WANADA champions the DC region’s franchised auto dealers.

WANADA advocates for franchised auto dealers across the Washington region, representing their interests before local and national policymakers and the media. The association supports its members through the Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI), insurance and benefits programs, theft and fraud prevention resources, and consumer dispute resolution. As well, WANADA owns and operates the Washington, D.C. Auto Show, the region’s largest annual indoor event, connecting dealers directly with car buyers.

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Alex Perdikis Selected as WANADA’s 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year

WANADA is proud to announce that Alex Perdikis, president and owner of Koons Motors in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been selected as WANADA’s nominee for the 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s highest honors. Perdikis is among just 48 dealers nationwide chosen to compete for the national award, which will be presented at the 2027 NADA Show in Orlando. A lifelong automotive retailer, Perdikis began his career washing vehicles at Koons of Tysons Corner while attending the University of Richmond. After moving through accounting, sales, and management roles, he became a general manager at...

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Automotive Innovation on Display

WANADA’s flagship event, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, is a globally recognized showcase and the industry’s premier “Public Policy Show,” advancing innovation and connecting key stakeholders in the nation’s capital.

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Building Tomorrow’s Automotive Workforce

WANADA invests in workforce development by training and placing qualified technicians to meet the real-world needs of today’s dealerships through the Automotive Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) program. In partnership with local schools and dealers, ADEI provides hands-on education that builds a skilled, dependable workforce for the future of the automotive industry.

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Industry Leading Employee Benefits

For over 75 years, WANADA Insurance Services has provided comprehensive employee benefits to dealerships and kindred members in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Our personalized approach lets clients focus on their business while we manage health, dental, life, disability, COBRA, and more.

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