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. …
By Bob Cooper Do you have a great accountant? If not, you have my promise – You are losing a fortune. Bear in mind your accountant isn’t a business advisor, rather they are a tax strategist. Simply put, your business…
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…
