About Us
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association
(CAWA) is a non-profit trade association representing automotive
aftermarket parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors and
retailers in the three states it serves. The Association was formed in
1955 and serves as the voice of the aftermarket parts industry in the
West. CAWA prides itself on quality customer service to its members and
the industry.
 Legislative
and regulatory advocacy is a hallmark benefit and service of the
Association. CAWA has joined forces out West with our national
counterpart, the
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) to assure the
industry is represented in the Sacramento, Carson City, Phoenix, and
Washington D.C. capitols and government administrative offices. Issues
of critical importance to the aftermarket industry oftentimes originate
in California and migrate to other states in the nation. As such, CAWA
provides for the first line of defense for the automotive aftermarket
industry.
CAWA also provides many business services to its membership. From
free legal services to business insurances and training, CAWA has earned
the reputation of being the premiere aftermarket parts trade association
out West.
CAWA Mission
The mission of CAWA is to provide communications, education,
legislative and regulatory advocacy and group purchasing of services for
its members while promoting the automotive aftermarket industry.
Code of Ethics
We believe in the American system of free enterprise and we are aware
of our responsibility to our customers, our employees, our
manufacturers, our competitors, our industry and our government.
In RECOGNITION THEREOF, we pledge our adherence to the following
principles.
We have adopted SERVICE, QUALITY & INTEGRITY, as our policy.
- SERVICE - The most efficient to be rendered to our
customers.
- QUALITY - The best obtainable in organization, equipment
and product.
- INTEGRITY - The most in principle, honesty and sincerity.
CAWA Volunteer Leadership
The membership of CAWA and the automotive aftermarket industry
recognize the commitment of the Association's leadership and thanks them
for their time and energy in promoting and protecting the interests of
the industry in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington D.C.
The volunteer leadership of CAWA gives of their time, resources and
intellect to assure the aftermarket's voice is heard in state and
federal legislative capitols and in the halls of government
administration. Furthermore, the Association's leadership contemplates
and researches ways to positively impact the aftermarket's profitability
and market share through studies, industry alerts and the provision of
quality, competitive programs and services.
CAWA is grateful for the commitment of these individuals and as a
member of the aftermarket industry, you should be too. It is because of
their service and dedication, the industry is assured to continue its
vibrancy and profitability in an ever changing future.
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