ACES® 5.0 and PIES® 8.0 Officially Released: Updated Data Standards for Auto Parts Catalogs
The Auto Care Association has officially launched versions 5.0 of the Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES) and 8.0 of the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES), following industry approval. These updates introduce new data structure and field requirements that affect how aftermarket parts data is formatted for major procurement systems.
What this means for buyersFor international parts buyers, aligning product data with the latest ACES and PIES standards is critical to ensure correct vehicle fitment matching and seamless integration into platforms like TecDoc and Auto Care VIP, reducing order errors and boosting competitiveness in North American and European markets.
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Common ACES and PIES Data Errors: A Compliance Guide for Auto Parts Suppliers
The Auto Care Association has published a guide detailing the most frequent mistakes suppliers make when creating ACES and PIES files, such as incorrect vehicle mappings and incomplete attribute data, and provides correction methods to improve compliance.
What this means for buyersImporters can use this error checklist to audit their product data, minimizing the risk of order rejections and returns due to non-compliant listings, and establishing a professional data foundation that appeals to discerning buyers even before targeting ACES-mandatory markets.
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