The Automotive Service Association (ASA) installed its new 2025-26 Board of Directors during its annual meeting held July 29-30. New Officers and Directors The newly installed ASA board features a blend of experienced leaders representing both the collision and mechanical…
With more than four decades in the collision repair industry, Dan Stander has built a reputation as a business owner and an innovator who connects diverse industry stakeholders. This July, Stander will step into the role of chairman of the…
For 15 years, Roy Schnepper, AMAM, has been a steadfast leader on the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board, making him the longest-serving board member in the organization’s history. Throughout his tenure, Schnepper has guided…
As Scott Benavidez, AMAM, prepares to wrap up his two-year term as chairman of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Board of Directors this July, ASA recognizes and celebrates his unwavering dedication to advancing automotive service and collision repair professionals nationwide.…
Most of us love a good fixer-upper. While most are residential, this one was located in a local high school. An old mechanical shop, long abandoned and repurposed for storage, was restored to its former glory last year in Albuquerque,…
In March 2024, ASA launched a successful new landmark Apprenticeship Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Highland High School that will serve as a template for communities across the country to grow young technicians entering the field of automotive…
Registration for the 14th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members strongly recommend collision industry leadership and management take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to gather with peers and obtain updates on the status and direction of the…
The 2025 MSO Symposium returns to Las Vegas on Monday, November 3rd for its 14th annual conference. The Automotive Service Association looks forward to hosting the collision repair industry and kicking off the week of the SEMA/AAPEX show, the automotive…
After many years of dedicated service, ASA Secretary/Treasurer Tom Piippo is stepping down as he finishes out his final term on the ASA Board of Directors following the sale of his shop, Tri-County Motors, last fall. His leadership, advocacy and commitment have…
North Richland Hills, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 - The MSO Symposium advisory board and administration has confirmed this year’s exclusive one-day conference agenda. The collision industry event created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las…
David Simmons, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Caliber Holdings LLC, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2024 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, November 4th, in Las Vegas. David Simmons has a…
Registration for the 13th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members and administrators recommend taking advantage of this once a year opportunity to gather with industry leadership and obtain updates on the collision repair marketplace. The symposium, designed…
The 13th annual MSO Symposium will take place in Las Vegas on Monday, November 4th in advance of the SEMA/AAPEX show. MSO Symposium advisory board members and administrators advise the industry to keep their schedules open for the 9 a.m.…
As a loyal member of the Automotive Service Association, we're excited to present our partnership with Auto Service Leader to provide you with content, resources, and solutions that will help you take your business to the next level. There will…
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Auto Service Leader, the only truly independent magazine and resource dedicated to improving the lives and businesses of leaders in our industry. Auto Service Leader launched its monthly print magazine in…
ASA Colorado broke all previous records on Jan. 27 with their ASA CO Summit - their annual training event held at Lincoln College of Technology in Denver CO. "We were absolutely thrilled when registration exceeded previous years by more than…
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the industry’s leading provider and collaborator of management education for automotive collision and mechanical service repair professionals, is proud to announce that our 2023 Graduation was held live at Foundations Training Expo at Daytona Speedway…
MSO Symposium advisory board members have met several times over the past few months to discuss plans for the 12th annual MSO Symposium. This unique program provides executive-level information on current trends in the collision repair industry along with micro-…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, July 27, 2023 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting July 17 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites in Indianapolis, IN. ASA Chairman Scott…
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2023 – This morning, Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. During the hearing, titled “Is There…
Landmark agreement guarantees consumer choice in automotive repair Ability to have vehicles serviced in well-equipped shops by well-trained technicians: “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” Includes thousands of independent auto repair professionals and the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in U.S. Applies to…
ASA Colorado hosted the 2023 Summit at Lincoln Tech in Denver, offering courses throughout the day for technicians, service advisors, and shop owners. There was good food, lots of training, networking, and fun. Learn more about ASA Colorado at https://asacolorado.org/…
ASA is leading the way with their mobile App. To download, go to either store and search for “ASA Engage”: App Store (iPhone) - https://apple.co/34fWyJt Google Play (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.asa.mobileup Or for even easier access, point your smartphone’s camera to this QR code:…
By Elise Kline FROM WENY NEWS ALBANY, NY (WENY)-- As New York State transitions to electric vehicles, the auto service industry will have to adjust to changes including repair services and charging infrastructure. WENY News The Automotive Service Association (ASA)…
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 Hendrick Automotive Group Independence Center 6030 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS FRIDAY, SEPT. 30! REGISTER HERE ASA presents a full day of training in Charlotte, NC on the 2022 Training Circuit! Join…
The MSO Symposium, an exclusive one-day conference created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las Vegas, Oct. 31, the Monday before SEMA/AAPEX. Developed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the MSO Symposium advisory board, the conference…
California Air Resources Board (CARB) has just approved the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. The Advanced Clean Cars II regulations are in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring that all new cars sold in California be zero-emission by…
Over the past few months, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been meeting with the MSO Symposium advisory board members to discuss plans for the 11th annual MSO Symposium. Those interested in participating in the industry’s premier executive event should…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – May 18, 2022 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 2022 Annual Business Meeting in Hurst, Texas, on Thursday, May 12, 2022. One meeting highlight was ASA’s annual awards presentation, honoring members and organizations…
Data-Driven Training for Entire Team Knowledge transfer in our industry is essential. Today’s evolving technology and information requirements are leading ShopPros to a next-generation learning platform for Technicians and Advisors that provides more consistent engagements that not only teach but…
There is nothing like change to wake up and stimulate creativity. Under our new regional model, ASA has undergone a tremendous amount of change and is now poised to serve you and your team like never before.
Summit Colorado was held at Lincoln College of Technology and hosted more than 250 attendees, 26 training sessions from 12 top instructors from around the country including Greg Bunch, Transformers Institute, Guy Vesco with NAPA, John Burkhauser from Bolt On…
The Automotive Service Association has named Mary Steele, AMAM, executive director of ASA Florida, as the new Regional Executive Director of the Southeast Region of ASA. The new role is effective immediately. In September, ASA, the oldest and largest association…
The Automotive Service Association has named Julie Massaro, the current executive director of ASA Colorado, as the new Regional Executive Director of the Mountain region of ASA. In September, ASA, the oldest and largest association representing the independent automotive repair industry,…
Early bird registration has opened for ASA National’s CARS event, a one-day live industry event designed specifically for mechanical repair shop owners and their managers.
Dennis Liphardt, former longtime executive director of ASA Michigan, has passed away.
Mark your calendar! Make your reservation! For 2021, the CARS Executive Outlook is coming to the Mandalay Bay!
In a future AutoInc. feature, we plan to celebrate our U.S. troops by recognizing them on social media during the Fourth of July. If you have a member of your family currently serving in the military, please consider submitting a photo of them for our Fourth of July tribute.
The Automotive Service Association’s power-packed 2021 Annual Business Meeting, held this past Friday, included the naming of officers, board members being sworn in, board and staff member reports, and an Open Board meeting.
ASA's first-ever X50 Automotive Conference & Expo, held Friday and Saturday, proved to be a huge success with a wide variety of top-notch training sessions and prizes galore.
I want to personally invite you to join us for the ASA X50 Automotive Conference & Expo that will be held virtually!
Daily $20 gift card winners continue to be announced from those who register for the 2021 ASA X50 Conference & Expo.
ASA is once again leading the way with their mobile App by upgrading to a new platform with multiple opportunities for their members.
In this episode, we talk with Maryann Croce about her class on The Invisible Culture, along with Mark Allen from Audi and Jason Sanders from Nissan about some of the new technology from the OEMs that will impact both mechanical and collision shops in the years ahead.
In this episode, we talk with Kim Walker, Roger Cada and Scott Brown about some of the training sessions you’ll find available from the best trainers in the industry.
The X50 Conference is a new virtual training and trade show event with a twist.
ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider Chevron held a briefing this morning on recent changes impacting the oil industry and how that is impacting the public - moreover the repair industry.
A handful of companies in the lubricant industry have announced price increases, the third round since December 2020, and the major players in the industry are likely to follow suit quickly.
All Zoomed out on training? We are too, so that’s why we built a whole new conference and expo like no other on a brand new platform. Introducing ASA X50!
