Two of the Automotive Service Association’s leading authorities on the new technologies tell where you need to focus your attention. Connected Cars: The Mechanical Side by Donny Seyfer For many years, ASA has been involved in the issue of how…
Shop owners helping shop owners — ‘an ASA-Midwest thing.’ It’s 6 p.m. in Indianola, Iowa – a town of nearly 15,000 people 18 miles south of Des Moines. Tim Davison, AAM, the owner of Chumbley’s Auto Care, an ASA shop,…
For Kinney’s Automotive, it’s not all about where they are but about what they are. The Kinney’s team includes (from left, standing): Sam Sanders, Vernon Campbell, Joe Jurosek, Richard Kral, Luis Narvaez and Heidi Seely. (From…
July’s NACE | CARS show promises a ‘Right Now’ experience. EDITOR’S NOTE: It takes enormous advance planning to stage an event like this year’s NACE | CARS Expo scheduled for July 23-25 at Detroit’s Cobo Center. The conference is scheduled…
Building on a strong legacy, Bob Parra positions his shops for greatness. That Bob Parra is a successful shop owner, no one can deny. But how did he get to be successful? How has he been able to take the…
It can be the best of times – if you sell preventive maintenance. There has never been a better time to be in the automotive business than now. It truly is the best of times. Let me clarify; it is…
A Report of ASA Member-Shops in 2014 Welcome to the 2014 “How's Your Business?” survey report! Using the most current figures available from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2012, the number of general automotive repair locations was…
Advances in technology that have led to new safety, infotainment and communications features in automobiles are drawing interest nationwide. From trade shows to showrooms, functions that could save lives and improve the driving experience are beginning to reach the market.…
What started in a garage has grown into a world-class facility. The Curt’s Service team includes (from left) Shaun Goldsby, Chris Bunce, Nathan McNeil, Greg Dargo, Tim Lupu, Amber Dimmer, Ryan Kennedy, Curt Massoll, Brian Nurmi,…
What you need to know It is common knowledge that regular checkups are one of the best ways to maintain good health. Good medical providers can spot problems before they start and prevent any new issues from developing. By investing…
