Right to Repair Media Kit
Download and share media assets from the Right to Repair Toolkit, including campaign guides, logos, QR codes and assets for repair shops and drivers.
For: Member companies, repair shops, technicians and drivers
Advocacy Resources
Grassroots advocacy is using your influence as an industry professional and constituent to educate and engage with lawmakers. Influence comes in a variety of forms, but it all starts with a commitment to become an advocate on behalf of you, your business and your industry.
Advocacy Leader Program
Calling all Auto Care member companies: appoint an Advocacy Leader!
We are asking that each company appoint an Advocacy Leader that will serve as the primary point of contact for all essential grassroots and advocacy actions. By working together, we can be far more effective in our advocacy efforts!
Find advocacy resources
Resource Libraries
Find guides, assets and data by topic. Each toolkit explains what it covers and who can use it.
Vehicle Data Toolkit
The ability to directly access data from a vehicle is at risk. It will take the united front of the auto care industry to ensure that consumers can continue to choose who maintains and repairs their vehicle.
For: Industry and consumers
EPR Resources
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the automotive aftermarket refers to regulations that hold manufacturers and importers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, including end-of-life disposal.
For: Producers, brand owners and distributors
Sustainability Toolkit
Guides, recycling lists, state regulations and programs from the Auto Care Association Sustainability Committee.
For: Any auto care business
International Trade Resources
Key international trade resources for importers and exporters.
For: Importers and exporters
Advocacy & Research Tools
District Impact Data
This map contains detailed information on the economic contributions of the auto care industry by state, congressional district, state house district, state senate district and county.
For: Anyone meeting with lawmakers
Find Your Lawmakers
Enter your address to find your federal and state lawmakers and how to contact them.
Tariff Calculator
Estimate how current tariffs affect the cost of imported parts and products. Member login required.
Key Issues
See the policy priorities the Auto Care Association is working on in Washington and the states.
Stay up to date
Advocacy in Action
News and updates on the Auto Care Association’s government affairs work.
Global Trade and Supply Chain
News and analysis on tariffs, trade policy and the supply chain.
Ways to get involved
Advocacy has a low barrier to entry and there are many ways to participate. The below list includes examples of proactive advocacy actions, some of which you and your company may already be doing!
Invite a lawmaker to your place of business
Legislators are always looking to meet with constituents (opens in a new tab) back home in their district or state, especially in the months leading up to an election. Even a 30-minute facility tour visit (opens in a new tab) to share the impact of your business on the community opens their eyes to how laws and regulations affect their constituents.
Engage with lawmakers locally
Legislators’ schedules are constantly in flux so sometimes a facility tour is not possible. However, there are a variety of other ways to meet with your legislators back home, including scheduling an in-person meeting at their local office or attending an open event. While town halls and networking breakfasts include other constituents with separate interests, legislators will spend time listening to each attendee and asking questions. The more often you can get in front of an elected official, the more likely he or she will remember you.
Come to Washington D.C.
Every two years, the Auto Care Association hosts the Auto Care Legislative Summit, where industry professionals from across the country fly into Washington, D.C. to meet with their members of Congress. The next one is September 22-24, 2027. The Auto Care Association handles all the logistics, including preparation, training, and scheduling. All you have to do is show up.
Encourage media to share your story
Local media enjoy writing stories about issues that impact the communities they serve. When a law change affects local business, it is important for you to speak up and share your side of the story. (opens in a new tab) In addition, responding to an interview request from a reporter can raise your company’s profile and get your perspective out into the public realm. Here is an example of a member media interview. (opens in a new tab)
Get politically involved
While advocacy tends to focus on public policy and constituent services, party politics and elections can be effective mediums for raising your advocate profile. Auto Care operates the Auto Care Political Action Committee (ACPAC), which pools member donations to support congressional candidates who support the industry, but local fundraisers or campaign volunteer opportunities present additional paths to get more involved.
Advocacy Leader Program
We are asking that each company appoint an Advocacy Leader that will serve as the primary point of contact for all essential grassroots and advocacy actions.
Auto Care Caucus
Learn about the Auto Care Caucus and the members of Congress who are part of it.
Report Repair Restrictions
Forced to send a vehicle back to the dealer due to data or tool restrictions? Report it.
Join a State Association
Connect with auto care associations in your state to advocate on local issues.
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