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A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). This trade association consists
of a diverse group of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, publishing
companies, auto restorers, street-rod builders, restylers, car clubs, race teams
and more.
SEMA members make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts and
accessories to make vehicles more attractive, more unique, more convenient,
faster, safer, more fun and even like-new again.
The companies that founded SEMA—and the entire specialty parts and
accessories industry, for that matter—were started by people who loved cars and
trucks and turned their hobby into a career. Most people in the industry today
still feel this way. That’s one of the things that makes SEMA and its members
unique.
Today, the 46-year-old organization performs many services for its members
and for the hobby as a whole. Perhaps most importantly, SEMA works hard to
protect consumers’ rights to drive accessorized, customized and vintage
vehicles. SEMA keeps close tabs on legislators in Washington, D.C., and also in
each state within the United States, so SEMA members and anyone who loves cars
and trucks can protest pending legislation that might harm our hobby, as well as
endorse legislation that’s good for car lovers. SEMA also has helped numerous
consumers interact with car dealers, who sometimes try to get away with charging
for repairs on a modified vehicle by claiming (wrongly) that specialty
accessories have voided its warranty.
Every year, SEMA also presents an enormous trade show in Las Vegas. This is
where manufacturers unveil their latest offerings, while buyers, distributors
and members of the press walk their feet off to see it all.
Visit
www.SEMAShow.com for more information.
The variety is astonishing, from restyling accessories and automotive
organizers to engine parts, restoration supplies, street-rod components and
safety enhancements
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