Serving the Washington Community Since 1917

For 100 years, the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association has served the nation’s capital region by advocating on behalf of franchised auto dealers, their employees, and their customers.

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2024 WANADA
Annual Dinner And Meeting
Join us for the 2024 WANADA Annual Meeting and Dinner on Saturday, November 9 in the Ballroom of MGM National Harbor. This event will celebrate our achievements, discuss important industry updates, and provide networking opportunities with fellow members and industry leaders.

6:00 PM – Networking Reception
7:00 PM – Dinner and Program

Don’t miss out on an evening filled with insightful discussions,
recognition of outstanding contributions, and a chance to connect with colleagues.

Individual Tickets: $300
Table for 10: $3000

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WANADA operates The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, the region’s largest annual indoor event.

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WANADA is comprised of 270 corporate members, which consists of new automobile dealerships as well as “Kindred-line” or contractor businesses that service auto dealerships. The WANADA organization consists of a non-profit association, WANADA Business Services Corporation, Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI), WANADA Community Support Foundation, WANADA Insurance Services and The Washington Auto Show.

MEMBERS ENJOY THESE BENEFITS:

  • Representation in the local state and national public policy process, and in local and national media.
  • Recruitment, placement and training for aspiring automotive professionals through WANADA’s Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI).
  • Access to health, life, dental and other employee benefits to dealerships and various support industry companies.
  • Promotion of dealer interests through The Washington Auto Show, the largest annual indoor event in D.C.
  • Provide an avenue for consumer dispute resolution.
  • Enrich communities in the D.C. metro area through regular support of charitable, philanthropic and educational organizations.

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Take your first step toward a successful future in the automobile industry.

The Automobile Dealer Education Institute scholarship is a free, NATEF certified, 2-year technician-training program that combines structured classroom, shop and interactive curriculum teaching with full time, paid on-the-job training.

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Latest Bulletin

Volume 2024, Number 9 (2024-11-20)

Nikki Haley Delivers at WANADA’s Annual Meeting

On Saturday, November 9, the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Meeting and Dinner in the elegant ballroom of MGM National Harbor. The event was an evening to celebrate the collective achievements of WANADA members, address industry challenges, and foster invaluable networking among fellow dealers, partners, and key industry […]...

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101 Years of History

Since 1917, WANADA has served as the voice for automobile dealers in the Washington region, advocating for the interests of its members in the media, in local, state, and national policy discussions, and as a provider of insurance and other benefits for its members.

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