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I am a proud member. The association just secured a PDTA members health plan.
Here is a few reasons to join ---
1. The purpose of any association is to collaborate a group of individuals belonging to a certain
trade to simplify their lives, business and path for success. By joining an association,
networking with your colleagues and peers you can influence the way you conduct business
and enhance your craft by learning new skills and techniques needed for the job. An
association also shows great signs of professionalism and commitment to your business
practice. In turn, this gives your customer peace of mind.
2. Ability to take advantage of our supplier's discounts with buyers groups.
PDTA members receive extra special discounts and saving from our suppliers and vendors,
such as Winners Circle Detailing Products, Automotive International, Detail Plus and Attention
to Details , and if you join now, you receive a Complete Car Care Kit from Stoner's worth $49.95.
3. Member access to the Technical Service Bulletins -- Only dealers and manufacturers see
these. We currently have 8 OEM TSB's in our library relating to vehicle finish conditions and
correct repair procedures. We have also established a working relationship with the University
Of Illinois Automotive Technology Department , many of these graduates go on to work for the
major OEM's. We have also developed relationships with the Tier 1 suppliers to the OEM's and
get regular updates on new technologies, such as paint films and interior surfaces, being used
in modern cars. Our Tech Tips section is also regularly updated with information provided to us
by the OEM's, Chemical Manufacturers, and other trusted sources within the industry.
4. Networking opportunities with your peers. We are planning several PDTA member only
events around the country where members can network together . We are planning a Detailers
Round Table at next years Mobile Tech Expo, plus some social events for the evenings.
5. Detailing industry news (OSHA watch, EPA watch, newsletters, etc.) delivered to you via
email. We monitor both the EPA and OSHA databases to identify current trends in their
activities. The lessons learnt from these OSHA visits are then shared among our membership to
reduce their own risk of being fined by OSHA and the EPA.
5. Benefits. Whilst our full benefit package is still not complete , we are offering discounts
through Creditel (mobile credit card machines) , Mobile Detailers insurance through Allied
Insurance Brokers, and are finalizing plans for other insurance services through Liberty Mutual.
6. National Promotions . We recently finished our first promotional activity, with our most
detailed car of 2004 poll, this was picked up by several magazines , and will be even bigger next
year. We will also be working with detailers and their own local media to promote professional
detailing in the next year in association with some of our supplier members.
7. We are also making some promotional items for detailers to use with their own customers
including a quarterly news letter that our members can send to their own customers either by
e-mail or by regular mail.
8. Your business listed in our "find a detailer" section. This page is one of the most popular on
our web site , regularly receiving 2-300 visits a week.
9. Discounted car rental through Avis . Save over $50.00 on becoming a member of Avis Preferred , and get 5-10 % off of published rates.
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