Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to join the Auto Care Association?
Companies are eligible for Auto Care Association membership if they are primarily engaged in the manufacture, supply, distribution or sale of parts and supplies for the motor vehicle auto care market, or in providing management, marketing or other business services to the auto care industry.
These industries include:
- Automotive warehouse distributors
- Car care professionals
- Import vehicles
- Filter manufacturers
- Paint, body and equipment
See the entire list
here.
How do I join the Auto Care Association and how much are my dues?
The Auto Care Association member cost is based on a dues scale, and is calculated by each member’s annual global revenues.
Joining is easy. Simply complete our online membership application.
Become a member today, and take advantage of membership benefits that include:
- Access to market intelligence
- Digital and in-person networking events that provide opportunities to increase your business
- Representation on legislation and regulatory actions that impact the automotive care industry
- Webinars that offer valuable information on getting more business
- The latest education on emerging vehicle technologies and more.
When is my memberhip renewed?
The Auto Care Association renewal process occurs on the date that you joined the association.
Don’t let your membership lapse – you’ll miss out on valuable membership benefits and opportunities, including:
- Webinars
- The latest automotive industry news
- Annual events
- Government affairs representation
And more.
What is an Auto Care Association "community" and how do I choose which one to belong to?
Each Auto Care Association community represents a professional product line or business function within the auto care industry. Upon joining the Auto Care Association, every member selects a segment that is of the most interest to their business.
Communities include:
- Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG)
- Upholstery and Trim International Council (UTIC)
- Manufacturer’s Representatives
- Car Care Professionals Network
And more.
Join the Auto Care Association today and choose the segment communities that give you the most opportunities to advance your business.
Can I join more than one community?
Yes. Take advantage of the Auto Care Plus membership and participate in additional communities for just $400. These “plus” memberships allow your company to participate in and enjoy full member benefits from multiple sectors of the Auto Care Association.
Here are some of the segment communities you can join:
- Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
- Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists
And more!
Do members receive a complimentary copy of the latest Auto Care Factbook?
Yes, in early summer all employees Auto Care member companies at can access a free copy of the latest version of the Auto Care Association’s annual Auto Care Factbook—the auto care industry’s standard reference for tracking economic and industry indicators.
The factbook has downloadable charts, tables and graphs that break down valuable information for you to boost your automotive business opportunities, as well as hyperlinks and bookmarks to automotive industry websites.
How can I save money through my Auto Care Association membership?
Members who take advantage of the Auto Care Association’s programs and products can save thousands of dollars through discounts on education, market research and business services.
Education opportunities include Auto Care
webinars and
conferences.
Auto Care member discounts on trade show participation, technology standards and other Auto Care Association programs can easily exceed the cost of membership.
Some of these discounts are:
- Market Intelligence – the Auto Care Factbook and TrendLens interactive data platform
- Tradeshows – AAPEX, HDAW
- Government Affairs – Legislative Action Center
- Industry Job Board
- International Affairs
And more!
What makes the Auto Care Association the best trade association for the automotive aftermarket?
The Auto Care Association is the only automotive aftermarket trade association that represents the entire supply chain. The Auto Care Association’s vertically integrated membership includes manufacturers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, retailers, service chains, manufacturers’ reps and independent repair shops and other auto care-related businesses and organizations.
Only the Auto Care Association provides suppliers with direct access to buyers and vice versa.
Auto Care also provides up to date news and information on automotive technology, legislation and regulations that affect the industry. Members also earn networking opportunities at our digital and in-person events.
Members can also participate in webinars that offer information they can use to boost their business, as well as marketing intelligence products that contain data not found elsewhere.
Join Auto Care today.
What meetings or other events are available to Auto Care Association Members?
The Auto Care Association sponsors a large number of auto industry events that cater to virtually all sectors of the auto care industry.
These include our two major trade shows:
AAPEX and
HDAW, our Spring and Fall Leadership Days for volunteer leaders, numerous segment-specific conferences and functions, as well as events hosted by our affiliated communities.
Other events you can attend and participate in include:
- Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference
- ACPN Knowledge Exchange Conference
- Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days
- Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Conference
- Trade Missions and International Technology Seminars
And more!
But you can only take advantage of these opportunities by becoming an Auto Care Association member.
What education or training programs does the Auto Care Association offer?
The Auto Care Association offers a variety of
automotive industry continuing education events, materials and resources for auto care industry companies and their employees.
Sessions are offered during AAPEX, at various Auto Care Association community conferences, as well as through webinars throughout the year and through its support and participation with other organizations’ conferences.
When you join the Auto Care Association, here are just a few of the education and training opportunities available:
- Auto industry webinars
- Continuing education networking and conference events
- Young Auto Care networking group
Join Auto Care today and participate in new education and career opportunities to grow your automotive industry business.
I want to exhibit at AAPEX in Las Vegas. Do I qualify for the Auto Care Association member discount on booth space?
Auto Care Association member manufacturers and business service providers with annual auto care market sales of $1 million or more qualify for a 43 percent discount on standard AAPEX booth rates—a savings of $1,500 off the cost of each 10’ x 10’ booth.
In order to receive this discount, your Auto Care Association
membership must be activated by Oct. 1.
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