STAR Frequently Asked Questions

STAR is the IT standards body for the retail automotive industry. STAR's mission is to use IT standards as a catalyst in fulfilling the business information needs of dealers and manufacturers while reducing the time and effort previously required to support this activity. Collectively, the STAR organization develops industry standards and researches emerging technologies for the benefits of dealers.

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STAR is a non-profit, dues-paying organization made up of Manufacturers, Dealers, and Retail System Providers. Look here for a list of the Current STAR Members.

Contribute your voice to an organization that is representing your IT needs. Your company will be able to help shape the standards that future DSP services and applications will be based on. Let us tell you about our membership benefits and read some member testimonials. 

STAR is a member-run organization in which all member organizations vote on major decisions. Decisions that do not require a membership-wide vote are in the hands of the elected Board of Directors.

Membership dues are based on both the size and type of organization joining (determined by how many dealerships they work with). For a chart of dues prices refer to our page on types of membership and costs. 

To join STAR, complete a STAR Membership Application and IP Agreement. Return completed applications with payment to the address listed below.

STAR
Attn: Erin Moran
PO Box 3632
Boulder, CO 80307 USA

303) 704-8779


Membership payments should be made by check payable to STAR.

You can email us at info@starstandard.org or call us at 518-727-4978. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.