2026 NACE/CARS Leadership Conference
2026 NACE/CARS Leadership Conference September 29, 2026 Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio, TX
ASA News & Information
Introducing New ASA Member Benefit: Affordable Healthcare
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to share an important new benefit designed to support one of the biggest challenges facing our industry today: access to affordable, quality healthcare for your team. ASA is launching the ASA Healthcare Program…
Roy Schnepper Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul Barry, Executive director, (left) of CIECA and Roy Schnepper, AMAM, Butler’s Collision, Roseville, MI, (right) and recent past chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) received the lifetime achievement award from CIECA on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the…
ASA Installs New Board, Names Dan Stander as Chairman
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…
NACE Returns to San Antonio: ASA Reimagines a Longstanding Industry Conference
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) proudly brought NACE back to the automotive service industry on September 29, 2026, with a reimagined Leadership Conference at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio, Texas. After many years of absence, NACE returned…
2026 MSO Symposium Panels Bring the Biggest Names in the Industry to the Stage
North Richland Hills, Texas, Oct. 13, 2026 - The 15th annual MSO Symposium will be held in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 2nd. This year’s meeting will host three senior-level executive panel discussions featuring speakers from Allstate, RB Global, Boyd Group,…
NACE/CARS Sessions Tackle the Toughest Challenges Facing Today’s Collision and Mechanical Repair Shops Sept. 29
Time is running out! Visit ASAshop.org to register. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – What are the most perplexing challenges facing collision and mechanical repair shop owners today – and, more importantly, how can they solve them? The Automotive Service Association…
Healthcare and Employee Benefits: A Growing Challenge for Auto Repair Shops
Rising healthcare costs, intense competition for skilled technicians, and the unique health risks associated with automotive work are making a strong employee benefits package more important than ever for attracting and retaining qualified employees. Industry research reinforces this trend. According…
How to Save on Health Care
We all know that healthcare costs can add up quickly. In 2025, the average family health insurance premium through an employer approached nearly $27,000 total, with workers contributing an average of $6,850 via payroll deductions. Comprehensive total medical costs for…
CEO of Boyd Group Services to Emcee 2025 MSO Symposium
President and CEO of Boyd Group Services Inc., Brian Kaner, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2025 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, November 3rd, in Las Vegas at Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt. [caption…
Registration for the 2025 MSO Symposium is Now Open
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…
Plans for 2025 MSO Symposium Released
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…
Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity
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…
Committed to Progress: Scott Benavidez Concludes His Tenure as ASA Chairman
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.…
Roy Schnepper: A Legacy of Service and Leadership at ASA
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…
Honoring Tom Piippo: A Legacy of Leadership in the Automotive Industry
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…
MSO Symposium Conference Agenda for 2024 Released
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…
Building Tomorrow’s Technicians: How a Revived High School Shop is Sparking Careers in Automotive Service, Collision Repair
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,…
CEO of Caliber Collision to MC 2024 MSO Symposium
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 2024 MSO Symposium is Now Open
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…
ASA Bringing You the 2024 MSO Symposium Plans
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.…
New Partnership with Auto Service Leader
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…
ASA Partners with Auto Service Leader
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 Working to Ease the Labor Shortage in Repair and Collision Shops
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…
ASA Colorado 2024 Summit was a Success!
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…
Profit is the thunder … Value is the lightning
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…
Date and Location for 2023 MSO Symposium Announced
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-…
ASA Announces New 2023 Board of Directors
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…
Scott Benavidez, ASA Chairman, Testifies before U.S. House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
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…
Independent Auto Repairers, Automakers Strike Major Right-To-Repair Pact
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 Summit 2023
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/…
Download Now! ASA interactive App
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:…
Automotive Service Association says the transition to electric vehicles will be a challenge
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)…
ASA Training Circuit™ 2022
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…
2022 MSO Symposium Conference Agenda Released
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…
CARB Requires Manufacturers to Provide Service Information for Electric Vehicles
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…
Save the Date for the 2022 MSO Symposium
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…
ASA Honors Members, Automotive Industry Achievement
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…
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT: Skill Development & Learning
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…
ASA Updates & Announcements
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.
First ASA Event of 2022 – Colorado Summit – Celebrates a Huge Success
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…
ASA Announces New Regional Executive Director for Southeast Region
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…
ASA Announces New Regional Executive Director for Mountain Region
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 kicks off for informative & innovative CARS event: ASA
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.
Longtime ASA Michigan leader passes away
Dennis Liphardt, former longtime executive director of ASA Michigan, has passed away.
Automotive Repair Professionals: Live events are back & so Is CARS... in Las Vegas!
Mark your calendar! Make your reservation! For 2021, the CARS Executive Outlook is coming to the Mandalay Bay!
Calling ASA members: Help us celebrate our troops! Submit your photos!
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.
ASA Annual Business Meeting: New officers selected, board members sworn in, reports given
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 X50 Automotive Conference & Expo 'huge success,' access classes 'On Demand' now
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.
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