West Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association is a non-profit, voluntary membership organization. WVADTA membership includes over 200 of the franchised car and truck dealers in West Virginia and have a huge, positive impact on the state's economy. In 2004, West Virginia's franchised motor vehicle dealers employed 6,900 employees (an average of 39 employees per dealership). Also in 2004, total franchise dealership sales amounted to 3.6 billion dollars (19.2%) of total retail sales in the state. WVATDA also offers a full range of member services, benefits and protections.