| AAIA | Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association |
| AAIW | Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week |
| AAP | Automotive Aftermarket Professional |
| AAPAC | Automotive Aftermarket Political Action Committee |
| AAPEC | Automotive Aftermarket Political Education Committee |
| AAPEX | Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo |
| AASA | Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association |
| AASP | Alliance of Automotive Service Providers |
| ACC | Automotive Communication Council |
| ACES | Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard |
| ACP | Automotive Catalog Professional |
| ADN | Automotive Distribution Network |
| AEA | Automotive Electric Association |
| AIA | Auto International Association (now Import Vehicle Community) |
| ASA | Automotive Service Association |
| ASAAA | Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations |
| ASE | Automotive Service Excellence |
| AWDA | Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association |
| BCCA | Be Car Care Aware |
| CCPN | Car Care Professionals Network |
| CVSN | Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network |
| DC | Distribution Centers |
| DIFM | Do-It-For-Me |
| DIY | Do-It-Yourself |
| ERC | Engine Rebuilders Council |
| FNR | Fabulous Networking Reception (Import Vehicle Community) |
| FOB | Free on Board |
| GAAS | Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium |
| GCW | Gross Combination Weight |
| GVW | Gross Vehicle Weight |
| HDAW | Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week |
| HDDA | Heavy Duty Distribution Association |
| IPO | Internet Parts Ordering |
| LDN | Leadership Development Network |
| MAAP | Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional |
| MAP
MCRP | Motorist Assurance Program
Multi-Client Research Program |
| MEMA | Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association |
| NAICS | North American Industry Classification System Codes |
| NCCM | National Car Care Month |
| NCMA | National Catalog Managers Association |
| NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| OE | Original Equipment |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturers |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| PBES | Paint, Body, & Equipment Specialists |
| PCdb | Product Category Database |
| PIES | Product Information Exchange Standard |
| Qdb | Qualifier Database |
| R2R | Right To Repair |
| SEMA | Specialty Equipment Market Association |
| SIS | Sales Information Standard |
| SKU | Stock-Keeping Unit |
| UPC | Universal Product Code |
| UTI | Upholstery and Trim International |
| VCdb | Vehicle Configuration Database |
| WB | Women’s Board |
| WD | Warehouse Distributor |