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.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, May 8, 2019 – 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. The document outlines State Farm’s position on…
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…
I’m not sure who said it first, but it’s true that the only constant in our lives is change. It’s something we talk a lot about and for good reason—it’s happening all around us.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- Want a great hotel deal for an outstanding ASA conference? If so, you need to act ASAP to take advantage of special pricing available exclusively for ASA members for the association’s Annual Meeting & Conference…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher was busy on the road last week. He traveled first from Dallas to Fort Myers, Florida, for an event with ASA Florida. He then…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, March 21, 2019 – ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher, AMAM, is especially excited about the offerings for shop owners and their staffs at this year’s upcoming ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference. “There’s something for everyone,” Fisher said.…
SEATTLE, Washington -- With record registration numbers and a sold-out exhibit hall, ASA Northwest's 2019 ATE Expo is bigger and better than ever. On Saturday, the training rooms were full as Day 2 kicked into full gear. Featuring the…
ASA Florida member Terry Wynter on Friday spoke with ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher about the merits of becoming an ASA member.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher on Thursday spoke with Sara Fraser, who will be teaching a course at ASA's upcoming annual meeting called "Generation Z – Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Here." Fraser will…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi’s trek to become a U.S. citizen started five long years ago. It ended Monday when former President George W. Bush welcomed her and roughly 50 others as…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, March 14, 2019 – Issues surrounding the need for new technical and management talent and the challenges faced from a growing shortage of qualified technicians will be explored during an in-depth discussion at ASA’s Annual Business Meeting &…
Are you looking for human resource functions like payroll or employee benefits, but it doesn’t make sense to hire someone full-time? Look no further, ADP has you covered. ADP is one of the leading payroll processing companies in the industry and is…
ASA’s Annual Business Meeting & Conference in Hurst, Texas (located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area) will offer service and repair professionals a full immersion in what it takes to be a successful, thriving shop in today’s age to Gain…
Less than two weeks remain for ASA members to vote in the association’s 2019 board-of-directors elections.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 27, 2019 – Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose legislation (House Bill 451) in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association and Tire Industry…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has opened online registration for its 2019 Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – A bill deemed harmful to collision repairers and consumers has stalled in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Opposed by ASA and collision shops in Wyoming, the “crash parts”…
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher took a moment this weekend with ASA Michigan member Bill Nalu at the AutoWares Bumper-to-Bumper Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "On behalf of our…
LAKE FOREST, California – John “Jack” Caldwell, a pioneer in the automotive repair industry, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Caldwell, who passed away Saturday, spent many years on the Automotive…
ASA’s Bob Redding, the organization’s Washington, D.C. representative, offered a legislative update for the beginning of 2019, discussing vehicle safety inspections, data access, OEM repair procedures and aftermarket parts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA's Washington, D.C. representative Robert L. Redding Jr. is scheduled to provide a "Facebook Live" update at 11 a.m. CT today (Wednesday, Feb. 6) on legislative matters in the…
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The ASA Colorado Summit at Lincoln Tech is off and running with technical and management training classes by some of the most well-known trainers in the industry.
The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Kukui as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide special-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs.
https://youtu.be/gJPNjaccw0U NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher hosted a "Facebook Live" event for collision industry professionals on Tuesday morning. During the event called “Turning legislation into bottom-line results,” Fisher released information provided in this link: http://bit.ly/2WdfZgn You can…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Auto industry trade groups representing virtually all automakers selling cars and light duty trucks in the United States released a policy position statement today underscoring the importance of all post-collision vehicle repairs being conducted in accordance with…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – If you’re in the auto repair industry, you’ll want to attend one or both of two ASA-sponsored “Facebook Live” events scheduled over the next week. New…
Join other ASA shop owners/managers in discussions of business management topics designed to help you run a more successful shop. This new ASA online forum will provide you with opportunities to exchange ideas, best practices and learn from one another…
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Standard Motor Products is going to provide two "very informative" four-hour ADAS and Calibration training sessions at ASA's upcoming annual meeting, ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher said.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – On Jan. 1, 2019, the NASTF board brought the management of the Vehicle Security Professional program in-house at the Denver, Colo. headquarters. ASA no longer manages the program. Please use the new contact information below…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Chevron, as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. Sponsored Benefit Provider companies of ASA provide special member services and products to member-shops to help offset their everyday business…
https://youtu.be/7h5Mlt6c0IA NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – New ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher told reporters last week that he’s excited about the association’s future and that he has no plans to look back. “I like to look at the windshield not…
https://youtu.be/n3cV61hwtuw NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Register now for the latest in ASA’s Webinar Wednesday series. From noon until 1 p.m. on Jan. 16, ASA will feature a webinar called “Front Counter Offensive: Taking Every Opportunity to Score.” Popular industry…
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – ASA has a new leader. Ray Fisher, executive director of ASA’s Michigan affiliate, has been selected to head the Automotive Service Association as its executive director/president, beginning Jan. 2, 2019.…
