From AAA The rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing. Thirty states only saw an increase of a penny or two, causing the national average to push more expensive by three cents to $2.13…
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'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.…
The Automotive Service Association is proud to announce the hiring of Blair Calvo as its new director of membership.
A new TV competition show for mechanics, wrenchers, fabricators and "all-around" automotive gurus will be accepting potential participants' applicants for "at least another two weeks," casting director Joe Pinzone says.
Joe Pinzone is on a mission. The casting director for Fisher Productions is looking for participants on a new TV competition show -- and it could be you if you're an excellent mechanic, wrencher, fabricator and "all-around" automotive guru. "We…
Auto Repair Industry social media "Superstars" Frank Leutz and Jeff Buckley stopped by ASA's National Headquarters on Monday for a Facebook Live.
ASA member-shop co-owner Jamie Carlson has captured the "Female Shop Owner of the Year" award from Women in Auto Care.
ASA member-shop owner Frank Leutz, host of the Wrench Nation Car Radio Talk Show, is slated to participate as a panelist at a forum on ADAS Technology in early November at AAPEX 2019 in Las Vegas.
ASA is supporting an effort to come to the aid of a family who lost a son and his wife during the recent mass shooting that left 22 dead in El Paso.
Three national auto repair trade groups - including ASA - have joined to submit a response in opposition to New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner John Elias' recent opinion piece in favor of Gov. Chris Sununu vetoing OEM repair procedure legislation.
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…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi received a nice "present" in the mail last week. It included a congratulatory letter from former President George W. Bush and a priceless photo of her with her brother, the former president and…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan V6-3.6L Mileage: 68,882 Problem: Vehicle was brought in because the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) was on and the engine had a slight misfire. Details: The technician connected a scan tool and found DTC P0303 –…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher was busy on the road last week. He traveled first from Dallas to Fort Myers, Florida, for an event with ASA Florida. He then…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An impressive panel joined ASA lobbyist Robert L. Redding Jr. for Wednesday's "Washington Watch" webinar. The webinar presented attendees with an opportunity to hear updates on how legislation is impacting…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi’s trek to become a U.S. citizen started five long years ago. It ended Monday when former President George W. Bush welcomed her and roughly 50 others as…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, March 14, 2019 – Issues surrounding the need for new technical and management talent and the challenges faced from a growing shortage of qualified technicians will be explored during an in-depth discussion at ASA’s Annual Business Meeting &…
Audi R8 is the most expensive car to insure, while the Subaru Outback is the least expensive, according to a new national report. The Zebra, a website that allows consumers to quickly compare auto insurance quotes from hundreds of companies, recently…
A new report by The Zebra, a website that allows consumers to quickly compare auto insurance quotes from hundreds of companies, gives an interesting and sometimes alarming glimpse at the cost of insurance in the United States. According to the…
ASA is partnering with an auto repair industry leader to produce a series of videos aimed at building an online dialogue to help business owners solve everyday challenges in their shops.
A survey of more than 40,000 Consumer Reports members found “consumers who go to independent mechanics have a more satisfying experience and are more successful at negotiating a discount than those who go to car repair chains or dealerships."
LAKE FOREST, California – John “Jack” Caldwell, a pioneer in the automotive repair industry, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Caldwell, who passed away Saturday, spent many years on the Automotive…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA's Washington, D.C. representative Robert L. Redding Jr. is scheduled to provide a "Facebook Live" update at 11 a.m. CT today (Wednesday, Feb. 6) on legislative matters in the…
https://soundcloud.com/user-710183274/hear-an-autoinc-audio-interview-with-frank-leutz Arizona shop owner Frank Leutz is a force of nature. He's a jazz musician good enough to play Carnegie Hall. He did mine sweep operations for the Navy in the Persian Gulf. Now, he's an engaging personality on social…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – If you’re in the auto repair industry, you’ll want to attend one or both of two ASA-sponsored “Facebook Live” events scheduled over the next week. New…
https://youtu.be/7h5Mlt6c0IA NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS – New ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher told reporters last week that he’s excited about the association’s future and that he has no plans to look back. “I like to look at the windshield not…
https://youtu.be/n3cV61hwtuw NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Register now for the latest in ASA’s Webinar Wednesday series. From noon until 1 p.m. on Jan. 16, ASA will feature a webinar called “Front Counter Offensive: Taking Every Opportunity to Score.” Popular industry…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Ray Fisher took over as ASA's executive director Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2019) and immediately went on "Facebook Live" to talk about his excitement for 2019. He went "live" on Wednesday and then again Thursday (Jan.…
Before becoming an extremely successful repair shop owner at Desert Car Care in Chandler, Ariz., Frank Leutz was a jazz salsa musician good enough to play Carnegie Hall. While serving his country in the Navy, he did mine sweep operations in the Persian Gulf.
RENO, Nevada - It all started with them holding a flashlight for their father. Now, years later, brothers Vinnie and Anthony Lucido have turned what they learned as youngsters into an extremely successful auto repair shop – CoAuto – in…
