The Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 777, a bill that would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections. The legislation is now being considered by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Transportation Committee. The…
Here's a tip from the IRS: Small business advertising and marketing costs may be tax deductible. The tax law allows businesses to deduct expenses that help them bring in new customers and keep existing ones. These costs may include expenses…
As part of its efforts to provides its member-shops with more consumer-focused resources, the Automotive Service Association unveiled a new video on tires. The two-minute video titled, Choosing the Right Tires for Your Vehicle, educates consumers about tire specifications, including…
The Pennsylvania State Senate is considering Senate Bill (SB) 777, a bill that would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections. This legislation would have a significant negative effect on the Pennsylvania vehicle emissions inspection…
As part of October’s Be Car Care Aware Month, ASA is offering its member-shops several new resources – including valuable videos – to help educate consumers on the importance of car care. To access the videos, visit ASA’s Consumer Resource…
Last week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA), announced it is transitioning to a new and innovative association model leveraging its expansive history to create a single, unified industry voice. Under the new model, a 50-state regional structure will take place…
Industry trainer Mike Anderson of Collision Advice suggests that a body shop wishing to use the results of the “ Who Pays for What?” surveys to train estimators or repair planners start by looking at the “not-included” operations listed in…
Veterans Day is coming up November 11. To honor our Veterans, ASA plans to celebrate them with a…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), the oldest and largest association representing the independent automotive repair industry, announced today that it is transitioning to a new and innovative association model leveraging its expansive history to create a single, unified industry voice. …
From BusinessWire Nearly two-thirds of consumers are “sustainability-minded drivers,” rating themselves as very or extremely environmentally concerned, which will require automakers to evolve their offerings to meet increased demand for automotive sustainability, according to a report by Accenture. Based on…
The recent devastation with Hurricane Ida is a reminder for small businesses – including automotive service and collision repair facilities – to stay informed about tax-related matters. No matter the type of disaster or how devastating it is, before the…
From PR Newswire Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Azuga Holdings, Inc. (Azuga) and the Azuga fleet…
From Reuters & BusinessWire Rivian Automotive…
Awarded annually to honor the memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships have been presented to 13 exceptional young men and women who are preparing for a career in the auto care industry.…
Bob Wills is the owner of Wills Auto Service in Battlecreek, Michigan. He’s also an Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM), past chairman of ASA and someone who has given much to the automotive service industry he loves. Bob recently ended his…
President Biden signed an executive order today entitled “Strengthening American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks."
A recently released report lists the 2006 to 2020 car models that cost the most and least to insure and comes at a time when used car sales and prices are at record highs.
The Tekmetric Index (TM-500) collects data from 500 auto repair shops, a sample of Tekmetric users across the U.S. TM-500 monitors economical trends to show how the industry is performing as a whole.
Domestic nameplates fell in their number and share of vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2010 and 2020, as the foreign nameplate population increased by more than 50 million.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new direct forgiveness portal for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Americans are paying a pretty penny to hit the road this summer.
As the 2021–2022 school year launches nationwide in a much different fashion than last year's at-home pandemic-induced virtual learning, student drivers once again will need the right vehicle to get them to and from school and activities.
In a recent episode of WrenchWay’s “Beyond the Wrench with Jay Goninen,” ASE Education Foundation Vice President George Arrants discusses why students are losing interest in the industry, the struggles of being a new technician, and the importance of a successful mentorship program.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework passed a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate last night. The vote was 67-32, with all Senate Democrats voting yes, and 17 Senate Republicans joining them.
Mike Anderson of Collision Advice said he gets concerned when he sees “Who Pays for What?” survey findings that suggest half of shops may not be following OEM safety inspection procedures.
IMR Inc., a full-service automotive market research firm, has released its latest insights on how battery and hybrid electric vehicle service is impacting independent repair shops.
With rising concerns of environmental change and the continuing advance of technology, there’s been a lot of talk lately about the impact of electrification and what it means to the average automotive repair business.
"The historic 2020 mileage decline continued a trend of reduced annual miles for cars and light trucks dating back to 2015.
In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.”
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.
Motorists saw some positive change at the pump on the week with 31 state gas price averages declining one to five cents.
Car shoppers often face the dilemma of being drawn to an older model or even a high-mileage model that is otherwise a perfect match for their budget, needs, or tastes. This is especially true in today’s market, where vehicle selection is haphazard and late-model, low-mileage cars are in short supply. If you have to compromise, does age or mileage matter more?
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for July 15 through 22, including a Nissan recall involving 138,736 units and a Jayco recall involving 87,649 units.
Sixty-seven percent of independent repair shops indicate a portion of their business is from servicing battery electric vehicles.
The estimated average transaction price (ATP) for a light vehicle in the United States was $42,258 in June 2021, according to the analysts at Kelley Blue Book. New-vehicle prices increased $2,527 (up 6.4%) from June 2020, while increasing $928 (up 2.2%) from May 2021.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 5-0 today to adopt the Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions Imposed by Manufacturers and Sellers. The commission voted during their open commission meeting this afternoon.
Steven Shipe, business development manager for DELL Technologies, discusses the threat of malware and ransomware, why it’s real and what shop owners should be doing to protect their business, employees and customers from cyberattacks.
We work with many world class shop owners throughout North America, and over the years we have discovered that the majority of them have a number of things in common.
Used vehicle demand in the U.S. has risen to unprecedented levels.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a July 21 open meeting.
Since Memorial Day weekend, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents to $3.17. That is 98 cents more than a year ago, but 41 cents cheaper than this time in July 2014, when the national average was last above $3/gallon.
The Small Business Administration could soon launch a new Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness portal that would allow at least some small-business owners to apply for forgiveness on an SBA platform instead of starting with their lender.
Your check engine light is on. Can you make it to Ohio?
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in the spring of 2020, such as stay-at-home orders, led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and a sharp increase in the number of people who chose to stay home all day.
General Motors’ recently revised post-crash inspections continue to call for inspections of seat belts “after any collision.”
Changing new vehicle sales and the impact of COVID-19 have combined to create substantial changes in the population growth, nameplate mix, and average age of Aftermarket Vehicles on U.S. roads. This will help to boost aftermarket product volume in the coming years.
What can we do to attract more women to the automotive industry, specifically service and repair shops?
An unprecedented surge in prices for used cars was the biggest contributor to the surprise jump in U.S. inflation last month.
In the coming years, no component of your business will be more critical to your success than the caliber of the people who work with you. In order to hire and keep superstar employees at your shop, you need to have pay programs in place that ensure they stay motivated and happy to be a part of your team. With that said, here are 8 pay program tips that will help you employ top flight technicians who will contribute to your success for years to come.
Production of the Ram 1500 pickup truck in Sterling Heights and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV in Detroit will be down next week along with a slew of other auto industry plants as a result of the global microchip shortage and summer maintenance.
