Get Licensed, Get Selling -- The Carolina's Top Dealer License Training Program!
What is the CIADA?
Serving the Carolinas since 1955, the Carolinas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (CIADA) is a nonprofit trade organization committed to empowering and supporting independent used car dealers across North and South Carolina.
Our mission is to promote integrity, education, and excellence among our members while advancing the interests of the independent automobile dealer community. Through comprehensive dealer education programs, legislative advocacy, regulatory guidance, and business resources, the association plays a pivotal role in helping dealers remain compliant, competitive, and informed in an increasingly complex and regulated industry.
Dealer Training
CIADA provides comprehensive educational programs to ensure dealers meet state requirements and stay informed about industry developments. This includes award-winning pre-licensing courses, continuing education classes, and workshops on compliance and best practices. Members benefit from complimentary or discounted access to these resources.
Membership Matters
CIADA offers personalized assistance to members, connecting them with experienced professionals, including Certified Master Dealers, attorneys, and accountants.
Members benefit from access to over $5,000 in auction discounts through the CIADA coupon app, as well as reduced pricing on forms, supplies, and educational classes. These benefits are designed to offset the annual membership fee of $299, making it a cost-effective investment for dealerships.
Services
Our goal is to be a complete support system for independent dealers, providing the tools, guidance, and advocacy they need to succeed in every aspect of their business.
Whether a dealer is just getting started or looking to grow, CIADA stands beside them, dedicated to simplifying the challenges of the industry and empowering their long-term success.
"When we started the business, the first thing we did was join CIADA.
We wanted an organization that had a solid knowledge base."
"CIADA has helped me tremendously over the years.
If I could belong to only one association, it would be CIADA..."
"Without question, CIADA remains one of this industry's very best sources of information,
networking, and continuing education."
