
*Second half of “A Deep Dive Into the CAN” training class.

3:00pm – 5:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

A Perpetual Business Your Ultimate Objective

Level: Intermediate

Bob Ward, President, PERPETUAL BUSINESS

The absence of a succession plan really is a plan – liquidation at auction. Wouldn’t it be better if your company could command a premium sales price when you choose to sell or, gave you confidence to pounce on an acquisition opportunity without hesitation? When a company is ALWAYS ready for sale or expansion, by its nature, it will be more profitable.

3:00pm – 5:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Diagnosing and Repairing Your Business

Level: Intermediate

Cecil Bullard,CEO, INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

This is a class about the business numbers, the formulas to get those numbers and what they are telling you. When you understand your numbers you better understand where your biggest opportunities are, and where your biggest problems are.

3:00pm – 5:30pm
TRAINER LED SESSION:
European Diagnostics: What You Need to KnowLevel: Intermediate
Jim Wilson, GROUP TRAINING ACADEMY
What do you need to know when performing diagnostics on a EURO vehicle? Learn to use the platform and engine designations to access the data information. Thoroughly understand the European approach to diagnostics and basic principles.

4:30pm – 5:30pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Autel – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Calibration

George Lesniak, Director Of ADAS Training And Sales, AUTEL

Today, even the most basic vehicles are equipped with ADAS systems as standard equipment significantly increasing the number of ADAS calibrations which need to be performed today and in the future.

About The Virtual AAPEX Experience

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience will serve as the hub of training, insights and connections for the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. It will feature instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and equipment demos from industry suppliers, the New Product Showcase, and opportunities to connect one-on-one with exhibitors to talk products and conduct business.

To register for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, visit Attendee Registration at: https://www.aapexshow.com/attendee-portal/register/.