The Association was established in 1932. The founding members mainly consisted businessmen in the bicycle trade. As Singapore became more developed and prosperous, however, motor vehicles and other much advanced forms of transportation replaced bicycles and trishaws as the main modes of transportation. As a result, members of the Association are now mainly dealers of motor vehicle parts and accessories.
Seminars and courses conducted by the Trade Development Board and various chambers of commerce and industry are regularly for members to help them in their businesses.
The Association also often represents members on their views on major issues effecting them.