AAIA members can save money on package and freight costs for all of their shipping needs, from overnight letters to 1,000 pound pieces of equipment.
AAIA's Freight Savings Plan, administered by Siriani Associates, features great savings on select services with FedEx Express(R), FedEx Ground(R) and FedEx Freight(R). Substantial discounts are available with Roadway and New Penn (Northeast regional LTL carrier). Special AAIA rates are offered on international shipments.
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AAPEX Show Discount Associate Member Services Communications Credit Card Processing Services Educational Events and Conferences Freight Savings Plan Group Insurance Referral Network "Instant Credit" MasterCard Program Legal Assistance (Manufacturer’s Reps Only) Publications and Market Research Scholarships Travel Discounts Useful Links
AAPEX Show Discount
Association members who exhibit in the AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo in Las Vegas receive a $1,000 per 10x10 booth discount on exhibit space. AAIA members are also given preference in the show space drawing.
Associate Member Services
AAIA associate members include over 200 companies offering unique solutions to business problems. Services and products available include advertising and marketing, executive recruiting, debt collection, insurance, e-commerce, computer software, and packaging solutions.
Communications
Our Broadwing Affinity program offers AAIA members the nation’s premier member benefit telecommunications service. With a state-of-the-art, coast-to-coast fiber network that can handle voice, data, and Internet traffic, Broadwing offers a full suite of network-based communications services at highly competitive rates. AAIA members: please click here to log in and go to the Member-Only Benefits page.
Credit Card Processing Services
AAIA members can lower their credit card processing costs through our association program with NOVA. The program offers a broad range of payment processing solutions featuring:
With a complete credit card processing package from NOVA, you receive support for all major credit cards, E-Commerce capabilities, check verification, internal tracking programs, ACH deposit to the financial institution of your choice, and much more. Most of NOVA’s applications operate on your credit card terminal, saving you money and valuable counter space.
Educational Events and Conferences
AAIA members enjoy special registration fees for the annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium; Segment Conferences (PBES, Trim, Automotive Electric, AWDA); and other AAIA-sponsored seminars and workshops throughout the year.
Freight Savings Plan
AAIA members can save money on shipping costs by joining AAIA’s Freight Savings Plan, administered by Siriani & Associates. Whether you’re shipping an overnight letter, a small package or a heavy piece of equipment AAIA members can enjoy great savings on select services with FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground® and FedEx Freight®. Substantial discounts are offered on less-than-truckload shipments with Roadway and New Penn. Special AAIA rates are available on international shipping. Call Siriani & Associates to get a free quote! Enrollment in the freight program is free and there are no minimum shipping quotas.
Non members: please click here for more information. AAIA members: please click here to log in and go to the Member-Only Benefits page.
Group Insurance Referral Network
Many affiliated state associations offer highly competitive insurance programs tailored to the needs of aftermarket companies in a given state. Insurance products differ from state-to-state, but often include: workers’ comp, property & liability, medical & dental, shop owners insurance and more. Please click on the link below to contact the aftermarket association operating in the state where you do business. Please reference AAIA when communicating with the state associations.
"Instant Credit" MasterCard Program
The "Instant Credit" MasterCard Program is designed to give your customer an alternative means of financing their vehicle warranties or service. The 30-minute approval process includes a low introductory APR pf 2.9% for the approved Auto Solutions customer’s initial purchase, while also providing the extended benefits associated with the MBNA Platinum MasterCard credit card. This no-cost feature will increase your immediate sales volume with no upfront costs or transaction fees. Click here to learn more .
Legal Assistance (Manufacturer’s Reps Only)
Legal advice is available to AAIA member manufacturer’s representatives on business and regulatory issues. Initial one hour consultation is free.
Publications and Market Research
Members receive big cost savings on orders for AAIA's market research reports and publications such as the Aftermarket Factbook, Retail Distribution Study, Took & Equipment Survey, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Profile, Employee Compensation Survey, and Jobber Success Series.
Scholarships
Northwood University is now offering a $1,500 renewable scholarship under the Northwood Aftermarket Industry Scholarship program to benefit the sons and daughters of employees and owners of businesses who are members of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. For more information call 800-457-7878.
Travel Discounts
Travel services sponsored by AAIA offer discounted rates for rental cars and lodging. Rental car discounts are available from Hertz. AAIA members can save 20 percent at Choice Hotel International’s Comfort, Clarion, Sleep, Quality, Mainstay, Econolodge and Rodeway Inns, Suites and Hotels around the world. Members save 10-30 percent at Cendant Travel Hotels, including Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Ramada, and Travelodge. Special rates are also available at Red Roof Inns. AAIA members: please click here to log in and go to the Affiliate Programs page.
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