Auto & Truck Parts Trade Associations

Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)

Oldest organized network of warehouse distributors and their supplier partners in the motor vehicle aftermarket; advocates for traditional distribution and provides policy input, networking and awards through its Auto Care community.

https://www.autocare.org/networking-and-development/communities/aftermarket-warehouse-distributors Membership: 600

Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS)

Global trade association for diesel specialists uniting independent repair shops, OEMs, parts manufacturers and educators; offers standards, training, a membership directory and industry networking.

https://diesel.org Membership: 700

Auto Care Alliance

National alliance of independent automotive service professionals formed in 2022; provides benefits, training and advocacy to member shops across 40 states.

https://autocarealliance.org Membership: 1,200

Auto Care Association

The voice of the U.S. and global auto care aftermarket, representing companies that manufacture, distribute and sell vehicle parts and services; provides advocacy, standards, market intelligence and events.

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

Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA)

Association of collision parts distributors, manufacturers and related facilities; educates stakeholders and advocates for competitive, high‑quality aftermarket crash parts.

https://www.autobpa.com Membership: 165

Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA)

Network for professional engine builders, rebuilders and remanufacturers; delivers tech data (e.g., Prosis), training, publications and advocacy.

https://aera.org Membership: 3,000

Automotive Lift Institute (ALI)

Industry body advancing vehicle lift safety; represents 20 certified lift manufacturers and about 300 associate member inspection companies, and administers lift standards and inspector certification.

https://www.autolift.org Membership: 320

Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA)

Global association for companies remanufacturing automotive parts; provides technical education, advocacy and networking for remanufacturers and suppliers.

https://www.apra.org Membership: 1,000

Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)

International trade association for professional auto recyclers; offers certification, training, advocacy and business programs for dismantlers and recyclers.

https://www.a-r-a.org Membership: 1,250

Battery Council International (BCI)

North American trade association for the battery industry—manufacturers, recyclers, distributors and retailers—with initiatives on safety, standards and circularity.

https://batterycouncil.org Membership: 130

Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN)

Advocates for the independent commercial vehicle aftermarket; brings together distributors, suppliers, service centers and business solution providers, and co‑hosts industry events.

https://cvsn.org Membership: 70

Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA)

Commercial vehicle division within MEMA that advances heavy‑duty supplier interests through research, advocacy and peer forums.

https://www.mema.org Membership: 220

Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA)

National association of Japanese auto parts manufacturers (primarily Tier‑1); advances competitiveness and information sharing domestically and globally.

https://www.japia.or.jp Membership: 440

MEMA – The Vehicle Suppliers Association

North America’s umbrella association for vehicle suppliers (OE and aftermarket, light and commercial); provides advocacy, research, councils and events.

https://www.mema.org Membership: 1,000

NARSA/IDEA – The International Heat Transfer Association

Global network serving radiator, heat‑exchange and diesel‑emissions businesses across automotive and heavy‑duty markets; offers training, events and a member forum.

https://www.narsa.org Membership: 200

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

The Work Truck Association representing companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and service commercial trucks, bodies, equipment, trailers and accessories; provides technical support, standards and Work Truck Week.

https://www.ntea.com Membership: 2,100

Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA)

Association of production engine remanufacturers and suppliers; facilitates technical exchange, benchmarking and management best practices via meetings and directories.

https://www.pera.org Membership: 100

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

Aftermarket performance and specialty‑equipment trade association offering tools, data, regulatory advocacy and the annual SEMA Show for member companies.

https://www.sema.org Membership: 7,000

Tire Industry Association (TIA)

International association for the tire industry focused on technician training, government advocacy and safety programs.

https://www.tireindustry.org Membership: 13,000

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)

U.S. trade and advocacy group for tire manufacturers; addresses safety standards, sustainability and public policy.

https://www.ustires.org Membership: 12