NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Dr. Bob Risch, medical director and chairman of the Emergency Department at Baylor, Scott & White Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas, is one of the front-line medical heroes helping to save lives as we battle the…
From CNBC More than half of small and medium-sized businesses that shut down say they won’t rehire same workers, according to a survey compiled by Facebook. About a third of closed businesses surveyed said they do not expect to reopen,…
"Quick Lube & Service outlets, along with the entire vehicle service industry, are facing new and unprecedented Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) challenges as consumers’ expectations of vehicle repair are changing in response to heightened health concerns triggered by the 2020 Virus.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs convened a remote hearing today entitled “The Quarterly CARES Act Report to Congress.” CLICK HERE to view hearing in its entirety. In his opening statement U.S. Department of…
From Reuters WARREN, Michigan (Reuters) - The Detroit Three automakers and their suppliers began restarting assembly lines on Monday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown in a slow revival of a sector that employs nearly 1 million people in the United…
The ASE Education Foundation's instructor training conference scheduled for July 14-17 in Frisco, Texas has been canceled because of "ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19," according to a news release. "Our top priority is the safety of our instructors, technical presenters, and…
From AAA ORLANDO, Fla. – For the first time in 20 years, AAA will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast, as the accuracy of the economic data used to create the forecast has been undermined by COVID-19. The annual…
From AAA Pump prices continue to increase across the country with nearly every state’s average pushing more expensive on the week, on average by four cents. At the start of the Memorial Day work week, the national gas price average…
MAY 18, 2020 - It has been 20 years since Toyota introduced the Prius. Bob Carter and Jack Hollis of Toyota North America launch two new models for 2021. First, the 2021 Toyota Sienna which will be Hybrid and available…
From the NHTSA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced that States can apply for funding to help drivers learn about and repair open safety recalls on their vehicles. “Recalls are serious.…
From the Associated Press OAK PARK, Illinois – Americans are slowly getting back on the road after hunkering down due to the coronavirus, though the volume of traffic is still well below what it was before many states issued stay-at-home…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration is working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Treasury on the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP was established under H.R. 748 - the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
"Car and light truck aftermarket annual product volume in the U.S. will decline during 2020 for the first time since the 2008 Great Recession. Despite important differences between the severe aftermarket consequences of the 2020 Virus and the 2008 Recession,…
https://youtu.be/u1IQgEpD290 WATCH NOW! We heard you loud & clear! Our recent industry survey revealed your concern about marketing your repair shops in the current COVID-19 business climate. Well, we brought together three auto repair industry ‘marketing gurus’ - Frank Butkus-Leutz,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA and four other major automotive aftermarket associations have joined to oppose the inclusion of a new “Cash for Clunkers” type program in the next COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The Auto Care Association, Tire Industry Association, Service Station…
From ASE The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will begin to resume testing on May 18, 2020 in selected areas of the country with test-center availability and lifted stay-at-home orders, it was announced by Tim Zilke, ASE president…
From AAA (May 12, 2020) – AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power and the National Safety Council commends SAE International in its endorsement of common naming of advanced driver assistance systems as well as its consideration to revise the SAE J3063…
From CNET It's physically impossible to practice social distancing during a driving exam, so the state of Georgia temporarily did away with the most nerve-wracking portion of getting a driving license during the coronavirus pandemic. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive…
Frank M. Terlep of Auto Techcelerators, LLC recently completed a webinar for RDA titled "6 Disruptions the Collision Industry will face in 2020 and Beyond." Now he's released this short but interesting video: WATCH NOW! How COVID-19 Has and Will…
From AAA The national gas price average is six cents more expensive on the week at $1.84, but still cheaper on the month and year – three cents and $1.02 less, respectively. Regardless of the national increase, 40 states still…
From ASA Northwest via Aftermarket Matters Last Friday afternoon brought yet another devastating blow to our business community. While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do know that when all four phases of…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bob Redding reports on recent legislative advocacy activities by ASA in Washington, D.C. and at the state level. This bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important issues such as vehicle technology, telematics, cyber security…
From the Car Care Council According to the annual CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™ one of the most common check engine light repairs is replacing the oxygen sensor. This relatively minor repair can be costly if neglected, leading to as much as 40…
"The 2020 Virus will have a dramatic impact on the volume and mix of new vehicle sales in the U.S. for a number of years. Both the sale of Electric Vehicles and rollout of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) will…
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…
During these unprecedented times, we want to keep you informed about what ASA is doing to protect the interest of our member-shops as well as your employees and customers. We put some helpful resources together below so be sure to check them…
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the Notice Provider, Kinsella Media, LLC, about the coordinated lawsuits in In re Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 2311. The deadline to file a claim in one…
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…
The open road versus the open skies (CNN) - The pandemic has some people reconsidering what a summer vacation will look like and staying closer to home. "We definitely think the drive market will reopen sooner and that leisure travel…
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest Strategy Analytics assessment of the market for automotive electronics systems finds that overall demand will plunge at least 8% in 2020, with falls of up to 15% over 2019 levels possible if recovery does not begin soon.…
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The car shopping experts at Edmunds say that April will be a record down month for the auto industry due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, forecasting that 633,260 new cars and trucks…
"The 2020 Virus has abruptly introduced a new ‘friction’ into business interactions: social contact. Americans are changing their expectations of how business should be conducted. Repair outlets must adapt to the new normal of social distancing. "How well repair outlets…
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…
From Tekmetric Wondering how the auto repair industry is doing right now? We were too, that’s why we’ve been monitoring the TM500. What did we learn? The Tekmetric-500 shows that while business is continuing at a steady pace for most…
From AAA As gas prices continue to push cheaper across the country, only one dozen states carry an average of $2/gallon or more. Today’s national average is $1.77, which is four cents less than last week, 28 cents cheaper than…
Annual vehicle sales pace in April is expected to finish near 7.5 million, down significantly from last month's 11.4 million and far below last April's 16.5 million level. April sales volume is expected to fall 53% from April 2019 and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The COVID19 global pandemic has impacted Americans lives in every way, as the country begins to grow accustomed to a new normal. Axios held a virtual panel, “Helping Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Storm,” focusing on the…
From the Small Business Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now maintains an online list of active Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders, organized by state. Please visit https://www.sba.gov/document/support--paycheck-protection-program-participating-lenders or click on the link below to view…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, hospitals, and testing.…
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…
From Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Wash.—A panel discussion with ASA Northwest members, moderated by Carm Capriotto of Remarkable Results Radio Podcast, will discuss today’s business opportunities in the present pandemic, followed by a question-and-answer session. It will take place Thursday, April…
From Aftermarket Matters IRVINE, Calif.—CarMD.com Corporation has released its 2020 CarMD Vehicle Health Index, marking 10 years since the first annual release of the report on check engine light-related repairs, costs and trends. The April 2020 report includes a year-over-year…
"The 2020 Virus is a 'Black Swan' event (see N. Taleb’s The Black Swan) that will have immense consequences for the aftermarket during 2020 and for many years ahead. Vehicle sales in the U.S. are one of the first business…
Alan McAvoy has been teaching technicians about Chrysler air conditioning systems for a very long time. In fact, he’s one of the best in the business! Listen in as Alan provides an overview of what’s new in the FCA lineup…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate passed an interim Coronavirus emergency package by unanimous consent. The package includes additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), hospitals, and testing. The bipartisan agreement comes days after…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) report, which includes approvals through April 16 and shows $342 billion in "net approved dollars." The program, which provides small businesses with funds to pay…
On the week, the national gas price average decreased by a nickel pushing the year-over-year savings to $1.03/gallon. Today, 20 states have pump price averages that are $1/gallon or more cheaper compared to last year, with another dozen states within…
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…
