The Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Wed. Nov. 4

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Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience 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.

AAPEX WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020

10:00am – 6:00 pm

AAPEX 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

JOES 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:

Carquest Technical Institute & Worldpac Technical Institute – Ultrasonic Diagnostic Strategies: Enhance your Senses for a Faster, Safer Diagnostic Direction

Jim Cokonis, CARQUEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Ultrasonic tools take sound analysis well beyond the capabilities of a stethoscope or microphone. Allowing us to hear noises outside the range of human hearing, the ability to analyze and pinpoint noise sources is greatly enhanced. This class will explore some of the capabilities for this technology in the automotive shop to provide direction and confirmation of diagnosis and repair.

10:30am – 11:30am

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

DRiV/Garage Gurus – Wheel Speed Sensor Testing and Diagnosis

John Dixon, GARAGE GURUS

The ABS system (anti-lock brakes) is the backbone of today’s complex Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). In this webinar we will be discussing one of the primary inputs used on these systems to aid in making split-second decisions centered around the vehicle’s ability to brake.

11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

ADAS Calibrations and Diagnostics

Level: Advanced

Mike Reynolds, Owner Diagnostician Trainer, MASS

This session covers types of ADAS calibrations and available tooling necessary for performing them. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of both OEM and aftermarket tooling options. Applying the principals of operation covered in the introduction to ADAS session, we dive into manufacturer specific systems and calibrations. We discuss calibration failures and how to address them using actual case studies from vehicles in the field.

11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Breaking the Mold, Getting Out of the Price-Based Model and Into the Value-Based Model

Level: Beginner

Murray Voth, President, RPM TRAINING

This course is about shifting away from the commodity, price-based model that many shops have fallen into and becoming a consultative and service-based business model.

11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Essential Diagnostics 1

Level: Intermediate

Eric Ziegler, Owner Tech, EZ DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS INC

This is a critical thinking or logical approach class to address many of the issues that face techs every day; working on systems that are new to them or that they have little or no experience diagnosing. The course is a mix of critical thinking, theory, diagnostic testing methods, tooling and real-world case studies.

11:00am – 1:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Social Media From Concept to Engagement

Level: Beginner

Sara Fraser, Creative Director, HAAS PERFORMANCE CONSULTING

In this course Sara will take you from beginning to end in the process of having an idea for a social media post, creating the post, scheduling the post, and finally boosting that post to help your engagement increase. We will cover content ideas, how to come up with a plan on what to post and when.

12:00pm – 1:00pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

NAPA Autotech – GM: Smart Charging System Diagnostics

1:00pm – 5:00pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Bolt On University – Fast Track Your Shops Success

John Burkhauser, Director Of Education, Bolt On Technology

During this abbreviated Bolt On University course, you will see how many of the best practices that are proven to lead to the success of a shop, can be automated by digital technology leading to an improved bottom line. The information during this session, though focused on the Bolt On solutions, is a must for any shop owner who struggles with the day to day roadblocks to a great service process.

1:30pm – 2:00pm

5:30pm – 6:00pm

Session Recap

1:30pm – 2:30pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

DRiV/Garage Gurus – Diagnostic Alignment Angles Explained

Dave Cerveny, GARAGE GURUS

In this webinar we discuss the importance in understanding critical wheel alignment angles and how they can impact the steering performance and handling of your customer’s vehicle.

2:00pm – 3:00pm

EVENT:

Government Advocacy

3:00pm – 3:30pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Bosch – Safety and The New Equipment Standards to Look For

Justin Fisette, Senior Product Manager, ROBERT BOSCH LLC

Dive into the new American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ 2019 safety standards for Portable Automotive Safety Equipment, PASE-2019. This session will walk through the 5 criteria outlined for service jacks and 2 for jack stands, designed to keep technicians and shop owners safe.

3:00pm – 5:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Creating a Business Culture That Employees Embrace

Level: Intermediate

Bill Haas, President, HAAS PERFORMANCE CONSULTING, and Sara Fraser,

Creative Director, HAAS PERFORMANCE CONSULTING

Business is different than it was twenty years ago, even five years ago. Employees have different expectations from their jobs and employers. Bill Haas and Sara Fraser will walk you through what employees are looking for and how you can create and shape an environment that breeds success.

3:00pm – 5:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Essential Diagnostic Steps: Part II

Level: Advanced

Eric Ziegler, Owner Tech, EZ DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS INC

This course is a continuation of Essential Diagnostic Steps: Part I. The same “logic based” diagnostic decision-making process will be followed but with more advanced testing techniques.

3:00pm – 5:30pm

TRAINER LED SESSION:

Next Generation Diagnostic Sales Skills

Level: Intermediate

Jeremy Oneal, ADVISORFIX

The cars of tomorrow are coming, but what about the cars we have to diagnose today? The technological advancements on the road today can turn a simple repair into a diagnostic nightmare. Learn how to build a profitable diagnostic pricing strategy tailor-made for your shop and demographics.

3:30pm – 4:00pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Bosch – A/C service: Understanding New Refrigerant Systems & Techniques

Duane Doc Watson, Technical Trainer, ROBERT BOSCH LLC

Attendees of this session will learn the differences between R-134a and R-1234yf systems, including changes in A/C service and recovery machine operation; understand and diagnose the operation of new electronic variable displacement compressors, used on newer vehicles to reduce engine load and increase fuel economy, and more.

4:30pm – 5:30pm

EXHIBITOR TRAINING SESSION:

Autel – Using a Good Vehicle Inspection Process to Document Suggested and Required Repairs for the Consumer

Michael Flink, Commercial Sales Manager Trainer North America, AUTEL US INC

Learn the elements to include in a pre-repair inspection. What to look for when writing up the initial repair order to note possible issues. We will go over elements of the inspection to tie to repairs and which to use for suggesting needed maintenance. Finally, how to use a post repair report to document what was done.

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.

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