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. …
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…
