About the AOCA

Our mission:

AOCA is dedicated to providing its members with the business tools, resources and education to professionally and successfully deliver convenient automotive oil changes and other preventive maintenance services.

History of AOCA

The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) is a non-profit trade organization representing the convenient automotive service industry. The association was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. AOCA is dedicated to enhancing the competency of fast lube owners, educating the public about the benefits of preventive automotive maintenance and maintaining a favorable business environment for the industry.

AOCA members adhere to a Code of Ethics and a standard of service excellence. Members provide "Professional service at YOUR Convenience" to the motoring public, helping to extend the life and safety factors of their motor vehicles through quality maintenance.

A Commitment to Education

Emphasizing education, the AOCA provides expert technical training for lube center employees. For the business owners and managers, the organization provides programs to enhance management skills, automotive engineering and industry issues. The Association also serves as a resource for consumers regarding the benefits of regular, preventive maintenance in protecting their automotive investment.

As part of its commitment to education, AOCA has a scholarship program that provides tuition assistance to employees of member firms attending institutions of higher learning.

AOCA: The Industry Leader

In addition, AOCA provides counsel on regulatory issues, represents the industry on Capitol Hill, and develops research data on the convenient auto service market. The association also makes available a wide variety of business products and services to help members improve business operations.

AOCA has more than 1,200 members representing over 3,500 auto maintenance centers throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and many other countries around the world.

What made AOCA the industry leader? The answer is simple. We give our members access to tools, training and information to help them serve their customers efficiently and effectively.