A guide to Aftermarket Automotive Associations A Almost - Z Toronto, Canada July 2012
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AAA American Automobile Association AAA 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
AAIA Automotive 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 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) www.aftermarket.org
AWDA Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association AWDA 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. www.awda.org
CCC 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 10 th anniversary of the campaign in 2012. www.carcare.org
AIA Canada Automotive Industry Association-Canada AIA 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. www.aiacanada.org
AASP Alliance 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 Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association The 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. www.amra.org
AOCA Automotive Oil Change Association AOCA 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. www.aoca.org
ASA Automotive Service Association Since 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
ASE Automotive 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 American Trucking Association To 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. www.truckline.com
MACS Mobile Air Conditioning Society Serves 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. www.macsw.org
MEMA Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association Suppliers 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. www.mema.org
MEMA Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association Automotive 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. www.mema.org
AASA Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association AASA 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 Society of Automotive Engineers SAE 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. www.sae.org
SEMA 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-yearold organization performs many services for its members and for the hobby as a whole. www.sema.org
The bottom line Happy car customers!