The Automotive Service Association represents essential automotive and collision repair business all across the nation. Like our members who make up those essential businesses, your association has been coping with the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis. In this podcast, we’re…
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.…
https://youtu.be/snaco6WpkGM NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – July 1, 2020 – 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…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, July 1, 2020 – ASA has given its official association website a major tuneup. Take a look now! Impressive, huh? ASAshop.org serves as a one-stop shop for ASA members who want the latest automotive repair industry…
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…
Want to know what other technicians in the automotive service and repairers in the automotive body fields get paid in your state? For the second year in a row, the Automotive Service Association has released two new resources for the…
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.
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…
