WANADA champions the DC region’s franchised auto dealers.

WANADA advocates for franchised auto dealers across the Washington region, representing their interests before local and national policymakers and the media. The association supports its members through the Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI), insurance and benefits programs, theft and fraud prevention resources, and consumer dispute resolution. As well, WANADA owns and operates the Washington, D.C. Auto Show, the region’s largest annual indoor event, connecting dealers directly with car buyers.

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WANADA Open 2026 Delivers HUGE Turnout at Trump National

The 2026 WANADA Open, held Monday, May 18 at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, proved to be one of the most successful tournaments in the event’s history, drawing nearly 200 participants across golf and pickleball. A total of 184 attendees participated, including 175 golfers and a growing number of pickleball players, underscoring the rising popularity of the second-year pickleball tournament, which will now become a permanent fixture of the Open. Utilizing both the Championship and Riverview courses once again allowed for a full and energetic day of competition, networking, and camaraderie among WANADA members and partners. Adding to...

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Automotive Innovation on Display

WANADA’s flagship event, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, is a globally recognized showcase and the industry’s premier “Public Policy Show,” advancing innovation and connecting key stakeholders in the nation’s capital.

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Building Tomorrow’s Automotive Workforce

WANADA invests in workforce development by training and placing qualified technicians to meet the real-world needs of today’s dealerships through the Automotive Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) program. In partnership with local schools and dealers, ADEI provides hands-on education that builds a skilled, dependable workforce for the future of the automotive industry.

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Industry Leading Employee Benefits

For over 75 years, WANADA Insurance Services has provided comprehensive employee benefits to dealerships and kindred members in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. Our personalized approach lets clients focus on their business while we manage health, dental, life, disability, COBRA, and more.

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