AAIA
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The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is a not-for-profit
trade association
based in Bethesda, MD. AAIA’s 23,000 members and affiliate companies manufacture, distribute, sell and install motor vehicle
parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and services. Representing suppliers, distributors, retailers, service provider
s, program groups, manufacturers’ representatives, educators, and publishers, AAIA is the largest and most comprehensive trade association for the automotive aftermarket.
The organization was established in July 1999 upon the consolidation of the Automotive Parts and Accessories Association (APPA) and the Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA). Kathleen Schmatz leads AAIA as president and CEO.
Membership is built around 12 distinct subset groups representing different segments of the aftermarket industry. These include the Automotive Electric Association (AEA), the Auto International Association (AIA), the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN), The Engine Repower Council (ERC), the Heavy Duty Distribution Association (HDDA), the Manufacturers' Representatives Council, Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES), and the Trim, Tool & Equipment (TOOL), and Retail segments.
AAIA is a co-sponsor of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), the largest annual trade show for automotive aftermarket industry professionals. Nearly 115,000 professionals from around the globe participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW). AAPEX is where you can reach all of the key decision makers in your target market all in one place. Automotive parts wholesale distributors, retailers, service chains, jobbers and service professionals attend AAPEX.
Committed to consumer education
and political activism
on behalf of its members, AAIA also spearheads the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign and advocates the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act
.
The AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standards (ACES) and the Product Information Exchange Standards (PIES) facilitate electronic commerce
between aftermarket suppliers and buyers. Notable market research
publications include the Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual, the Aftermarket FastForward 2012, and the Telematics
Primer.
The Automotive Aftermarket sales in 2010 totaled an estimate $215.4 Billion representing a 4.2 percent gain over 2009. The five-year outlook for sales suggest the automotive aftermarket will increase to $248.8 Billion by 2014 reflecting a compounded annual growth rate of 3.8%.
A total of 3.84 million people were employed in the automotive aftermarket in 2010.
Non-profit organization
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trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
based in Bethesda, MD. AAIA’s 23,000 members and affiliate companies manufacture, distribute, sell and install motor vehicle
Motor vehicle
A motor vehicle or road vehicle is a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not operate on rails, such as trains or trolleys. The vehicle propulsion is provided by an engine or motor, usually by an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor, or some combination of the two, such as hybrid...
parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and services. Representing suppliers, distributors, retailers, service provider
Service provider
A service provider is an entity that provides services to other entities. Usually, this refers to a business that provides subscription or web service to other businesses or individuals. Examples of these services include Internet access, Mobile phone operators, and web application hosting...
s, program groups, manufacturers’ representatives, educators, and publishers, AAIA is the largest and most comprehensive trade association for the automotive aftermarket.
The organization was established in July 1999 upon the consolidation of the Automotive Parts and Accessories Association (APPA) and the Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA). Kathleen Schmatz leads AAIA as president and CEO.
Membership is built around 12 distinct subset groups representing different segments of the aftermarket industry. These include the Automotive Electric Association (AEA), the Auto International Association (AIA), the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN), The Engine Repower Council (ERC), the Heavy Duty Distribution Association (HDDA), the Manufacturers' Representatives Council, Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES), and the Trim, Tool & Equipment (TOOL), and Retail segments.
AAIA is a co-sponsor of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), the largest annual trade show for automotive aftermarket industry professionals. Nearly 115,000 professionals from around the globe participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW). AAPEX is where you can reach all of the key decision makers in your target market all in one place. Automotive parts wholesale distributors, retailers, service chains, jobbers and service professionals attend AAPEX.
Committed to consumer education
Consumer education
Consumer education is the preparation of an individual through skills, concepts and understanding that are required for everyday living to achieve maximum satisfaction and utilization of his resources....
and political activism
Activism
Activism consists of intentional efforts to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change. Activism can take a wide range of forms from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, political campaigning, economic activism such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing...
on behalf of its members, AAIA also spearheads the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign and advocates the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act
Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act
The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, sometimes also referred to as Right to Repair, is a name for several related proposed bills in the United States Congress and several state legislatures which would require automobile manufacturers to provide the same information to independent repair...
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The AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standards (ACES) and the Product Information Exchange Standards (PIES) facilitate electronic commerce
Electronic commerce
Electronic commerce, commonly known as e-commerce, eCommerce or e-comm, refers to the buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems such as the Internet and other computer networks. However, the term may refer to more than just buying and selling products online...
between aftermarket suppliers and buyers. Notable market research
Market research
Market research is any organized effort to gather information about markets or customers. It is a very important component of business strategy...
publications include the Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual, the Aftermarket FastForward 2012, and the Telematics
Telematics
Telematics typically is any integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, also known as ICT...
Primer.
The Automotive Aftermarket sales in 2010 totaled an estimate $215.4 Billion representing a 4.2 percent gain over 2009. The five-year outlook for sales suggest the automotive aftermarket will increase to $248.8 Billion by 2014 reflecting a compounded annual growth rate of 3.8%.
A total of 3.84 million people were employed in the automotive aftermarket in 2010.
See also
- aftermarket (automotive)Aftermarket (automotive)The automotive aftermarket is the secondary market of the automotive industry, concerned with the manufacturing, remanufacturing, distribution, retailing, and installation of all vehicle parts, chemicals, tools, equipment and accessories for light and heavy vehicles, after the sale of the...
- Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair ActMotor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair ActThe Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act, sometimes also referred to as Right to Repair, is a name for several related proposed bills in the United States Congress and several state legislatures which would require automobile manufacturers to provide the same information to independent repair...
- Trade fairTrade fairA trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities...
- Auto mechanicAuto mechanicAn auto mechanic is a mechanic with a variety of car makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of car. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly...
- Lauren FixLauren FixLauren Fix is a Buffalo, New York based automotive expert. She has authored three books on automobiles. She has occasionally appeared on CNN and Fox News.- Racing career :...
is the spokesperson for the Be Car Care Aware Program