Conventions, Associations & Representation
Conventions, Associations & Representation
Your hub for dealer associations, can’t-miss conventions, and trusted legal resources—curated by a third-generation dealer at Angie’s Auto Supplies – CarLotSupplies.com.
National Associations
Plug into advocacy, training, and vendor networks that move the needle.
National Automobile Dealers Association (franchised, new-car). Legislative advocacy, education, and the NADA Show.
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association—advocacy, education, events, and state affiliate network.
American International Automobile Dealers Association—represents international-brand dealers on federal issues.
Find Your State Independent Association
Use the NIADA directory to jump to your state’s IADA chapter—often bundles national + state membership.
PNW & West Coast Associations
Compliance education, events, and NIADA member benefits.
Dealer education & advocacy for independent dealers in Washington.
Since 1958—advocacy, education, and industry resources for CA independents.
Independent dealer support, training, and community in Montana.
Pre-licensing & continuing education, forms & member resources.
Represents franchised dealers; advocacy and industry updates.
Franchised dealer advocacy, research & programs.
More State Associations
Education, legislative action center, & annual conference.
Training, events & resources for Florida dealers.
Education, advocacy & dealer programs in New York.
Dealer Representation & Counsel
For issues unique to dealerships—franchise, compliance, F&I, employment—work with counsel who speaks dealer.
- Find lawyers focused on dealership law and compliance (NADC Member Directory).
- Tap national resources from NIADA (policy updates, 20 Groups) & NADA (education, OEM meetings).
- Bookmark for quick access from the finance desk or sales tower.
- Join your state IADA + NIADA to unlock bundled benefits.
- Plan your year around conventions for vendor deals & training ROI.
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