Membership
The Auto International Association (AIA) is the import segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
As a member of the world's LARGEST automotive aftermarket trade association, you will have access to the vast resources and member benefits an association this size can provide in protecting and promoting the welfare of the aftermarket industry. Click here for a list of AAIA benefits.
Upon joining AAIA, each member company has the opportunity to join one of the 12 AAIA segments. Joining the AIA segment of AAIA provides additional benefits enabling you to capitalize on your international focused business initiatives. You will also have access to networking opportunities and the latest information concerning this segment of the industry.
If you wish to become a member of both AAIA and AIA, simply fill out the online membership application and choose Auto International Association (AIA) as your primary segment.
Already an AAIA Member?
If your company is already a member of another AAIA segment, and would like to get involved in AIA, a PLUS membership is available at a substantial discount. Click here for more information on PLUS membership. If interested, contact AAIA Member Services at 301-654-6664 or email aaia@aftermarket.org.
Benefits
Membership in AIA provides exclusive members-only benefits:
- Intelligence on key government affairs issues
- Online counterman certification for those interested in the art of selling parts for imports with our AIA Import Parts Specialist and Master's Level tests that our Education Committee offers
- Discounts on new AIA Import Parts Specialist and Master's Level tests and members-only volume discounts for tests
- Resources on import and export issues
- Importer's toolbox
- Import aftermarket research
- Consumer education
- Community connection
- Industry product and market awards (ex. AIA People awards)
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Press releases
- Bi-weekly Matters of Import e-mails
AAPEX trade show benefits, including:
- Priority space drawing for prime AIA Section booth space at AAPEX
- Access for sponsors and guests to the prestigious AIA People and Product & Manufacturing Awards Luncheon at AAPEX
- Highest profile sponsorship of AIA Events at AAPEX
- Access to private meeting rooms and lounge with receptionist at the AIA booth at AAPEX
- Tickets to the most popular event at AAPEX: "The Fabulous Networking Reception"
- Translation services at "The Fabulous Networking Reception" at AAPEX Multilingual AAPEX "Helper" is a quick reference guide to all events, activities and accommodations