Virginia Automotive Association

10/16/2026

Is your shop properly managing used oil? See today's Spark Plug for guidance on inspecting your storage area.

10/08/2026

📣 We’re on Instagram! 🚗💨
The VAA has a NEW Instagram page, and we’d love for you to follow along!
Get a closer look at VAA events, industry updates, association news, and everything happening across Virginia’s automotive community.

📲 Follow us on Instagram:
Help us grow our new page and stay connected with the VAA community—follow, like, and share!

10/07/2026

SPECIAL SPARK PLUG - ACTION REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 12!
If you filed a Visa/Mastercard Payment Card Interchange Fee settlement claim
through Financial Recovery Strategies (FRS) and received a request to review your
claim data, please respond by Monday, October 12, 2026. See your Spark Plug for more details.

10/07/2026

We are excited to share that our partnership with Conceptual Minds is featured on Ratchet + Wrench. See the publication here:

Nearly decade-long automotive marketing firm expands its commitment to helping Virginia repair shops and tire dealers pursue measurable, sustainable growth.

10/06/2026

A new location. New opportunities. The same commitment to advancing Virginia's automotive industry.

The Virginia Automotive Association Annual Convention is coming to the NEW Kalahari Resort in Spotsylvania, VA, April 9–11, 2027.

Connect with industry leaders, explore the latest products and services at our trade show, gain valuable insights through educational sessions, and enjoy quality time with family in one of Virginia's newest resort destinations.

https://www.vaauto.org/annual-convention

10/01/2026

Check out today's VAA Spark Plug for new resources for our members from Federated Insurance!

09/23/2026

🚗 VAA members have a new automotive marketing resource!
We’re excited to announce that the Virginia Automotive Association has selected Conceptual Minds Marketing as our Exclusive Endorsed Marketing Partner.

For nearly 10 years, Conceptual Minds has helped auto repair shops and tire dealers attract customers, strengthen retention, build recognizable brands and better understand the return on their marketing investments.

The team understands what makes automotive marketing different: shops offer many services, most repairs are not impulse purchases and success often depends on reaching the right customer at exactly the right time.

Through this partnership, VAA members will receive automotive-specific insights, educational resources and access to marketing professionals who understand the industry.

⭐ Exclusive Member Benefit
Qualifying VAA members who become new Conceptual Minds clients will receive a SPECIAL DISCOUNT on eligible professional service fees for their first 12 months.
Learn more about the partnership and member benefit:
https://conceptualminds.com/VAA

Questions? Contact Conceptual Minds at 866.289.6596 or email [email protected] and mention that you are a VAA member.

We look forward to bringing our members new marketing insights and educational opportunities throughout the year!

The discount applies to qualifying new Conceptual Minds clients and eligible professional service fees. Certain expenses are excluded. Additional terms apply.

In partnership with VAA’s Exclusive Endorsed Marketing Partner Marketing built for the way auto repair customers actually buy

09/17/2026

Where business meets family fun.
Join automotive professionals from across Virginia at the VAA Annual Convention, April 9–11, 2027, at the NEW Kalahari Resort in Spotsylvania.
This year's event is designed to offer something for everyone:
🔹 Professional development
🔹 Industry insights
🔹 Supplier connections
🔹 Networking opportunities
🔹 Family-friendly resort amenities
Start planning now and get ready for an unforgettable convention experience!
https://www.vaauto.org/annual-convention

09/15/2026

Vehicle technology continues to change the automotive repair environment. Today's VAA Spark Plug reminds you to keep an eye on emerging vehicle technology.

09/10/2026

Thank you to our 2026 VAA Partner Program members! Learn more about them here: https://www.vaauto.org/Sponsor-the-VAA