Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Auto Dealers Association in San Diego, CA
Founded over a century ago, our organization has served as the unified voice for franchised new car and truck dealers across San Diego County. We advocate for dealer interests through government relations, provide specialized training programs, and facilitate industry networking opportunities. Our economic impact reports demonstrate our members' contributions to local employment and tax revenue. We support community initiatives through charitable donations and educational scholarships while maintaining the San Diego International Auto Show as a premier consumer event.Our member benefits include facility rentals, sales training, and access to industry resources. We actively monitor legislative changes affecting automotive retail and maintain political action committees to support business-friendly policies. Through our California Sales Training Academy, we've prepared thousands of individuals for careers in automotive sales since 1991.
Services
Dealer Membership
Sales Training Academy
Auto Show Organization
Government Relations
Economic Impact Reports
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Representing San Diego automotive dealers for over 100 years
- Operate California's second largest auto show annually
- Provide free automotive sales training with job placement assistance
- Publish comprehensive economic impact reports for the industry
- Maintain active government relations programs at all legislative levels
Services
Sales Training Academy
Our California Sales Training Academy offers free four-day automotive sales courses with job placement assistance. The program prepares students for successful careers in vehicle sales through in-person instruction covering product knowledge, ethical practices, and customer service techniques. Graduates receive certification and access to over 50 dealer partners across San Diego County.
Auto Show Organization
We produce the San Diego International Auto Show featuring new model-year vehicles, test drives, and automotive technology displays. As California's second-largest auto show, this annual event at the San Diego Convention Center serves as a major consumer attraction and sales stimulation platform for automotive manufacturers and dealers.
Government Relations
Our government relations team monitors state and federal legislation affecting automotive retail. We coordinate dealer meetings with legislators, maintain political action committees, and provide policy analysis to protect dealer interests. This includes annual visits to Sacramento and Washington, DC to represent members' concerns to policymakers.
Economic Impact Reports
We publish quarterly economic impact reports detailing automotive sales trends, employment statistics, and tax contributions from San Diego dealerships. These reports quantify the industry's $12 billion annual economic impact and demonstrate the sector's importance to regional employment and community development.
Community Support Programs
Through our community support programs, we provide millions in charitable donations to local organizations. Initiatives include funding for Meals on Wheels, support for military families, and automotive technology scholarships for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.
Questions
What services do you provide for automotive dealers?
We offer government relations advocacy, sales training programs, economic impact analysis, auto show organization, and member networking opportunities.
How can I attend the San Diego International Auto Show?
The auto show takes place annually at the San Diego Convention Center. Visit our website for ticket information and event details.
Do you offer automotive sales training programs?
Yes, our California Sales Training Academy provides free four-day courses with job placement assistance at over 50 local dealerships.
How do you support the local community?
We fund Meals on Wheels, support military initiatives, and provide automotive education scholarships while coordinating dealership charitable contributions.
Can I find local car dealers through your organization?
Yes, use our online dealer locator to find franchised new car dealers by location or manufacturer across San Diego County.
What legislative issues do you monitor?
We track state and federal regulations affecting automotive sales, including consumer protection laws, tax policies, and environmental regulations.
