MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of ETI Membership
ETI is one of the most respected trade associations in the automotive aftermarket, giving fair and equitable representation to all segments of the equipment and tool industry. The Institute is an association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers and training organizations.
Today, ETI meets the needs of a diverse industry. Its members’ products range from high tech diagnostic tools to traditional hand tools. ETI membership benefits, events, and services are tailored to meet the needs of all tool and equipment makers – whether manufacturers of highly technical diagnostic equipment or hand-tools, a large manufacturer or a small to mid-sized business.
- ETI is one of the few organizations that is respected by vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket alike. Our members supply products to both markets. ETI offers its members access to important OEM and aftermarket contacts through meetings and seminars.
- To provide technical training information, as well as marketing guidance, to the end user...thus providing strength and guidance to the customer base.
- To stimulate feedback from the users to manufacturers, thus promoting product improvement.
- To advance the productivity, profitability and growth of the automotive service industry by ensuring that the nation's service bays are the best equipped, and its technicians are the most highly-trained and thoroughly-informed in the world.
| Benefit/Service | Training Membership | Associate Membership | Full Membership | Full + Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToolTech Participation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Marketing Committee Participation | ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Planning Committee Participation | ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Information Exchange Forums | ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| OEM and Aftermarket Industry Advocacy | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Quarterly Newsletters | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| OEM Training | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Training-Specific Vertical Group | ✔️ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Market Research Insights and Studies | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Voting Privileges | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Member listing on ETI Website | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Company Spotlight at ToolTech | ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| One on One Meetings with Attendees | ️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| One on One Meeting with Vehicle Manufacturers | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Access to Event Presentation Downloads | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Global Industry Partnerships/Participation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Summer Tech Week Participation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Winter Tech Week Participation | ✔️ | ✔️ | ||
| Access to OEM data Free Data | ✔️ | |||
| Access to OEM data Licenced* | ✔️ | |||
| Participation in OEM data feedback discussions | ✔️ | |||
| *requires individual OEM licenses agreement, speak to ETi Staff for more info |
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Services
TEK-NET Library. ETI’s TEK-NET Library is an invaluable, up-to-date repository of past, current and advanced vehicle specification information. It contains information that we request from all OEMs. The documentation provides specifications and data to perform vehicle control module diagnostics for hand-held scan tools.
Market Research. ETI conducts Market Research projects to assist our members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace. ETI surveys approximately 25,000 automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more about their familiarity with and use of tools, equipment, services and technology. ETI members use this research to provide aftermarket shops with tools, equipment, and services. Previous studies include:
J2534 Reprogramming, J2534 Update, TPMS, Telematics, Collision Repair, A/C Service, Hybrid and Battery Service, and Shop Information Access.
Newsletter. The ETI Industry Update offers current news with our industry, delivers updates on ETI Events, and information on trends and general business topics.
Website. There’s a wealth of information on our website. Details on our events, membership, organization, and industry are available, though some pages are Members Only. Industry Outreach on our website includes presentations from past events, and market research surveys available at reduced prices for members. You can also register for events and find updates and schedules.
