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. Association was formed in 1955 and serves the voice of the market of the accessories left industry in the west. CAWA prides itself on quality customer service to its members and the industry. Cox Group 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 promise 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 protection 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 opening 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 conscious of our accountability to our customers, our employees, our manufacturers, our competitors, our industry and our government.
SERVICE – The most proficient to be rendered to our customers.
QUALITY – The best available in organization, equipment and product.
INTEGRITY – The most in principle, honesty and sincerity.
