Auto Repair Shops, Garages Trade Associations

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

State association supporting independent collision and mechanical shops in Minnesota with advocacy, education, savings programs, and peer networking.

https://aaspmn.org/ Membership: 600

Auto Care Alliance (ACA)

Umbrella organization of regional/state alliances serving independent auto repair shops with training, benefits, advocacy, and shared resources across the U.S.

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

Auto Care Association

National trade association representing the entire automotive aftermarket supply chain, including independent repair shops, with advocacy, research, standards, and events.

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

Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA)

Technical network and voice for professional engine builders, rebuilders, and machine shops; provides tech hotline, specs software, training, and publications.

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

Automotive Maintenance & Repair Association (AMRA)

Not‑for‑profit association that administers the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) and advances best‑practice standards and consumer trust across maintenance and repair providers.

https://www.amra.org/ Membership: 21,000

Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA)

Global association for companies remanufacturing motor‑vehicle parts; supports members with advocacy, education, and networking that directly support shop parts supply and quality.

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

Automotive Service & Tire Alliance (ASTA)

Regional nonprofit formed by the merger of IGONC and NCTDA; the Southeast’s largest member‑driven group for independent repair and tire shops offering training, advocacy, and group benefits.

https://astausa.org/ Membership: 800

Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA)

California’s largest independent repair organization, supporting mechanical and collision shops statewide with training, advocacy, and member benefits via local chapters.

https://www.ascca.com/ Membership: 800

Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA)

International trade association for transmission rebuilders and drivetrain specialists; offers technical information, training, and a nationwide inter‑shop warranty program.

https://www.atra.com/ Membership: 2,000

California Autobody Association (CAA)

Statewide collision repair association providing advocacy, education, business resources, and member benefit programs for body shops.

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

Mid‑Atlantic Auto Care Alliance (MAACA)

Regional alliance serving Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware shops with training, peer groups, benefits, and statehouse advocacy.

https://midatlanticaca.org/ Membership: 150

New England Tire & Service Association (NETSA)

New England’s association for independent tire dealers and automotive service centers, providing training, events, scholarships, and regulatory advocacy.

https://www.netsa.org/ Membership: 580

New Jersey Gasoline, C‑Store, Automotive Association (NJGCA)

Statewide small‑business association representing gas stations, c‑stores, and auto repair shops with advocacy, compliance resources, and business programs.

https://www.njgca.org/ Membership: 1,500

Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association (formerly AOCA)

Industry association for quick lube and preventive maintenance operators (rebranding from AOCA) offering training, compliance resources, and federal/state advocacy.

https://www.automaintenance.org/ Membership: 900

Repair Shops & Gasoline Dealers Association (RSGDA) / NYSASSRS

Statewide organization representing independent service stations and repair shops across New York, providing legislative advocacy, compliance help, and business support.

https://rsgda.com/ Membership: 1,700

Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)

Largest national trade association dedicated to collision repair facilities; delivers advocacy, education, tools, and national representation for repairers.

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

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

Trade association for the specialty‑equipment and aftermarket performance industry, including installers; offers research, advocacy, and business resources.

https://www.sema.org/ Membership: 7,144

Tire Industry Association (TIA)

International association representing all segments of the tire industry, including tire dealers and repair/service businesses; provides training, advocacy, and member resources.

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

Virginia Automotive Association (VAA)

State association of tire stores, repair facilities, service stations, and collision centers; offers education, lobbying at the General Assembly, HR support, and networking.

https://www.vaauto.org/ Membership: 322

WMDA/CAR – Washington, Maryland & Delaware Service Station & Automotive Repair Association

Tri‑state association (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) serving service stations, c‑stores, and automotive repair shops with advocacy, education, events, and vendor programs.

https://wmdacar.com/ Membership: 800