ADPA, the Automotive Data Publishers’ Association, aims to ensure fair access to automotive data and information needed for servicing, repairing and maintaining road vehicles.
It advocates for international, European and national legislations maintaining and improving competition and consumers’ choice in the automotive aftermarket by preventing or limiting the establishment of brand-specific monopolies.
Founded in 2016 and based in Brussels, ADPA is a Member of AFCAR, the Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair in the European Union, and FAAS, the Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability.
Our Priorities
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Safety
Proper maintenance of vehicles is essential for safety because it helps identify and address potential issues before they become serious problems. {...}
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Sustainability
Proper maintenance of vehicles is beneficial for their environmental performance because it helps optimize engine efficiency and reduce harmful {...}
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Digitalisation
The impact of digitalisation on repair and maintenance of vehicles is profound. Digitalisation facilitates the development of sophisticated {...}
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Affordability
Proper maintenance and repair of vehicles contribute to the affordability of road mobility by preventing costly breakdowns and extending the {...}
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Facts & Figures
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Sustainability
17.05.2024
Evolution of the environmental performance of new cars
The rating of the environmental performance of new cars shows stagnation over the last {...}
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Affordability
16.05.2024
Importance of mobility use in households’ expenditures
The use of a vehicle is the main transport-related cost for {...}
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Affordability
15.05.2024
Importance of mobility in households’ expenditures
Mobility is the third most important source of expenses for European households in {...}
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Sustainability
14.05.2024
Evolution of the share of electric vehicles in the car park
The share of electric vehicles in the existing car park will slowly but surely increase in the upcoming {...}
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Latest Publications
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Position papers
13 02 2025
Affordability, Digitalisation, Safety, Sustainability
ADPA position paper for the public consultation on the future of the European automotive industry
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Reports
13 02 2025
Affordability, Digitalisation, Safety, Sustainability
The benefits of vehicle repair and maintenance on safety and sustainability
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Position papers
30 01 2025
ADPA, Affordability, Digitalisation, Safety, Sustainability
Joint statement on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Sector
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Position papers
22 01 2025
Sustainability
ADPA position paper on the proposal for the End-of-Life Vehicle regulation