The 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14–16 May with a technical training program headlined by international diagnostic specialists, a new on-floor discovery zone and more than 400 exhibiting brands across the aftermarket. Co-located with the Collision Repair Expo and sponsored by Repco, the biennial event is … Continue reading What to expect at this year’s Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo in May
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14-16 May 2026, promising more than 400 brands on display and an expanded education program under the theme ‘Driving What’s Next’. Organised by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and co-located with the Collision Repair Expo, the three-day trade event … Continue reading Aftermarket Expo confirmed for May 2026, free registrations now open
The 2024 Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards held during the recent Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo in Melbourne honoured a number of VASA members. Inducted to the AAAA Hall of Fame was Jeff Smit, a longstanding VASA member, former VASA director and co-founder of The Automotive Technician. Accepting his award, Jeff said: “I’m more excited about this … Continue reading Several VASA members honoured at Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is imminent, with doors to the event opening at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 11 for three action-packed days of leading brand exhibits, technology demonstrations and expert insights. Make sure to visit Stand C05 to meet VASA board members, discuss the upcoming Wire & Gas 2024 convention … Continue reading See you at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo very soon!
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is fast approaching, and the final preparations are underway for what promises to be a key source of education for the automotive repair and service industry, not to mention the usual plethora of equipment, technology, parts, and accessories from 400 brands. Several members of the VASA board will be staffing … Continue reading Countdown to Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo is on!
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, scheduled for April 11-13 at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, is shaping up as a substantial source of education for the automotive repair and service industry, as well as the usual showcase of the latest equipment, technology, parts, and accessories. As usual, several members of the VASA board will … Continue reading Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo education program shaping up strongly
The date of the 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo and Collision Repair Expo has changed due to a clash with the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix. Originally planned for March, the event will now take place from April 11 to April 13, 2024, at the usual Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre venue. Changing the date … Continue reading New Aftermarket Expo date dodges F1 GP
Despite distinct angles and different participants, electric vehicle panel sessions at both the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo and Wire & Gas shared a common takeaway message: Workshops and technicians will be a key educator during the electrification transition. Furthermore, those who embrace this role stand to benefit earlier, and most, from the opportunities this transformation … Continue reading Workshops are the educators: AAAA Expo, Wire & Gas EV panels
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association has released information about the 225 square-metre Workshop of the Future Pavilion that is sure to be a highlight of the 2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo for visiting VASA members. Fully enclosed with a layout replicating a futuristic workshop, the pavilion will bring together state-of-the-art equipment and technology with regular … Continue reading Workshop of the Future Pavilion at Aftermarket Expo shaping up as a must-see attraction
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association’s flagship trade expo is back in April next year with some new initiatives and tweaks to the format. Returning to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and co-located with the Collison Repair Expo, the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is now officially confirmed to take place from 7 – 9 April. … Continue reading Auto Aftermarket Expo is go
