Why Should You Join AASA?

AASA is dedicated to conducting activities and offering services to further the growth, development and success of its members in the automotive aftermarket. Key AASA services include:

Authoritative Representation on Critical Business Issues
AASA is at the heartbeat of what matters most to its members. AASA represents the parts manufacturer by generating dialogue and action on key industry issues, which helps provide a stronger, unified voice for aftermarket suppliers.

Once the issues are identified as critical business issues by the AASA Advisory Board, AASA staff leads the effort in developing a solution by collaborating with other industry organizations and decision makers and/or through AASA member interaction and input.

Superior Market Research to Help Craft Your Business Strategy
AASA's experienced market researchers are available to answer simple questions or to provide comprehensive answers to complex questions. From trends in miles driven to where Americans go for cooling system maintenance, make AASA your first call.

AASA's ability to identify and analyze industry trends quickly, accurately and consistently sets the standard for market research in the aftermarket industry.

Industry News and Insights to Keep You "In the Know"
Information is critical and timing is of the essence in today's competitive and complicated marketplace. AASA's action-oriented bulletins, newsletters and special reports offer information ranging from market trends to international developments, to the latest government and regulatory actions that impact the industry.

AASA also offers e-mail delivery of its newsletters and publications, bringing vital and time-sensitive information directly to members' desktops. Members can easily forward this information to their colleagues at a click of a button.

International Business Support to Help You Grow Your Business Globally
AASA assists its members expand their export sales and investment positions in international markets through its international offices in Europe, Brazil, Japan and Mexico. Because business conditions and culture in other countries often differ greatly from those in the United States, AASA's international offices work to develop and sustain a network of personal business contacts that are shared with members.

Looking Out for Your Interests Before Legislators and Regulators
AASA represents manufacturers before governmental, legislative and regulatory bodies. Domestically, AASA provides strong federal and state government advocacy and representation on behalf of members through its Washington, D.C., office. AASA also maintains ongoing international liaison and advocacy efforts with U.S. embassies and foreign governments.

Providing Sales Aids Through Industry Networking and Trade Events
AASA members qualify for deep discounts on exhibit space at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas and at other trade shows around the world sponsored by AASA and its various partners, including PAACE Automechanika Mexico in Mexico City, the biennial Automechanika in Frankfurt and the biennial AUTOMEC in São Paulo.

AASA members also reap benefits from AASA's sponsorship of the annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, MEMA/JAMA One on One® Meetings and University of the Aftermarket programs.

Helping You Make a More Informed Credit Decision
MEMA Financial Services Group (MFSG) is recognized as the credit authority for the automotive aftermarket parts industry. MFSG provides member credit and financial executives with accurate, timely information relating to customer's trade payments and a detailed analysis of the customer's operations.

MFSG's experienced staff of industry-trained analysts can communicate the individual status of a specific customer or can discuss industry conditions and trends. This information, along with the executive's independent investigation, enables the company to make a more informed, educated credit decision.

Providing Increased Knowledge Through Peer and Product Groups
AASA members may participate in peer and product line groups and benefit from the information, educational opportunities and support they provide.

AASA's professional groups provide unique opportunities for member company executives to network with their peers, to exchange ideas and to discuss current issues. AASA's product groups address issues affecting their products and markets. Their members band together for a common purpose and provide opportunities to meet others in the field who face similar challenges.