“Proximity is power, and being a member of the IDA has put me in proximity with the best in the industry, which has helped me to gain the skills and knowledge to grow my company – and myself – immensely. The relationships, the friendships, and the support I’ve gained from the IDA have truly accelerated my journey more than I could have ever imagined.”
- Shad Stoker, CD-SV, MC, WC, RIT, Buddco (Salt Lake City, Utah, United States)
IDA Supplier Member
“I joined the IDA back in late 2017. Since then, the IDA has allowed me to grow my business through the education and networking opportunities the IDA provides. Multiple opportunities have opened for me since joining the IDA and getting involved with the committees, from finding new products to creating long lasting friendships with fellow members. Upon my renewal every year, I simply renew without hesitation.”
- Craig Brigham, CD-SV, The Detailing Detectives Ltd (Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom)
IDA Operator Member
“The IDA has helped me network globally within our great industry, and my language, terminology, and professionalism have grown as a result, which has yielded more bookings and a full diary of work. Therefore, it becomes a pleasure as well as a privilege and honour to be able to undertake IDA committee and Board work to help the global IDA membership also grow and develop in their businesses.”
- Dave Reed, CD-SV, D.A.R. DETAILING (Liskeard, Cornwall, United Kingdom)
IDA Operator Member
“The IDA has made a difference not only for myself, but in our detail shop by providing an education for our entire staff on a wide variety of subjects through online training and industry events. Even its members have gone out of their way to make sure we have what we need in order to better ourselves and the industry. With an arsenal like that, we have been able to apply those tools and help others as well. Get involved and help make a difference for the better.”
- Shane Pennington, Shane's Shine Shop (Princeton, Illinois, United States)
IDA Operator Member
“I am grateful for all the valuable opportunities and connections I have made in my time as a member of the IDA. Becoming a Certified Detailer – Skills Validated gave me the confidence that is so important when engaging with customers and my peers. Now as an RIT for the IDA I look forward to bringing other detailers into the fold to experience all that the IDA has to offer. As the saying goes ‘a rising tide raises all ships.’”
- Chris Racana, CD-SV, RIT, Dr. Beasley's, Inc. (Chicago, Illinois, United States)
IDA Supplier Member
“The IDA has given me a home to share my passion for professional detailing and training. It has helped elevate the Turtle Wax brand from being known as your grandfather’s wax to one that is accepted by all levels of car enthusiasts and professionals. The IDA provides a platform for detailers to connect with others in the industry, fostering relationships, sharing insights, and collaborating on various projects. This networking has opened up opportunities for us to learn from others, build lasting relationships, and even discover potential business partnerships.”
- Jim Cozzie, CD-SV, RIT, Turtle Wax (Addison, Illinois, United States)
IDA Supplier Member
“I joined the IDA in 2019, with an expectation to grow my skills as a detailer and gain more knowledge of the detailing industry. The IDA has assisted me along my journey by offering events, webinars, and classes showing the changes in the industry and keeping me up to date with things that are going on within it. The best part of being in the IDA for me has been the networking and lasting relationships that have come from the individuals in the IDA.”
- Josh Petro, CD-SV, The Rag Company (Boise, Idaho, United States)
IDA Supplier Member
Now is the time to join other detailers and industry professionals as a member of the International Detailing Association. IDA membership demonstrates your commitment to excellence in your business and the improvement of the professional detailing industry. There is strength in numbers, and a strong professional association can be your voice in the greater industry, to legislators, and to consumers. The IDA gives you the opportunity to network with and learn from your peers, mentors, and vendors. Improve your business and your reputation as a detailer through free webinars, educational articles, business and marketing how-to's, and discounted enrollment in the IDA Certification Program.
Free webinars covering a variety of topics – from technical skills to business and marketing know-how.
Access to archive of past webinar recordings.
Have a question? Get your questions answered through the Members Only online forums. Or, have an answer? Share your expertise and answer questions from your fellow members.
Newsletter and articles on the latest in advances, techniques, products, and detailing technologies.
Archived newsletters providing new and historical updates in the industry and the association.
Member discount on the IDA Certification Program and specialty certifications.
Enhance your leadership skills and help shape IDA by volunteering on a committee (Certification, International Chapter Development, Marketing and Communications, Membership, and Tradeshow and Education).
Build your reputation and brand by writing articles for the newsletter, presenting an IDA webinar, or hosting an IDA education session at MTE.
Recognition as an IDA Member with a certificate of membership for your shop or mobile unit, IDA decal, digital member badges, and complimentary set of member patches, to demonstrate your commitment to professionalism and excellence
in the detailing industry.
Promote your business through the online Member Directory listings, and Operator members can opt in to the DetailingNearby.com consumer website (a great referral opportunity)!
Downloadable IDA logos you can use in the marketing of your business.
Take part in the IDA Awards Program to recognize one another for outstanding accomplishments.
Members receive 50% off the Certification Program.
Members have access to the “IDA BenefitHub”: enjoy rewards and discounts on thousands of brands in a variety of categories including hotel, airline, rental cars, insurance, office supplies, computers and electronics, software,
and more. Currently available in 18 countries.
Supplier member types also receive 10% off advertising packages.
Non-voting membership for an accredited school or institution that offers a professional detailing/auto restoration course to the public. Company sponsored programs are not eligible.
Currently enrolled in a professional detailing/auto restoration course at an accredited school or institution (not a company sponsored course). Proof of enrollment required.
*Operator (Monthly Installments) membership also available at $12.50/month. This is an annual membership paid via monthly installments. **Optional for Student Memberships: pay the annual dues in three installments of $20/each throughout your membership year.
Employees of Current Members
Anyone wishing to register as an Employee of a current Institutional, Operator, Supplier Manufacturer, or Supplier Distributor must be a verified employee of the company/organization they use to register on their profile.
Employee applications are subject to review before approval.
Employee Pricing
Operator Employees: Full membership access for an unlimited number of employees at $25 per person, per year. REGISTER Supplier - Manufacturer Employees: Full membership access for an unlimited number of employees at $25 per person, per year. REGISTER Supplier - Distributor Employees: Full membership access for an unlimited number of employees at $25 per person, per year. REGISTER Institutional Employees: Full membership access for an unlimited number of employees, included with membership. CONTACT US
*All membership pricing effective April 1, 2024.
IDA Policy on Sanctioned or Restricted Countries
As a US-based organization, IDA currently follows all applicable international sanction laws primarily affecting Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine. Read the full policy here.
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NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS: Use promo code ONEMONTH at checkout to receive a FREE month of IDA membership!
The IDA Board of Directors would like to offer a free month of membership to all non-members interested in joining or rejoining the IDA by July 31, 2020. If you’ve been affected by the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and would like to opt-in to this free month of membership, when you fill out your membership application, please enter the code “ONEMONTH” in the promo code field at checkout during the time of registration/upgrading your account. We’ll take off the equivalent of one month from your annual dues amount.
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