AAPEX 2024: Bosch Mobility Aftermarket

Bosch Showcases New Products, Shop Expertise at AAPEX 2024 

• Bosch Mobility Aftermarket will showcase new tools and equipment at AAPEX 2024, Booth #A4409.
• Innovative new products designed to increase efficiency for independent repair shops and installers.
• Bosch industry experts to make appearance at AAPEX Stages, including Sustainability Stage, EV Experience and ADAS Stage.

Oak Brook, Ill. – Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology, will showcase new products and solutions including diagnostics, wiper blades, tools and equipment at AAPEX 2024, Booth #A4409. Additionally, industry experts from Bosch will be presenting at the AAPEX Stages, including a presence at the Sustainability Stage, EV Experience and ADAS Stage. 

“AAPEX is an excellent moment in time for all the Bosch brands to connect with customers and share information about our new tools, equipment and parts. This year, we’re excited to showcase products that support repair shop owners and technicians as they work on the cars of today and prepare for the vehicles of tomorrow,” said Scott Sullivan Team Lead - Marketing Communications at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket.  

Attendees can expect the following new products to be featured at the Bosch booth. Representatives will be available for any questions and demonstrations. 

Bosch Diagnostics: The recently released BAT 6120 High Performance Battery Charger and Power Supply is a professional, two-in-one battery support solution for automotive workshops. This first of its kind battery service tools allows for efficient charging for lead acid and lithium batteries and offers a 120 A continuous power supply. 

Bosch Auto Parts: The new XpressFIT PRO™ Wiper Blade offers a solution for quick professional installation and clean wiping. Bosch will also debut two new Lithium Leisure Batteries, featuring extended performance and superior long-term cycling for RV and marine use.

OTC Tools: OTC will introduce the geared jack stand, a new concept in vehicle holding technology, designed to increase safety when properly supporting and servicing a vehicle. The new stand enables a technician to place and raise the stand’s arm without crawling underneath a vehicle. The unique stand features a drive gear to lift the stand’s support arm, raised and lowered by a detachable drive handle. This allows the stand to be positioned, raised, lowered, and removed, all without a technician needing to crawl or reach under a vehicle. 

For the heavy-duty market, OTC will debut the new 4247-FR and 4254-FR suspension bushing service kits, designed for R&I of suspension bushings in double-wrap and single-wrap Freightliner suspensions, and Hendrickson suspensions. The 4247-FR kit includes adapters for removal and installation, a 25-ton hydraulic cylinder, and an air/hydraulic pump. The 4254-FR update kit includes adapters for removal and installation and can be added to a shop’s existing OTC Hendrickson suspension bushing kit, to service double-wrap suspensions. 

In addition to the new products, Bosch will participate in the AAPEX Stage Presentations, with prominent industry leaders presenting the organization’s perspective on high-level industry trends. 

“Sharing our industry insight is key to building better relationships with our customers. AAPEX is a great venue for our team to share our thoughts on the state of the industry and hear what shop owners and technicians are directly experiencing as well,” said Hayley Roe, Manager - Marketing Communications at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket. 

Bosch experts will be speaking at the following stages. 

• Closing the Loop: On the Way to a Circular Automotive Aftermarket: AAPEX Sustainability Stage, Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9:40 a.m.; Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.
• Vision Positioning – How it’s Changed ADAS Calibration: AAPEX ADAS Stage, Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10:15 a.m.
• Amp Up Your Expertise: EV and Hybrid Readiness: AAPEX EV Experience Stage, Thursday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.

Representatives from multiple Bosch business groups, including Diagnostics, Training, the Bosch Auto Service Franchise, Parts and more will be available to connect with attendees at booth #A4409 from Tuesday, Nov. 5 to Thursday, Nov. 7.

Bosch will also have a presence at SEMA showcasing Performance Parts (Booth #24529 in the Central Hall), and Braking (Diamond Lot, West Hall #70010). Additionally, Bosch is debuting a new Mobile Braking Experience activation in the Las Vegas Convention Center parking lot, where attendees can learn about the development of Bosch braking solutions in an interactive learning experience.