Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors
Representing, safeguarding, and advocating for the interests of traditional distribution
The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) was founded in 1947 and is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors and their respective suppliers of parts, accessories and other supplies for the motor vehicle aftermarket. AWDA’s 600+ members represent thousands of locations.
AWDA represents the interests of traditional distribution within the Auto Care Association. Through networking, leadership opportunities and cross-channel communication, AWDA members provide policy advice and input to the Auto Care Association and the aftermarket industry at-large.
2025 Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Conference
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November 2 - 3, 2025
AWDA’s Annual Conference has delivered on the promise of valuable interaction through its efficient and highly effective one-on-one meetings.
AWDA, HDDA: Heavy Duty Announce Integration. Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Board of Governors and the HDDA: Heavy Duty (HDDA) Advisory Council have announced the culmination of a months-long effort to unite two of the Auto Care Association’s largest communities: HDDA: Heavy Duty and AWDA.
Learn moreInteractive industry insights. Manufacturers and warehouse distributors have access to TrendLens, Auto Care's interactive data platform to understand how market influencing factors are affecting their businesses. Economic and industry indicator data is included in membership and product performance data is available to qualifying manufacturers who subscribe.
Learn moreCommunicate more effectively with your trading partners. Get the right part, to the right place, at the right time using data standards to speak the same technical language as your customers. AWDA members use ACES and PIES to lower supply chain costs and increase sales.
Learn moreAre you looking for someone to rep your line, but don't know where to start?
Rep Match is a tool that will instantly provide you with a list of member-approved Manufacturer Representatives in the auto care industry. You have the ability to narrow your search results based on state or territory, market, and product categories.
What Members Are Saying
It's important to be a member because of the personal and professional benefits, but also because it gets you engaged.
JC Washbish Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.
Until I joined Auto Care, I wouldn't have known the full picture of tariffs other than what you see on the news.
Ashlee Arnold Arnold Oil Company of Austin
Auto Care has tools that allow me to execute more efficiently and get results that I would not have gotten without them.
Mike Mohler Automotive Parts Services Group
Community Liaison
Ted Hughes
Senior Director, Community Engagement & Executive Director, AWDA
(240) 333-1022