Auto Body Shops Trade Associations

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA)

State trade association for collision and mechanical repairers providing advocacy at the State House, training (e.g., appraiser licensing), and member resources for shop owners across Massachusetts. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://aaspma.org/ Membership: 0

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN)

Minnesota’s Alliance chapter serving collision and mechanical shops with advocacy, education, savings programs, and a large peer network—nearly 750 independently owned collision/service businesses and suppliers.

https://aaspmn.org/ Membership: 750

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)

New Jersey’s largest association of collision and mechanical repairers, offering advocacy in Trenton, training, benefits, and the Northeast Automotive Services Show. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://aaspnj.org/ Membership: 0

Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC)

Statewide collision-repair trade association focused on consumer protection, education, and legislative advocacy for Connecticut auto body shops. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://abaconn.org/ Membership: 0

Auto Body Association of Rhode Island (ABARI)

Rhode Island’s statewide professional association for collision repair facilities, emphasizing ethics, consumer advocacy, and training. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://www.abari.net/ Membership: 0

Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT)

Texas-focused collision-repair association delivering advocacy, education, and networking (e.g., Texas Auto Body Trade Show). Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://www.abat.us/ Membership: 0

Auto Care Alliance (ACA)

Umbrella organization serving independent automotive service professionals via regional/state alliances (FLACA, MAACA, MWACA, NWACA, TXACA), with 1,000+ members in 40 states and 3 countries.

https://autocarealliance.org/ Membership: 1,000

Auto Care Association

National aftermarket trade group representing nearly 3,000 member companies across parts, tools, paint/body, and service segments—advocacy (e.g., Right to Repair), market intelligence, standards, and networking.

https://www.autocare.org/ Membership: 3,000

California Autobody Association (CAA)

California’s statewide collision-repair association providing training, compliance resources, vendor programs, and legislative advocacy for over 1,000 collision industry businesses.

https://www.calautobody.com/ Membership: 1,000

Carolinas Collision Association (CCA)

Nonprofit association for collision repair professionals in North and South Carolina, focused on safe, proper repairs, education, and member support. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://carolinascollisionassociation.com/ Membership: 0

Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA)

Statewide association promoting professionalism, training, and legislative engagement for Georgia’s collision repair community. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://gcia.org/ Membership: 0

Gulf States Collision Association (GSCA)

Regional association for collision shops across Gulf states (e.g., MS/LA), offering training, quarterly meetings, and member resources to support safe, proper repairs. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://gulfstatescollisionassociation.com/ Membership: 0

Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA)

Iowa’s not‑for‑profit association representing collision repairers with advocacy in Des Moines, education, and networking—now 80+ members strong.

https://iowacra.com/ Membership: 80

Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA)

Kansas association dedicated to elevating collision repair business practices through education, advocacy, and networking statewide. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://kansasaba.com/ Membership: 0

Long Island Auto Body Repairmen’s Association (LIABRA)

New York’s oldest and largest collision‑repair trade group, serving Long Island and NYC after a 2014 merger with ABCG—representing roughly 500 independent member shops.

https://www.liabra.org/ Membership: 500

Missouri Auto Body Association (MABA)

Statewide trade association supporting Missouri collision centers with education, national representation (via SCRS), resources, and events. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://missouriautobody.com/ Membership: 0

Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA)

Nebraska’s statewide collision‑repair trade group advocating OEM‑specified, quality repairs, providing networking, resources, and consumer guidance. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://nebraskaautobody.com/ Membership: 0

Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)

Largest national trade association solely dedicated to collision repair facilities; through direct and affiliate members, it represents 6,000+ collision repair businesses and 58,000+ professionals, offering advocacy, tools, and education.

https://scrs.com/ Membership: 6,000

Tennessee Collision Repairers Association (TCRA)

Tennessee’s nonprofit association for collision repairers, providing training, member events, and a forum to advance safe, ethical repairs. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://mytcra.com/ Membership: 0

Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA)

Regional association serving collision repairers across MD, VA, DC, and WV with education (Collision P.R.E.P.), advocacy, and national representation as an SCRS affiliate. Membership count not publicly published (as of September 11, 2025).

https://wmaba.com/ Membership: 0