Value for Membership:

• Assistance to North American suppliers on ‘international risk factors’
• Immediate access to industry professionals with years of experience selling parts from North American factories into world markets
• Access to information on how to handle payment issues from world markets
• Assistance on which U.S. government agencies can best benefit your specific need for expanding your overseas sales
• Government advocacy on issues impacting the export aftermarket
• Global market research, special reports and industry analysis
• Member discounts on business solutions and data sources
• International networking events at international trade shows
• Access to brand protection and intellectual property protection information and services

Exclusive Savings on services, research, trade shows and events critical to being competitive in the global aftermarket:

• 30% discount on Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium conference fees
• 25% discount on Japanese Parts Catalog- provides OE part/application data for most of the major Japanese brands
• 20% discount on MEMA Financial Services credit reporting programs
• 10% discount on Experian credit reporting and one free business credit report
• 20% discount on Aftermarket eForum conference fees
• 10% discount on Activant Vista POS data services
• 10-40% savings on affiliate member services – Save on services such as market research, consulting, creative services, IP protection and IT solutions
• 15-20% discount on exhibit space at PAACE Automechanika Mexico
• Member discounted rates to advertise in OAC publications, the website, and certain events
• OAC Travel Program – available for both business and personal travel arrangements
• Hertz discounts for rentals worldwide
• 40% discounts on exhibit booth space at AAPEX*

Exclusive Services, Events and Offerings:

• Electronic access to OAC members’ only on-line electronic database (directory) of over 300 members in over 40 countries from around the world
• Electronic communication through several e-newsletters:
• OAC Global Report
• AASA News
• Personal Insight
• Industry News
• Topline News
• Washington Insider (for U.S. members)
• Executive networking events to meet customers
• Industry events targeted toward exporting/importing which provide excellent networking and information to pertinent topics of interest
• AASA Annual Vision Conference*
• Access to the OAC on-line electronic ‘members only’ business forum
• Global business leader presentations
• Global outlook on financial, market and technology landscapes presented by financial and market experts
• Collaboration events tailored to create opportunity to drive down business costs and increase ROI for services and materials
• Annual Legislative Summit- Meet face-to-face with US Senators and Representatives to discuss important issues facing your company
• Market Research (discounted member rates and exclusive studies)
• World Motor Vehicle Market Report and the Automotive Aftermarket Annual Status Report $500- comprehensive market research report (50% off custom research for members)
• Access to the OAC Member Center at trade shows – great international networking opportunities
• Preferred member access to USA pavilions at key international trade shows
• Online event registration
• A voice in Washington, D.C., as well as state and foreign governments*
• Access to iStateLink – State legislative monitoring Web site, subscription value of over $35,000 (free to members)*
• Monthly “Market Analysis” e-newsletter*

* Only available for full AASA members only