Member Community

What sets AAIA apart from all the other aftermarket trade associations is its unique ability to offer individualized programs to specific areas of interest within the industry. AAIA's membership is organized into segments, representing different sectors of the aftermarket. The association also has strong relationships with the state associations (ASAAA) and provides a networking forum for young professionals (Next Generation Club). Browse the links below to learn about AAIA's Member Community.

Automotive Electric Segment (AEA)
Businesses specializing in electrical and lighting products for commercial vehicles.

Auto International Segment (AIA)
Businesses engaged in the global trade of automotive products between the international automotive community and the North American aftermarket.

Automotive Retail Segment
Serving the needs of retail businesses in the general auto parts aftermarket.

Automotive Undercar Trade Organization (AUTO)
Members consist of warehouse distributors, and manufacturers of brakes, suspension and exhaust parts, as well as service facilities.

Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
Members are engaged in the distribution of passenger car and light truck parts from the manufacturer, on to the jobber, and finally to dealers and service providers.

Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN)
Represents, supports and helps improve automotive service and repair businesses, and provides a national platform for communication and networking between service professionals, manufacturers, distributors and others.

Engine Repower Council
Businesses anxious to promote engine rebuilding and remanufacturing as an option for motorists in preserving their current vehicle rathen than make a new vehicle purchase.

Heavy Duty Segment (HDDA)
Aftermarket distributors and manufacturers of parts and services for commercial vehicles in North America.

National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA)
A professional society comprised of catalog, product management and marketing professionals from manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

Paint, Body & Equipment Segment (PBES)
Businesses specializing in products for the vehicle refinishing and collision repair industry.

Tool & Equipment Segment
Businesses specializing in tools or equipment used in the repair or maintenance of motor vehicles.

Trim Segment
Businesses specializing in textile and other types of interior and exterior products.

Other Communities for AAIA Members

Manufacturers' Reps
Rep agencies from all segments of the aftermarket.

Leadership Development Network
The Next Generation Club and AWDA’s Young Executives Society recently joined together to form the Leadership Development Network (LDN). LDN provides networking and mentoring opportunities for new individuals to the automotive aftermarket.

State Associations (ASAAA)
State and regional automotive aftermarket wholesale association executives representing nearly 15,000 members across the U.S.

Click here for AAIA's Online Membership Application Form.