Membership
Join the nation’s largest state automobile dealer association, with more than 1,200 dealers committed to protecting and promoting the interests of the franchised new car industry.
CNCDA offers Dealer Memberships for California’s franchised new car and truck dealers and Associate Memberships for those who are not dealers.
Associate Members are non-dealers who participate in CNCDA activities and stay up to date on issues that affect California’s auto industry. Associate Members provide valuable services to Dealer Members and are listed in our Associate Member Directory.
DEALER MEMBER BENEFITS:
Government Affairs:
- Lobbying the legislature and regulatory agencies such as DMV, CARB, and BAR on behalf of your interests
- Defending against excessive regulations, while promoting implementation of fair and reasonable government rules
- Ensuring a healthy business climate for dealer operations
Legal & Regulatory Affairs:
- Direct contact with CNCDA in-house attorneys
- Guidance on issues directly impacting your franchise
- Updates on legal compliance requirements locally and statewide
Public Affairs:
- Ongoing communications with local, national, and trade media on behalf of your interests
- Coordination with the broader business community on issues impacting new car dealers and consumers
- Updates via CNCDA Dealer Alerts on urgent and timely information
CNCDA Comply:

- Access to comprehensive member only online compliance resource, providing ease of electronically accessing all CNCDA publications
- Published content searchable by keywords and accessible for download
Education and Events:
- Access to frequent educational seminars and industry updates to keep your dealership compliant
- Invitations to member-only events including, NADA Show Reception, Dealer Day, and Annual Convention
ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS:
Legal & Regulatory Affairs:
- Direct contact with CNCDA in-house attorneys
- Updates on legal compliance requirements locally and statewide
- Includes detailed resources on topics such as F&I, advertising, privacy, employment, auto service, and more
- Published content searchable by keywords and accessible for download
CNCDA Comply:

- Access to comprehensive member only online compliance resource, providing ease of electronically accessing all CNCDA publications
- Includes detailed resources on topics such as F&I, advertising, privacy, employment, auto service, and more
- Published content searchable by keywords and accessible for download
Education and Events:
- Access to frequent educational webinars, industry updates and in-person new laws seminars

