Leesburg, Virginia – The ASE Education Foundation has made it as easy as 1-2-3 for businesses to benefit from adopting a local school as part of its new Adopt-A-School program. “Businesses, students and schools all benefit from school-work partnerships. That’s why…
The MSO Symposium is an annual conference directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives working within the Multi-Shop Operations, or MSOs, of the automotive collision repair industry. This conference provides attendees with valuable and unique perspectives to the…
From Aftermarket Matters Orlando, Fla.—New survey data from AAA finds that drivers are making significant changes to cope with record pump prices. Almost two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults have changed their driving habits or lifestyle since March, with 23% making…
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…
From Ratchet and Wrench Brent Wells is running a streamlined single-shop operation—but that suits him. Ten years ago when his shop, Autotailor, was featured in the inaugural issue of Ratchet+Wrench, Wells was in the throes of a Denver expansion (his…
Leesburg, Virginia – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) summer registration period is now open. More than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry are available for ASE certification. Those…
Demand for electric vehicles continues to grow as gas prices hover around a record-high national average of $5 per gallon. Sales in Q1 2022 of 173,561 electric vehicles represents an increase of 76 percent from Q1 2021. Affordable electric vehicles continue…
From Aftermarket Matters Mount Horeb, Wis.—Managers and owners can’t be the only ones putting effort into building a relationship with their technicians. Technicians need to be putting in just as much effort. In the following, WrenchWay dives into the ways…
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – TechForce Foundation®, the only nonprofit 501(c)(3) committed exclusively to career exploration and workforce development for technician professionals across all transportation industry sectors, today released a critical new whitepaper addressing the role that women techs can play in…
FROM AFTERMARKET MATTERS Fort Wayne, Ind.—Nearly 10 million cars and light trucks were not scrapped in the U.S. from 2016 through 2021 due to vehicle scrappage rates averaging one-fifth lower than during the previous 10 years, according to a recent report from Lang Marketing. Virtually all vehicles…
TECH TIP Jun. 04 2022 Vehicle: 2015 Ford Fusion, FWD, L4-2.5L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 128,674 Problem: The owner brought her vehicle to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and the engine would occasionally stall when coming…
From Aftermarket Matters Research from DealA ranked U.S. states with the following metrics, using sources from CarMD, GO Banking Rates, Factory Warranty List and Your Mechanic. Here are the highlights. States with Least Expensive Overall Car Maintenance and Repair Costs 1.…
From Aftermarket Matters Nashville, Tenn.—As Americans continue to navigate an evolving economic environment, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index reveals the impact of these pressures on everyday driving. The latest survey found: Just as driving frequency approached pre-pandemic norms,…
From Aftermarket Matters An additional 5% growth is expected for 2023 and growth will average more than 3% in 2024, bringing the light-duty aftermarket to $401.5 billion by 2025 Bethesda, Md. and Research Triangle Park, N.C.—The automotive aftermarket continues to…
Federated Insurance’s Claim of the Month. A dealership mechanic took a customer’s vehicle home after work to confirm that the vehicle was in good working order, and that repairs were completed properly. That evening, he drove the vehicle to a…
The ASE Education Foundation has announced the agenda and keynote speakers for the upcoming ASE Instructor Training Conference. Scheduled for July 12-15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Frisco, Texas, the conference will feature several informative panels plus a timely…
ALLDATA’s Tech-Assist team recently logged an important customer support milestone: the 100,000th case solved by the diagnostic and repair hotline service. Since its debut in 2014, Tech-Assist has earned rave reviews for its dedicated team of ASE-Certified Master Technicians, quick response…
Leesburg, Virginia – The ASE Education Foundation’s new Adopt-A-School program is a valuable resource to help students transition to the workforce. By implementing work-based learning programs, businesses can help reinforce classroom instruction and increase students’ hands-on skills, making graduates more productive…
Northbrook, Ill.—An analysis of proprietary Allstate collision data for the five years between 2017 and 2021 reveals that the U.S. is likely to see more collisions this summer. Over the past two years, numerous roadway safety organizations, including the National Highway…
Centreville, Va.—Catalytic converter thefts have soared in recent years. So just how prevalent is catalytic converter theft? The National Insurance Crime Bureau, which tracks thefts reported to insurance companies, says the number of those reports increased about 977 percent from 2018…
From Aftermarket Matters Erie, Pa.—A national survey by Erie Insurance found a significant portion of U.S. drivers turned off or disabled features designed to make their cars safer, in part because they found them annoying or distracting. A new analysis shows the estimated percentage…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2012 Kia Sorento, 2WD, L4-2.4L, VIN 6, (GDI), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 97,886 Problem: After a Kia dealer replaced the long block under the SC147 Theta II Engine Safety Recall campaign, the Sorento was barely…
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Tuesday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Audi High-Voltage Systems - Part 2.” Jim Doyle with Audi will provide information on the…
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…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335i Coupe, L6-3.0L Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 111,686 Problem: The owner brought her BMW in because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on. The engine seemed to run fine. Case Details: The…
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…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, L4-2.4L, VIN B, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 146,785 Problem: This vehicle was parked for several months and only moved about 50 feet once a week. The owner towed it to the…
Service Bays Soar in Product & Labor Volume ''Car and light truck Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) product and labor (purchased service) volume has grown significantly over the past five years, despite the onslaught of COVID-19, which cut deeply into 2020 DIFM volume…
By changing a few habits, you can do their part in helping the environment, say the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits as two easy-to-implement strategies. What’s more,…
Spring registration is officially open for more than 50 ASE certification tests covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry, says the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Those registering by June 30, 2022 will…
FROM AFTERMARKET MATTERS As high gas prices tighten consumers’ wallets, vehicle owners will resort to more DIY (do it yourself) repairs, particularly routine maintenance jobs. And as the product share of the DIY market builds throughout 2022, it will slow…
Collision repair procedure costs are rising, and working on modern vehicles requires more knowledge and sophisticated skill levels than ever. That’s why collision repair shops must adopt advanced technology to perform repairs on advanced vehicles to reduce comebacks, increase productivity,…
President Joe Biden released his $5.8 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 this week. The budget proposal builds on the investments made in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed last year, by allocating $105 billion to the…
From Aftermarket Matters Fort Wayne, Ind.—Domestic nameplate cars continue to increase in age. For more than two decades, domestic cars have reached a new record-high average age each year. Over the past 10 years, the average age of domestic nameplate cars has increased by more than two full years, according to a new analysis. “The ever-advancing age of domestic cars is the…
The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing entitled “Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future.” During the hearing, witnesses discussed the implementation of the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…
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.
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, March 24 at 11 am PST/1 pm CST/ 2 pm EST: “Using Technology to Communicate Effectively With Customers.” The one-hour webinar will feature…
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is featuring ASE Certified professionals through a series of profiles showcased in ASE communications, including its website and social media platforms. To submit a profile,…
Leesburg, Virginia – Feb. 24, 2022 – Did you know that your next stellar employee might be studying right down the street? By participating in the ASE Education Foundation’s Adopt-A-School program, businesses can connect with potential employees who are currently…
ASA shop owners and technicians showed up in big numbers recently ready for a Saturday of classroom and hands-on training. Many thanks to our industry partners Darin Damron, Danielle Reagan Wampler and Robert Steele. Your support of independent automotive shops is…
The second episode of the Technology and Telematics (TTF) Podcast series, A Changing Fleet, is now live on the Automotive Service Association (ASA) podcast channel and the Taking the Hill page of the ASA website. This episode features a presentation…
The Internal Revenue Service invites you and your small business owner/self-employed members and clients to join us for its annual 2022 Hearing All Voices Small Business events. When: February 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: In the Convenience…
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…
The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee voted yesterday to move Senate Bill 965 out of committee for consideration by the full Senate. This legislation would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles on Pennsylvania highways without a driver available to take over in…
The first episode in the Technology and Telematics (TTF) Podcast series, entitled “A Changing Fleet” is now live on the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) podcast channel and the Taking the Hill legislative page of the ASA website. This podcast series…
This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) took the first steps in establishing programs for a national network of electric vehicle charging stations, as mandated in the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed earlier this year. The agency posted a request…
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…
The first episode of the Automotive Service Association (ASA)’s Technology and Telematics Podcast Series will be released Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. The episode will feature a discussion between Wayne Weikel, senior director of State Affairs for the Alliance of Automotive…
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,…
The Automotive Service Association announced yesterday that Tony Molla, vice president of Industry Relations, will retire from the organization at the end of the year. “My plans to retire have been in the works for some time now,” Molla said,…
