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Aftermarket Automotive Associations
A – Almost - Z
A guide to
Toronto, Canada July 2012
Why do associations matter?
Associations incite collaboration!
Education
Associations incite collaboration!
Advocate
Associations incite collaboration!
Organize
Associations incite collaboration!
Create Standards
Associations incite collaboration!
Network
Associations incite collaboration!
AAAAmerican Automobile AssociationAAA is a federation of affiliated motor clubs
supporting child passenger/school and pedestrian/teen and senior driver safety
programs, and the repair/road service, travel, financial and insurance needs of 53 million
members in the U.S. and Canada
www.aaa.com
AAIAAutomotive Aftermarket Industry Association
AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 23,000 member and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution
outlets. AAIA was formed in 1999 from the consolidation between the Automotive Parts &
Accessories Association (APAA) and the Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA).
www.aftermarket.org
AAIA
Under the AAIA Umbrella
www.aftermarket.org
• Auto International Association (AIA)• Automotive Retail Segment (RETAIL)• Automotive Electric Association (AEA)• Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)• Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC)• Heavy Duty Distribution Association (HDDA)• Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES)• Tool & Equipment Segment (TOOL)• Upholstery and Trim International Segment (TRIM)
AWDA
www.awda.org
Automotive Warehouse Distributors AssociationAWDA was founded in 1947 and is the oldest
organized group of warehouse distributors and their respective suppliers of parts, accessories
tools and other supplies for the automotive aftermarket. The 600-plus members collectively
represent many hundreds of facilities and thousands of employees.
CCC
www.carcare.org
Car Care Council The Car Care Council is the brand and messaging source for the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign, an industry-wide consumer education initiative based
on the importance of safety, dependability and pride of ownership. The council is a credible
third-party source of information for consumers about preventive maintenance and is celebrating
the 10th anniversary of the campaign in 2012.
AIA Canada
www.aiacanada.org
Automotive Industry Association-CanadaAIA is a national trade association representing the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada. The aftermarket is a $18.49 billion industry that
employs more than 420,200 people. The industry is composed of companies that manufacture, distribute and install automotive replacement
parts, accessories, tools and equipment.
AASPAlliance of Automotive Service Providers
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers is a coalition of associations which serve the
automotive service industry. In a spirit of mutual cooperation and support, alliance
participants are committed to sharing information, knowledge and
other resources for the benefit of the members we serve.
www.autoserviceproviders.com
AMRA
www.amra.org
Automotive Maintenance and Repair AssociationThe Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) is
a not –for–profit trade association formally organized September 1994 to represent the interests, common policies
and purposes of companies engaged in providing automotive maintenance and repair services, their suppliers and related
companies in the automotive industry when dealing with consumers. The main purpose of AMRA is to provide consumer communication programs like its Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), MAP Participating Facility Program and MAP Qualified
Technician Program for the benefit of the consumer.
AOCA
www.aoca.org
Automotive Oil Change AssociationAOCA is dedicated to providing its members with the business tools,
resources and education to professionally and successfully deliver convenient
automotive oil changes and other preventive maintenance services.
ASA
Automotive Service AssociationSince 1951, the Automotive Service
Association (ASA) has been the leading organization for owners and managers of automotive service businesses that strive to deliver excellence in service
and repairs to consumers.
www.asashop.org
ASEAutomotive Service Excellence
The non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) works to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing
and certifying automotive professionals. Today, more than 350,000 professionals hold ASE certifications, and work in every part of the
automotive service industry. Just look for the blue-and-white ASE insignia.
NACAT-NATEF
www.asecert.org
ATA
www.truckline.com
American Trucking AssociationTo serve and represent the interests of the trucking
industry with one united voice; to influence in a positive manner Federal and State governmental
actions; to advance the trucking industry’s image, efficiency, competitiveness, and profitability; to
provide educational programs and industry research; to promote safety and security on our nation’s
highways and among our drivers; and to strive for a healthy business environment.
Mobile Air Conditioning SocietyServes the global mobile air
conditioning and engine cooling system manufacturing, distribution and
service sectors of the aftermarket.Pioneer provider of Section 609
certification under the U.S. Clean air act of 1990. Certified 960,000 techs.
MACS
www.macsw.org
Motor and Equipment Manufacturers AssociationSuppliers manufacture the parts and technology
used in domestic production of new cars and trucks produced each year, and the aftermarket products necessary to repair and maintain more
than 248 million vehicles on the road today. MEMA supports its members through its four
affiliate associations.
MEMA
www.mema.org
Motor and Equipment Manufacturers AssociationAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
(AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association
(MERA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). MEMA represents more than 700
member companies with global motor vehicle parts sales exceeding $600 billion and 65 percent of North
American automotive supplier sales.
MEMA
www.mema.org
AASA
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers AssociationAASA exclusively serves manufacturers of
aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products. It is a recognized industry
change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to
address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
www.aftermarketsuppliers.org
SAE
www.sae.org
Society of Automotive EngineersSAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the
aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE International's core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. SAE International's charitable arm is the
SAE Foundation, which supports many programs, including A World In Motion® and the
Collegiate Design Series.
Specialty Equipment Market Association SEMA consists of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing companies, auto
restorers, street-rod builders, re-stylers, car clubs, race teams and more. SEMA members make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts and accessories to make vehicles
more attractive, more unique, more convenient, faster, safer, more fun and even like-new again. Today, the 46-year-
old organization performs many services for its members and for the hobby as a whole.
SEMA
www.sema.org
The bottom line…
Happy car customers!