Account Management FAQs

AIAG membership connects the brightest minds across the automotive industry — from OEMs, suppliers, service providers, and other stakeholder organizations — in a global community focused on advancing quality, supply chain and data solutions, and corporate responsibility. Members gain access to collaborative work groups to shape the next generation of standards and best practices, along with discounted access to industry-developed manuals, training, and events.

Member benefits include significant discounts on industry-developed manuals, training, and events, complimentary access to key e-learning, subscription options for the AI-powered AIAG Virtual Assistant (AVA) for direct members, and the ability to join AIAG work groups to develop next-generation standards and guidance.

AIAG membership is available to organizations involved in or supporting the automotive industry, including OEMs and suppliers (all tiers), logistics and service providers, software and technology providers, consultants and training organizations, and government agencies and academic institutions. Certain organizations, such as holding companies, financial institutions, and unauthorized distributors are not eligible.

A direct member is defined as a company that operates as an original equipment manufacturer or a direct material supplier within the automotive supply chain. These organizations are actively engaged in the physical production, assembly, or supply of automotive parts and materials across manufacturing tiers. Non-direct members include non-direct suppliers, software service providers, consultant and training providers, professional services, associates, and students.

No. AIAG offers corporate memberships, providing access for your organization rather than individual users.

This exclusive type of membership is available to direct suppliers with less than $10 million in global annual sales — specifically suppliers of components, materials, and secondary finishing processes, including logistics services, packaging, labeling, and tooling and equipment. If your product touches or becomes part of the finished vehicle, membership is free. Contact your Member Ambassador or our membership team for details or explore our page to learn more.

A Member Ambassador is your primary point of contact at AIAG, dedicated to supporting your organization throughout your membership.

AIAG membership includes the applying organization (parent organization, if applicable), and all wholly owned subsidiaries or divisions. All employees within these entities can access membership benefits. Joint ventures, limited partnerships, and partially owned entities are not included and must obtain separate membership.

Yes. AIAG membership extends to wholly owned subsidiaries under a parent organization’s global membership. To add a subsidiary, please provide the subsidiary’s information to your AIAG Member Ambassador or contact our membership team. We will review and attach the entity to the parent membership.

Note: Joint ventures, limited partnerships, and partially owned entities are not included and must obtain separate membership.

No. AIAG membership is non-transferable between organizations.

No. Membership benefits are intended for internal use only (i.e., employees of the member organization, including any wholly owned subsidiaries or divisions). Unauthorized resale or distribution of AIAG materials may result in suspension or termination of membership.

Non-members can purchase AIAG publications and register for training and events at non-member rates. Select resources and opportunities are available to members only, including discounted pricing on AIAG offerings and participation in industry work groups.

Simply complete and submit our online membership application. Applications are typically reviewed within 24–48 hours, and membership is activated once payment is received.

Note: We recommend creating a free web account before applying for membership if you have not already done so.

Membership dues are typically based on your organization’s global annual sales. Membership pricing and terms are available here.

Payment options include credit card, wire transfer, check, or purchase order. Wire transfer instructions are available here. 

Yes. Organizations can upgrade from a limited to full membership at any time to access the complete range of AIAG benefits. To do so, please contact your Member Ambassador or the membership team. They will assist with updating your membership status and provide applicable pricing details.

To reinstate your AIAG membership, simply complete and submit a new membership application. Applications are typically processed within 24–48 hours, followed by outreach from AIAG. 

AIAG memberships follow a standard 12-month anniversary term. Membership is activated once payment is received, with the anniversary date as the first day of the following month. Each membership remains active for one full year and expires at the end of the month prior to the anniversary date, renewing on the same date each year. For example, if your organization’s join date is June 1, 2026, the membership will remain active through May 31, 2027, and renew on June 1, 2027.

Note: Multi-year memberships follow the same structure, with 24- and 36-month anniversary terms.

No. AIAG memberships do not auto-renew. Your organization must take action to renew your membership at the end of each term.

AIAG memberships are renewed annually based on your membership anniversary date (i.e., the first day of the month after payment is received). A renewal invoice will be emailed to your accounts payable department approximately 90 days prior to your anniversary date, with payment instructions included. If you provided alternate invoicing instructions to your Member Ambassador, those will be used instead. To explore multi-year renewal options or for additional assistance, please contact your AIAG Member Ambassador or the membership team.

Note: You will automatically receive an emailed receipt when renewing via the AIAG website. Receipts for other forms of payment are available upon request.

To maintain Sponsored Membership status, companies must continue to have annual global sales of $10 million or less and engage with AIAG at least once per year — through a product purchase, training or webinar registration, event attendance, participation as a sponsor or exhibitor, work group involvement, use of Core Tools Support (CTS) software, or engagement with the AIAG Virtual Assistant (AVA).

Yes. Organizations can choose either two- or three-year memberships — offered at a 3% and 7% discount respectively — to help streamline renewal planning and ensure uninterrupted access to AIAG benefits.

Yes. Members may cancel at any time by providing written notice. Please note that refunds are not provided unless AIAG makes a material change to membership services that renders them unusable for the member’s original intended purpose, in which case the member may request termination with a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the membership term. Such requests must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the service modification.

Refunds may be issued if AIAG makes a material change to membership services that renders them unusable for the member’s original intended purpose. In such cases, the member may request termination with a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the membership term. Such requests must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the service modification.

Yes. AIAG may terminate membership if membership terms are violated or benefits are misused.

Log in to your Account area and navigate to the Member Information tab to view and download your membership certificate. 

The AIAG Member Logo and guidelines for its use are included in the “Member Information” section of your Account area.

Member Connect is available to all active AIAG members. Designated Key Contacts can update their organization’s listing — specifically the categories and keywords — in their Account>Membership Information>Key Contact Tools area to highlight key capabilities and offerings. If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact your Member Ambassador or the membership team.

Corporate and individual subscriptions for AVA Unlimited are available for direct members after the 14-day trial to provide the full experience with unlimited questions. A yearly subscription for individuals to the full AIAG library via AVA is $240, and corporate subscriptions are quoted based on duration (i.e., one-, two-, or three-year terms).