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News & Press

Read about the latest industry updates, catch up on member news, and find educational articles with best business practices and insider tips from top industry professionals.*

*The views and opinions expressed in member-written and sponsored articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the IDA.

Member News
Friday, October 10, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Voting is Open for the 2025 IDA Photo Contest! 📸✅ » Hello IDA Members, It's time to vote for your favorites in the 2025 IDA Photo Contest! Submissions are in and th...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New IDA Webinar Policy Eases Brand Neutrality Restrictions » Late last year, the International Detailing Association (IDA) Tradeshow & Education Committee proposed easin...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Updates to IDA Member/Certified Detailer Packets & Benefits » Dear IDA Members and Certified Detailers, The IDA is always looking for ways to improve how we serve our members an...
Monday, September 8, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New Standard Operating Procedure Launched: Leather Repair – Punctures » New SOP: Leather Repair – Punctures The IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) is excited to announce the addition...
Friday, September 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) A Successful Gathering of Detailing Excellence » .video-container { position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio (height / width...
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Education
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) The Power of Networking in the Auto Detail Industry » By Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Operations Director, Carousel Auto Appearance President, American Detail Academy...
Friday, September 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) The Importance of Shifting and Adapting in a Rapidly Changing Detailing Environment » By Paulo Assuncao, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Owner, Owner's Pride St. Albert Board Member, IDA Canada Chapter Today...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Understanding Automotive Upholstery Stains: Why Enzyme Cleaners Are the Gold Standard in Detailing » By Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Operations Director, Carousel Auto Appearance President, American Detail Academy...
Friday, June 27, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Improving Cash Flow Through Effective Expense Management in Auto Detailing » By Davy Tyburski CEO, BigMoneyDetailer.com Understanding Your Costs Identifying Fixed and Variable Co...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (2 Comments - view/add) Dryer Is Smarter: The Real Cost of Over-Wetting Interiors » By Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT Operations Director, Carousel Auto Appearance President, American Detai...
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Tradeshows & Events
Thursday, September 18, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) Exclusive MTE Registration Discount for IDA Members! » IDA at MTE 2026 Wednesday, January 28 – Saturday, January 31, 2026...
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Share your detailing expertise on MTE Education Day 2026! » Be a part of the IDA Education Track at MTE! Submit a speaker proposal to present on behalf of IDA for Education Day...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Share your detailing expertise for IDA's 3rd Annual International Education Day! » Hello IDA Members, Planning is now underway for the 3rd Annual IDA International Education Day on Thursday, April...
Friday, January 3, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Sign up to help at the IDA Booth at MTE 2025! » IDA Booth #711 - Volunteer Now! Exhibit Hours: Friday, January 31, 2025: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, Febr...
Thursday, December 19, 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) You're invited to donate a prize to the #IDAatMTE Giveaway! » Happy IDA Giveaway winners with their supplier-donated prizes at SEMA 2024 Hello IDA Supplier Members! We are lo...
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Detail Dialogue Newsletter
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) New Recognized Independent Trainer: Bhagavath N » Bhagavath N, CD-SV, RIT DGM Training & Technical Turtle Wax Car Care India Pvt Ltd Bangalore, Marathahalli,&nbs...
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter – September 2025 » The IDA Poland Chapter at their Meet & Greet Week event hosted by STUDIO PA. Photo Credit: IDA Polska on Facebook...
Monday, September 8, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter – August 2025 » Members of the IDA Portugal Chapter at their first public event. Photo Credit: ricky.reverselab on Instagram...
Friday, September 5, 2025 (1 Comment - view/add) Member Spotlight: Edgar Ojeda, CD-SV » Edgar Ojeda, CD-SV, is the Owner/Operator of Edgar's Car Wash in Montebello, California, United States. He joined t...
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Member Spotlight: Mike Ryan » Mike Ryan is the Owner/Operator of Mike's Marine Care in Harrison Township, Michigan, United States. He has been in the...
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Website Spotlight
Friday, September 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Standard Operating Procedures Resource Page » In 2024, the IDA Industry Standards Task Force (ISTF) introduced the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) member...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Certification Maintenance » Certification maintenance is required of Certified Detailers at all levels as a part of certification and skill upkeep....
Monday, June 30, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Webinar Recordings » Each month, the IDA hosts a live educational webinar on a detailing-related topic (and a quarterly business-focused webina...
Monday, May 5, 2025 (0 Comments - view/add) Website Spotlight: Contribute Content to DetailingNearby.com » Showcase your expertise to detailing consumers! We are seeking knowledgeable and passionate contribut...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Website Spotlight: Micro-Volunteering Opportunities » Small Contributions = Big Impact Have you been looking for a way to get more involved with the IDA but don't have the...
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