From the Automotive Service Association NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The Automotive Service Association, a national training leader for the automotive service and collision repair industries with its network of ASA Affiliates across the United States, will host its first…
Dell Technologies is partnering with ASA to host a Cyber Monday Contest designed to bring the benefits and value of ASA membership to more independent shops across the United States.
In response, leading automotive industry organizations from across the U.S. have joined together to create PAVE – Professional Automotive Virtual Education, that promises to be the ULTIMATE virtual training event for automotive professionals.
In years past, the MSO Symposium has brought together an exclusive group of attendees to review and discuss the latest trends and expected changes in automotive collision repair.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced earlier this month that the 9th installment of the MSO Symposium would take place as a five-day virtual event the week of Nov. 9, and that for the first time ever, the program is open to the entire industry and at no cost.
In a virtual format due to COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association’s 2020 Annual Business Meeting proved to be successful.
Due to COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association’s Annual Business Meeting is going virtual.
The 2020 MSO Symposium will take place Nov. 9-13 as a series of webinars, scheduled to start daily at 12 p.m. PDT, 2 p.m. CDT and 3 p.m. EDT.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – Aug. 6, 2020 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual MSO Symposium will still take place the week of Nov. 9, 2020. “We’re just going to do it…
By Rob Merwin / Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Colo.—An In-N-Out Burger and…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – July 31, 2020 – The final winner has been announced in the ASA-Dell Technologies "Independence for Independents” contest. Vicki Doherty of M&N Absolute Auto Repair in Everett, Washington won…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - July 30, 2020 - Applications are continuing to be accepted for the president of the Automotive Management Institute. The position became open when Jeff Peevy, AMAM, resigned his position as AMi president -- effective July…
From AMi The Automotive Management Institute announced Thursday, effective July 31st, Jeff Peevy, AMAM has resigned his position as president to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took…
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
In this podcast, we’re talking with Bob Wills, ASA Chairman and owner of Wills Auto Service in Battlecreek, Mich., as he offers an update on what ASA has been doing to meet the challenges while helping our members stay informed on the latest information to help their businesses through these challenging times.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald A. "Don" Randall, who represented the Automotive Service Association for 20 years, has passed away. Donald A. Randall, 1933-2020 Don Randall of Ft. Myers, Fl., formerly of Lusby, Md.…
ASA wants you! This July, ASA is partnering with Dell Technologies to host a summer membership drive designed to bring the benefits and value of ASA membership to more independent shops across the United States.
ASA has given its official association website a major tuneup.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Registration for the nation’s first four-day virtual automotive training venue opens July 1. With the support of North America’s top automotive vendors, training organizations, and instructors, the Automotive Training Expo (ATE) will offer owners, managers, service advisors,…
Although many of the younger members of the automotive service industry may not recognize his name, Don Seyfer was one of the leaders who impacted their lives and the lives of many others.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—ASA Colorado with hold its annual golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 12, from 7 a.m.—2 p.m., at the Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway in Erie. The outing will be a four-player scramble for all levels of players. There…
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriTrust Group, Inc., today announced that its five insurance carrier subsidiaries have had their Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) reaffirmed by AM Best, the insurance industry credit rating organization. The outlook is Stable. "In…
Mike LeVasseur, ASA Collision Division Director, reports on recent activities by the ASA Collision Operations Committee (COC). This bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS April 28, 2020 – Understanding the challenges the auto repair industry is facing with COVID-19, ASA is holding a free one-hour, online Virtual Industry Professional Forum at Noon (Eastern)/11 a.m. (Central)/10 a.m. (Mountain)/9 a.m. (Pacific) on Wednesday, May 6. REGISTER NOW! According…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS April 28, 2020 – Understanding the challenges the auto repair industry is facing with COVID-19, ASA is holding a free one-hour, online Virtual Industry Professional Forum at Noon (Eastern)/11 a.m. (Central)/10 a.m. (Mountain)/9 a.m. (Pacific) on…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – With the COVID-19 pandemic putting tremendous strain on shop owners, one technology company is using its expertise to help ASA member-shops during the crisis. For ASA members exclusively, MobileSoft – an ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider…
https://youtu.be/EovgtYlytxM In this video, ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher encourages taking action and talks about what can be expected this week on legislative and other fronts. Topics include the CARES Act, writing letters to Congress, and industry surveys that ASA…
https://youtu.be/oHB_nmscoNE NOTE: Repair Shop owners: Go to roughly 5:30 into the video for some ideas. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher gives an overview of the week as the COVID-19 crisis continues. He encourages repair shop…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA put together a flyer of resource information to help its members and others.
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 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.
