About Us
The Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association (GPADA) is a metro dealer association representing over 200 franchised automobile and truck dealers and related industries in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland and other surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania.
GPADA, founded in 1924 as a non-profit organization, encourages and promotes trade and commerce by providing and supporting various services, educational and training programs for the benefit of our membership.
We encourage those in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle or other automotive related service to patronize those organizations you see on this site.
Contact Us
207 Sigma Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412.963.8909
Email: lisa@gpada.com
Benefits of Membership
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
We produce and direct the annual Pittsburgh International Auto Show to provide off-season auto sales impetus to the spring selling season. The Auto Show has grown tremendously over the years and we are constantly striving to make it better every year. The Auto Show is a much anticipated event for car buffs and families who have made it a tradition for generations!
SOCIAL EVENTS
Two other major events are the Annual Spring Membership Meeting/Dinner and the Annual Golf Outing. Please view our Upcoming Events page to see what’s on our event calendar.
COMMUNICATIONS
“GPADAcast”, our monthly video message from CEO, Lisa McIntyre, containing up-to-date information reporting on happenings at the GPADA, as well as other news that is of interest to the membership. “Auto Outlook” is a monthly and quarterly publication that provides valuable auto industry sales and statistical information relative to our geographical market area, along with trend information to assist in both short and long term planning.
DEALERSHIP WORKFORCE SURVEYS
Working with NADA, surveys are conducted that provide comparative data regarding wages and benefits for all positions within dealerships both locally, regionally and nationally.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Cooperates with PAA and NADA in their efforts on state and federal elections, legislation and regulations affecting our industry through PAC fundraising and attending Legislative events.
FACILITY AVAILABILITY
Any member has the opportunity to use our building’s variety of training and meeting rooms. Our four meeting spaces seat from 8 to 55 with free parking. We offer complete food and beverage service and state of the art equipment. Call 412.963.8909 or email carla@gpada.com to reserve a room today!
Classroom seats 55; Board Room seats 25; Conf. Rm. #1 seats 12; Conf. Rm. #2 seats 8.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
An excellent opportunity for our Associate Members to get increased exposure to our Dealer Members and to help support our various annual events, as well as the GPAD Foundation.
GPAD FOUNDATION
Each year, the GPAD Foundation provides a number of scholarships to future deserving automotive career candidates.
