Communities

The Auto Care Association works as an umbrella organization serving every corner of the auto care industry through its network of company- and individual-based communities. Companies can choose to join the Auto Care Association as a General Member, or for no additional charge, affiliate with one of the Company Communities shown below to take advantage of certain, community-specific benefits.

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Company Communities

AWDA is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors for the motor vehicle aftermarket, along with their respective suppliers of parts, accessories and other supplies. AWDA supports programs specific to aftermarket distribution.

CCPN provides a structure to foster and promote communications between car care professionals and manufacturers, distributors, retailers and other members of the Auto Care Association.

FMC represents manufacturers of vehicular filtration products. The community monitors regulatory and technological developments that affect the industry, supports members through catalog committees and provides technical filter information.

The Import Vehicle Community is the segment of the Auto Care Association that is hyper-focused on serving the needs of all businesses engaged in import nameplate products and services.

The Manufacturers’ Representatives Council supports and promotes the interests, image and value of the Auto Care Association’s manufacturers’ representative member firms, and provides opportunities to enhance their professional skills and implement best practices.

PBES educates and disseminates information to PBES segment members and provides the opportunity for PBES business people to network with their counterparts, suppliers and customers outside of the usual industry meetings.

Tool and Equipment educates, informs, represents, serves and provides networking opportunities for manufacturers and distributors who specialize in providing the tools and equipment needed to perform repair and maintenance in the motor vehicle auto care market.

Individual-Based Communities

ACPN, formerly NCMA, helps auto care content manager members sell more products, reduce costs and increase efficiency through accurate catalogs, efficient production processes and new technology.

Women in Auto Care is a global community of auto care industry professionals that seeks to transform the lives of those transforming the auto care world.

YANG provides young auto care professionals in their twenties and thirties the opportunity to network with industry peers, enhance knowledge and improve leadership capabilities.

Community Sponsorship Bundles!

The Auto Care Association is introducing new sponsorship bundles that allow companies to support all three cornerstone communities—ACPN, Women in Auto Care, and YANG—with tiered discounts of up to 20% (starting at the Silver level). This initiative offers sponsors a chance to enhance visibility, build stronger industry connections, and save significantly by bundling their support.

Silver	Gold	Platinum	Diamond
$2,500	$5,000	$7,500	$10,000
$5,000	$10,000	$15,000	$25,000
$5,000	$10,000	$15,000	$25,000
$12,500	$25,000	$37,500	$60,000
5% Discount ($625)	10% Discount ($2,500)	15% Discount ($5,625)	20% Discount ($12,000)
Bundle Price $11,875	Bundle Price $22,500	Bundle Price $31,875	Bundle Price $48,000

To Qualify:

Companies must sponsor all three communities at the same tier.
You must be an Auto Care Association member to participate in community sponsorships.