North American Automobile Trade Association

(NAATA) The North American Automobile Trade Association started in Canada in 1996, where there was already a burgeoning vehicle export trade. With the Canadian dollar at low levels and an ample supply of vehicles built to safety and emissions standards that were recognized internationally, a strong vehicle export industry was established in Canada and has grown into the United States and Mexico. There are tremendous opportunities for dealers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, South America, and elsewhere to import vehicles from North America. Dealers who import vehicles from North America attract buyers to their showrooms and gain an advantage over competitors because no one else sells the same vehicles. North American vehicles typically sell at a premium and help a dealer stand out in local markets. This is an exciting time to attract customers by buying inventory from North American suppliers. Dealers outside of North America understand the marketability, the profit margins, and the natural draw of consumers to their showroom by inventorying vehicles not available in their local market. Many dealers have established an invaluable niche market with the products we offer. NAATA Members can provide unique products as many models are only sold in North America, such as Pickup Trucks, SUVs and Sports cars. NAATA Members can source these vehicles at competitive prices, assist their clients with affordable shipping rates and customs clearance, and in many cases support clients with homologation to bring the vehicles into compliance with destination requirements. NAATA has increased its involvement in reviewing policies at the Federal and State level – to ensure the viability of the business model of our members in a thriving market. Most importantly, NAATA has strict qualifications for its members. Our screening process includes full background checks and a continuous self-policing policy to ensure the reliability of our members.