Auto Parts and Accessories Trade Associations

Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)

Oldest organized group of warehouse distributors and suppliers in the motor vehicle aftermarket; a community within the Auto Care Association focused on traditional distribution.

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

Association for Standardisation of Automation and Measuring Systems (ASAM)

Global standards body used widely across automotive testing, measurement, and automation; brings together OEMs, suppliers, tool vendors and universities.

https://www.asam.net Membership: 420

Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)

National body for Australia’s aftermarket parts and accessories sector, representing companies across manufacturing, remanufacturing, distribution, retail and service.

https://www.aaaa.com.au Membership: 2,350

Auto Care Association

U.S.-based trade association representing nearly 3,000 aftermarket companies across the full supply chain, from manufacturers to service providers.

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

Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA)

Represents manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of independently produced aftermarket collision repair parts.

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

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)

Apex body for India’s auto component manufacturers; members contribute more than 85% of the organized sector’s turnover.

https://www.acma.in/ Membership: 800

Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA)

International network of professional engine builders, rebuilders and remanufacturers providing tech data, training, and standards.

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

Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)

Canada’s national association for the auto care sector, serving collision and mechanical markets with research, training and advocacy.

https://www.aiacanada.com Membership: 4,000

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)

Supply‑chain–focused association known for industry standards (e.g., APQP, PPAP) and training used by OEMs and parts manufacturers.

https://www.aiag.org/ Membership: 800

Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA)

Global association representing automotive parts remanufacturers and their supply chain across regions, promoting circular economy practices.

https://www.apra.org Membership: 600

Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)

Trade association for professional automotive recyclers, advancing safety, sustainability and best practices across the industry.

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

Battery Council International (BCI)

Trade association of OEM and aftermarket battery manufacturers, recyclers, distributors and retailers promoting safe, sustainable battery markets.

https://batterycouncil.org Membership: 130

Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)

Association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers/distributors facilitating technical data exchange with vehicle makers.

https://www.etools.org/ Membership: 70

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association

North America’s leading association for vehicle suppliers across original equipment and aftermarket segments, advocacy, research, and networking.

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

Mobile Electronics Association (MEA)

Association for the 12‑volt/mobile electronics aftermarket (audio, infotainment, safety, telematics) serving retailers, distributors and manufacturers.

https://www.mobile-electronics.com Membership: 1,100

NARSA/IDEA – The International Heat Transfer Association

International network for radiator, heat‑exchange and diesel emissions service businesses supporting education, networking and advocacy.

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

Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA)

Association of production engine remanufacturers and their suppliers, focused on technical exchange and industry networking.

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

SEMA – Specialty Equipment Market Association

U.S. association for the automotive specialty‑equipment and performance aftermarket (custom, off‑road, restyling), best known for the SEMA Show.

https://www.sema.org/ Membership: 7,500

Tire Industry Association (TIA)

Trade group for tire dealers, manufacturers, suppliers and fleets; leading provider of tire service training and industry advocacy.

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

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)

U.S. trade association for tire manufacturers, advocating on policy, safety and sustainability on behalf of member companies.

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