AAA Expo open to public for the first time

For the first time yet, the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAExpo) will welcome members of the public through its doors on April 9. 

The AAA Expo – sponsored by Repco – is co-located with the Collison Repair Expo and will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Members of the public are invited to join trade visitors and attend the AAA Expo on Saturday the 9^th of April, with entry free of charge and no registration required. Thursday 7^th and Friday 8^th April will remain strictly trade only days.  

With the ongoing skills shortage one of the biggest issues facing it, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) believes hosting an open day for the 2022 show will provide industry representatives with a golden opportunity to showcase all the industry has to offer to prospective new employees. 

“The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is an amazing show and what better opportunity is there to show what we are all about and raise awareness of what we can offer than to welcome the public to attend Saturday at the Expo,” AAAA chief executive Stuart Charity says.

“With this open day, our Association, the show’s exhibitors, and a wide array of special guest speakers and presenters will be able to provide the public with an inspiring insight into the dynamic nature of our industry and in doing so, hopefully encourage a new generation to join our thriving automotive aftermarket. 

“Bringing together the best representations and examples of our industry’s innovation, expertise, and world-leading products and brands, the AAAExpo is in a unique position to market our industry as we look to recruit new staff and build industry and brand awareness.  

“This is a first for our Expo, and I am very excited to welcome the public through the doors and to listen to their perspectives as we seek to keep building on our success for future Expos,” he says. 

The AAAExpo will ensure strict Covid Safe protocols are employed to ensure a safe environment for all attendees while complying with government regulations. 

Registration is not required for the public, who can attend for free and join trade visitors to the Expo between 10am – 5pm on Saturday 9^th April at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.