When Jack passed away in 1976, his son, John, who was already part of the business, stepped into the role of president.  John, through the 1980s and 90s, has been responsible for great company store growth and business expansion.  Today, with its network of more than 100 company stores and independent store customers, APH is consistently ranked in the top 20 auto parts store chains, according to Aftermarket Business magazine.  John has since passed the role of president to a third generation of the Bartlett family, Corey, who was previously on a management team at APH.

In some markets, APH still uses the National Bushing name, in conjunction with Auto Value, the common identity of all APH locations.  APH joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance in 1986.  As a member, APH uses the Auto Value brand, and draws strength from this coalition of independent aftermarket companies throughout North America.  In 2002, APH launched an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  Today, the APH ESOP owns one-third of the company and employees are able to participate in ownership of the business.