"Blossoming Green" (Vol 62, January/February 2010)
Branching Out with our Green Message
The grass is greener in the automotive aftermarket, an industry that is one of the unsung heroes of the green movement. AAIA’s new survey seeks to share the industry’s deep-rooted environmental sustainability practices, and branch out with the message of the aftermarket’s ever-growing environmental responsibility and awareness.

Toolbox: Co-workers
There’s no “I” in team, but there are "Is" in “idiosyncrasies.”
Everybody has them, and they can become increasingly
irritating when it’s a co-worker that you see every day. Toolbox offers insight on how to not be insensitive when dealing with others’ personalities, and how you can be an introspective and thoughtful colleague. So can everyone work together? The “Is” have it.

It’s All at AAPEX
All the people, all the products and all the industry came out in force to AAPEX 2009. Take a peek at all the goings-on as the aftermarket celebrated the strength of the industry and got down to business in Las Vegas.

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"Spotlights" (Vol 61, October/November 2009)
Main Events at AAPEX 2009
Coming soon to Las Vegas – AAIA ’s 2009 events at
AAPEX! Insider goes behind the curtain and offers a
preview of all the fantastic opportunities available this
year – created, produced and directed just for you –
and brought to you by your association.

You’re Invited...
...to the main events at AAPEX 2009
From Town Hall to the AAIA Member Business Center,
AAIA events at AAPEX will take center stage at this year’s show. Step right up as we prepare to roll out the red carpet for our AAIA members at AAPEX 2009 and shine a spotlight on our main events in Las Vegas.

“Be Car Care Aware” Vehicle Check-Up Events
The AAIA Marketing and Member Relations
Committee got into the driver’s seat and pulled
into a real, live, interactive “Be Car Care Aware”
vehicle check-up event in Brighton, Mass.
Insider provides a full, multi-point inspection of
this hands-on opportunity.

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Back to School
As the summer winds down, the school year winds up – and so does your schedule! Toolbox offers practical advice for balancing work and family life as demands at home move to the head of the class with the start of a new school year.

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"Adding Value" (Vol 60, August/September 2009)
Special Deliveries for AAPEX 2009
From a new car care fair to a high-tech repair shop of tomorrow, enhanced education to a live demo area, AAPEX 2009 is loaded with amazing offerings. Grab your forklift and explore how this year's show is stacked up with special opportunities.

Three-in-One Market Intelligence
What's black and white and totally green? The AAIA Digital Factbook 2010 - a three-in-one publication that has enhanced online features and comprehensive data. Insider provides a visit to the virtual pages of this remarkable research tool.

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Summertime
When the living is easy and the sun is out, rampant relaxation in the workplace can be like sand at the beach. Toolbox offers simple tips for improving employees' motivation - even when they wish they were on vacation.

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"Milestones" (Vol 59, June/July 2009)
Our 10th Anniversary
Ten years of serving, protecting and expanding the automotive aftermarket. Ten years of providing value-added programs and services to its membership. Ten years of unprecedented
quality opportunities for all segments of the aftermarket supply chain. Ten years of leadership, connection and empowerment. Ten years of AAIA.

AAIA and CIAPE: On a Mission
AAIA and the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) are sponsoring an aftermarket mission to Beijing in the fall, allowing unprecedented access for our members to the Chinese aftermarket. Map out your association’s new overseas initiative.

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Overqualified
Sometimes too much of a good thing – like worthwhile professional experience – can actually work against an applicant seeking employment. Learn the ins and outs of how not to go under – if you are overqualified.

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"Validation" (Vol 58, April/May 2009)
Declaration of Independents
Independent repair shops have always declared that consumers can save money by having vehicle repairs done at their shops instead of at dealerships. Now there is data to support this claim, which carries weight not only with consumers, but with their representatives in Washington, D.C. There is strength in numbers, and the new AAIA study has them.

It’s Easy Being Green
Since inception, the annual AAIA Aftermarket Factbook, and now the Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual, have been cultivated into must-have publications for the automotive aftermarket. With the first-ever online editions being pruned into shape, it’s easier than ever to get your hands into the industry’s best annual comprehensive potpourri of aftermarket data.

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All in the Family
It’s important to put family first, but when it comes to family business, there is a fine line between business and personal that can sometimes become fuzzy. Toolbox helps clear up the careful steps to take when handing down the family business.

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"Primetime" (Vol 57, February/March 2009)
Primetime News: "Be Car Care Aware"
This just in – the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign had a record-breaking year in 2008, and is poised for an even more dynamic 2009 with new opportunities, events and outreach programs. Readers – wait until you digest what is in store in the next edition of the industry’s consumer campaign.

Super Smartbrief: Even More News You Can Use
Introduced in spring 2008, the AAIA SmartBrief delivers twice-weekly news and information to its more than 2,500 subscribers. Learn about new features from BB&T Capital Markets, AAIA’s monthly industry indicators and re-organized content, and how YOU can have the industry’s front-page news delivered right to your inbox.

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Saving Money in 2009
Watching every dime, tightening your belt, pinching pennies. Toolbox offers innovative ways to overcome financial fear in the New Year.

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"Empowerment" (Vol 56, December 2008/January 2009)
Aftermarket Legislative Summit: Empower Your Industry
The Aftermarket Legislative Summit offers the unique opportunity for aftermarket professionals to tell elected officials in Washington, D.C. about the issues facing the industry in today’s economy. Learn how your voice can add to the collective power of the industry at the 2009 summit.

Special Edition – Insider Goes Digital
What’s black and white and read all over — even online? Aftermarket Insider! Turn the virtual pages of the new electronic version of your association’s award-winning magazine, and learn some of the great new features that let you get even more inside — each issue of Insider.

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Happy Holidays in Trying Times
It can be hard to deck the halls when the struggling economy has your office’s holiday party plans on hold. Toolbox offers advice on getting the holiday spirit going, even when the going gets tough.

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"Experience" (Vol 55, October/November 2008)
AAPEX: All the People, All the Products,In One Place, At One Time
Every year, everything comes together at AAPEX, and your always association strives to bring you the best experience possible. This year, new and improved education sessions, networking events and of course, our shining star, Town Hall, compliment the exhibits showcased over one million square feet of show floor. Insider gives you a sneak peek of everything AAPEX.

Drilling Down Into Fuel Costs
No issue in recent memory has had such a profound impact on the industry as increased fuel costs, and the distinguished panel at this year’s AAIA Town Hall breakfast at AAPEX will drill down into this issue from every angle. Get a preview of this year’s main event, and learn about the industry experts who will share their perspectives and offer scenarios and solutions for attendees.

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Difficult Co-Workers
Difficult people are unavoidable, and can be especially trying when your job demands that you interact with them on a daily
basis. Toolbox shows you how to be a professional, when dealing with those who aren’t.

"Telematics" (Vol 54, August/September 2008)
The Aftermarket’s Role in the Telematics Future
What will the aftermarket’s role be in the telematics future? The new AAIA Telematics Primer provides a comprehensive introduction to telematics language and applications, an outline of opportunities and threats to the aftermarket industry, and a telematics business case with conclusions and recommendations.

Asian Initiative: Overseas Opportunities
In an effort to help its members explore business opportunities in China, AAIA traveled overseas to form a formal partnership with the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE). Learn about this unprecedented chance for AAIA members to expand their business horizons beyond U.S. borders.

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Returning to Work
Long absences from work can be necessary for a variety of health, personal or professional reasons, but when it’s time to get back to the grind, it isn’t always an easy transition. Toolbox offers ideas to help you clock back in and hit the ground running.

"Interaction" (Vol 53, June/July 2008)
Reaching New Heights
The 2009 Aftermarket eFactbook and Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual put readers in the middle of aftermarket data like never before. Learn how this year’s Aftermarket eFactbook offers a host of interactive options, and how the aftermarket’s most complete data continues to be harmonized in the Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual.

All the News That's Fit to Click
Extra, extra! The AAIA SmartBrief is a new member benefit filled with news you can use about the aftermarket, your association and segment, government affairs, the nation and the world, all at your finger tips. Read all about this fantastic new source from your association.

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Employee Termination
Terminating an employer/employee relationship is always difficult, regardless of the circumstances. Toolbox offers essential tips for the careful navigation of this sensitive workplace situation.

"The Plan" (Vol 52, April/May 2008)
AAIA's Strategic Planning Initiative
Clarity, focus and direction are the goals of any good strategic plan, and AAIA’s aggressive initiative outlines its purpose of advancing, serving and protecting the interests of its members in the motor vehicle aftermarket. Gain clarity on AAIA’s goals, focus on the industry’s future and learn about the goals of the association.

Market Research Home Runs
Boost your market intelligence with three first-of-their-kind publications: The 2007/2008 Expanded Factbook, 2007/2008 Product Profiles and Aftermarket FastForward 2012.

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Strategic Planning
Look into your company’s crystal ball. If you don’t see a clear-cut plan for your business down the road, Toolbox lends insight into how a strategic plan can provide clarity and focus for your future.

"Future" (Vol 51, Febuary/March 2008)
Aftermarket 2012: A Technical Road Map
No one ever reached their destination without a plan. You have to have some idea of where you are and where you are going. Armed with those two data points, you can chart your course and set out on your journey.

National Car Care Month: Make it Great in 2008!
With 75 percent of consumers choosing to better maintain their vehicle in response to rising gas prices, there’s never been a better time to get involved in National Car Care Month (NCCM) in April! Learn about all the resources available from the Car Care Council to help you have a fantastic community event, and help the industry have a great NCCM!

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Persons with Disabilities
Sensitivity and etiquette are essential when you encounter exceptional people. Toolbox offers tips and support for behavior propriety when working with persons with disabilities.

"Results" (Vol 50, December 2007/January 2007)
Celebrating Success: Five Years of "Be Car Care Aware"
The “Be Car Care Aware” (BCCA) campaign is running at full throttle, and has kept the pace for five fantastic years. Learn how you can join the crew and be a part of BCCA now and down the road – there is no checkered flag for consumer awareness!

AAPEX 2007: An Exceptional Event
Stroll the aisles, enjoy a reception, pop into an educational session and see how the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), the business-to-business event for the aftermarket, took Las Vegas by storm in 2007.

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Telecommuting
Stay in your pajamas, get a cup of coffee, sit in your favorite easy chair and learn the latest trends in telecommuting. Toolbox explores if working from home can work for you.

"Details" (Vol 49, October /November 2007)
It’s All in the Details: Product Profiles 2007/2008
This study gets to the nitty-gritty on 80 aftermarket products, and is a must-have for aftermarket professionals. Take a look at the most comprehensive breakdown and groundbreaking product analysis available.

Right to Repair: On the Air and Everywhere
Coverage of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act is more widespread than ever. Take a look at the newspaper, Internet and television outlets featuring all the news that’s fit to print about the aftermarket’s essential legislation.

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Be Green
It’s easy being green! Toolbox is blooming with tiny tips on how to be socially responsible at work - small steps for you, giant leaps for your world!

"Conservation" (Vol 48, August /September 2007)
The Aftermarket: Green Before Green Was Cool
Environmental awareness is growing throughout all industries. Take a peek inside the worldwide expanding eco-movement, see ways the aftermarket has long been a gardener of green and dig deeper into the industry’s efforts to protect the planet.

Aftermarket eFactbook
The Aftermarket eFactbook puts fast industry facts at your fingertips! See how this year’s version is more interactive than ever, and discover innovative new ways the CD-ROM allows users access to and use of the best in aftermarket information.

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Starting Fresh
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and it’s vital to make a good one on your first day at a new job! Toolbox offers tips for putting your best face forward on your big first day.

"Harmonization" (Vol 47, June /July 2007)
One Size Fits All
Always a best-seller, the Aftermarket Factbook is better than ever this year, presenting an expanded version containing a harmonization of research between AAIA and Lang Marketing Resources, Inc. Learn how these two industry sources combined efforts to provide the industry with the most comprehensive aftermarket information available.

Going Green
Breathe the fresh air and stroll through the green aisles of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), and discover the steps the show is taking to become more eco-friendly this year.

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Time Off
All work and no play makes for an unproductive employee and an exhausted workplace. Toolbox offers tips on how to not be “on” when you are “off.”

"Influence" (Vol 46, Apr. /May 2007)
Turning Up the Heat in the D.C. Summer
Peek inside the journal of an Aftermarket Legislative Summit attendee as he has a ball hobnobbing with members of Congress. Listen in as he discusses the automotive aftermarket with Hill staffers and rubs elbows with elected officials – the people whose support can help knock the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (and other important industry legislation) right out of the park.

Car Care Guides Top Best-Seller
Close to two million of the Car Care Council’s Car Care Guide are in circulation within the industry and beyond. Learn about the popularity of this one-of-a-kind publication, and see in black and white, why the guide is being read all over.

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Lunch Break
Does your lunch break take an unproductive bite out of your work day? Toolbox offers a full buffet of ideas for making the most of your time when you’re “out to lunch.”

"Recognition" (Vol 45, Feb. /Mar. 2007)

A Place at the Table for Repair Shops
A seat at the industry table has been officially and resoundingly filled by the new Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN), and this new segment promises to serve a full plate of benefits and services to independent service and repair businesses.

The Keys to a New Life
The road of life sometimes takes troubling and unexpected turns, and sometimes a means to get away is all someone needs.  Learn how one AAIA member company is giving victims of domestic violence the keys to a brighter future.

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“Net” Working
Is your company living up to its full “Net” working potential?  Toolbox offers advice on professional listservs and blogs, and using the internet to enhance company communications.