The U.S. Aftermarket: Consumer’s Right to Choose their Repair Outlet

Category: GAI
Published: 2022-10-12
The U.S. Aftermarket: Consumer’s Right to Choose their Repair Outlet

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “The U.S. Aftermarket: Consumer’s Right to Choose their Repair Outlet” features Bill Hanvey.  Mr. Hanvey is president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, which represents the entire supply chain of the independent automotive aftermarket. Before becoming president and CEO on Dec. 1, 2015, Hanvey served as senior vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) since 2012. At AASA, he advocated for North American parts manufacturers to the auto care industry, federal and state government agencies and the business community. Hanvey has spent his entire 35-plus-year career in the aftermarket.

In the 8-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Hanvey discusses these questions:

  • How is consumer choice for vehicle repair in the U.S. being threatened today?
  • What benefits does the aftermarket have to offer that the dealerships do not
  • What is the Auto Care Association doing to help preserve consumers right to choose

How can the industry become more engaged in that fight to preserve consumer’s rights…