NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — ASA has slated Aug. 24-25 as the new dates for the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum), annual business meeting and live PODCASTS. The event had originally…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Noting the seriousness of the Coronavirus, ASA’s Board of Directors decided Friday to postpone the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum) and annual business meeting until late August or…
ASA Northwest has announced it has rescheduled its annual Automotive Training Expo (ATE) to July 31 – Aug 1., at the DoubleTree Hilton by SeaTac Hotel.
IRVING, Texas - A stopover at Rick’s Auto Care - at…
ASA's members-only Division Newsletters are now Podcasts! And for this month only, non-ASA members can listen!
From Aftermarket Matters LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Jen Smith was recently bestowed the ASA Northwest 2019 Outstanding Member of the Year honor at the association’s recent Semi-Annual Retreat & Management Conference, Jan. 23-26, in Leavenworth, Wash. Smith is co-owner of Gig…
ASA's members-only Division Newsletters are now Podcasts!
https://youtu.be/tXQaEIXVNLI (If you can't see the video on your phone or other device, CLICK HERE) NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher participated in a Facebook Live! on Friday, discussing ASA's power-packed Annual Business Meeting & Conference…
ASA's well-received Podcast is mentioned prominently in Auto Service World's article: "What are you listening to?" ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher is nicely quoted as to the association's decision to join the Podcast world.…
ASA's Annual Business Meeting & Conference is scheduled for May 4-5, 2020, in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas community of Hurst.
ASA on Friday announced the winners of its 2019 Top 10 Websites Contest for automotive repair shops.
The Automotive Service Association is proud to announce the hiring of Blair Calvo as its new director of membership.
Online registration for the 2019 MSO Symposium, taking place on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay ends Friday.
ASA today announced the launch of a new weekly podcast series hosted by industry veteran Tony Molla, ASA’s vice president of Industry Relations.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it is partnering with an industry-leading auto repair shop management system, Tekmetric. This new partnership will provide added value to all ASA member-shops nationwide.
ASA member-shop co-owner Jamie Carlson has captured the "Female Shop Owner of the Year" award from Women in Auto Care.
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher joined Jeff Buckley, one of the auto repair industry's best social media communicators, during a 30-minute session in which they discussed a variety of issues important to the industry.
Host Carm Capriotto talks about ASA’s Technology & Telematics Forum 2019 during an episode of Remarkable Results Radio that includes, among other things, discussions with two TTF attendees — ASA member-shop owners Bill Nalu and Frank Leutz.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, Sept. 17, 2019 - Darrell Amberson of LaMettry’s Collision Center will be moderating the 2019 MSO Symposium, being held from 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at the…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (the “Alliance”) hosted the 6th annual Technology & Telematics Forum Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Automakers and others are transforming the automotive industry with new vehicle technologies. As motor vehicle technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, it is crucial that automotive repair shops have the latest in vehicle technology trends, data access policy and…
Schedule of events for the 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum on Sept. 12 in Troy, Michigan.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is partnering with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to host the 6th Annual Technology and Telematics Forum Sept. 12, in Troy, Mich.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas Aug. 2, 2019 – Have an outstanding “Work Bay Area” in your shop? We have a contest that you will want to enter. The contest is the second in a series of ASA competitions aimed at…
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher appeared Wednesday on Carm Capriotto's popular "Carmcast" and discussed the association's upcoming Technology & Telematics Forum.
Cutting edge Arizona shop owner Frank Leutz knows the importance of attending meetings like ASA’s upcoming Technology & Telematics Forum. The event is scheduled for Sept. 12 in the Detroit suburb of Troy, Michigan.
As we move into the second half of 2019, I thought it would be a good time to review what ASA and our Affiliates have been up to on your behalf.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 18, 2019 – Last week, four Republican state senators introduced a quartet of bills aimed at modifying Pennslyvania’s vehicle emissions and maintenance program. ASA strongly opposes the legislation being pushed by Sens. Judith Ward, Elder Vogel,…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas April 2, 2019 – Three auto repair shops have claimed top honors in ASA’s “Best Waiting Area” contest. CoAuto of Reno, Nev. garnered first place with its “Art Gallery meets Auto Repair” entry. “CoAuto knows…
Desi Mawi, right, proudly holds the U.S. flag with her dad, Bawi Lio. Mawi's dad became a U.S. citizen yesterday in Fort Worth, Texas. The flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol and presented to Mawi…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The entries are in for last month's photo contest for "Best Waiting Area" in an auto shop. The judges are taking a look - and the winners will be announced soon. Until then, do…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, June 3, 2019 – If you are an ASA member and have a cool website, you should let our judges take a look and decide how it stacks up against other sites. ASA and its official…
By Bob Wills / ASA Chairman The ASA Annual convention represents a changing of the guard every two years as we install a new Chairman to lead the organization. Although we do change the…
https://youtu.be/f4-9anpJwzA NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Member-shop owner Andy Fiffick touts the advantages of being an ASA member. He spoke while recently attending ASA's Annual Business Meeting & Conference in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas community of Hurst. ABOUT US: The…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas May 9, 2019 – If you’re an auto repair shop with an outstanding customer waiting area, we have the perfect contest for you. The contest will be the first…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) had a successful and exciting Annual Business Meeting & Conference April 30-May 2 at the Hurst Conference Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas community of Hurst.
ASA’s Collision Operations Committee is expressing concern about a State Farm Insurance Company document released at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting in Nashville.
ASA celebrated its members and staff at Wednesday night's ceremony at ASA's Annual Meeting.
ASA's Annual Meeting & Conference moved into Day 2 on Wednesday, featuring a meeting of the association's board, a class on "Gen Z" and a wide variety of other classes and functions.
ASA unveiled a new app today at its Annual Business Meeting & Conference, providing a way to reach its members and others – with important industry news and vital association information – more quickly than ever.
By Collision Week In a recent video interview with Collision Week, ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher talked of the incredible pace of change facing both the mechanical and collision sides of the repair industry. Fisher, who officially took over the…
This week, Carm Capriotto – founder and host of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast – released an interesting interview he recently had with ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher. "We talked professionalism, the fear of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 24, 2019 – ASA is supporting a proposal in the New Hampshire Legislature that addresses original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for collision repairs. The New Hampshire Senate Committee on Commerce received comments on House Bill 664 at a…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi received a nice "present" in the mail last week. It included a congratulatory letter from former President George W. Bush and a priceless photo of her with her brother, the former president and…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOdZhvCEkQY&feature=youtu.be NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- Member and non-member mechanical and collision repair shops doing A/C work that involves handling or charging refrigerant into the system must have their EPA Section 609 certification or could face a fine! Join Dave Cappert,…
ASA is asking Louisiana repairers and vehicle owners to urge their state representatives to oppose legislation aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program.
Participants in ASA’s upcoming Annual Business Meeting & Conference will get the opportunity to hear from a senior U.S. Department of Labor official about the merits of its agency’s HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, April 8, 2019 – In a joint press release with the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the Automotive Service Association is announcing the newest members of AMi’s Board of Trustees, which it recently approved. AMi’s Board of Trustees…
