Automotive industry news and auto reviews. Professional tips and advice to get maximum performace from your cars. … The AAIA puts the whole thing even more bluntly: Cash for Clunkers “will harm the environment, negatively impact car owners, waste billions of taxpayer dollars and hurt the hundreds of thousands of vehicle service and repair businesses in America.” The AAIA represents 100000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets while SEMA has 7358 member …