WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to ensure small businesses aren't left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automotive Service Association is urging automotive repair and maintenance facilities to write to their members of Congress in support of a "100…
https://youtu.be/uKczn4SoLiA WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding provided an important update Friday during a Facebook Live, as ASA continues efforts to protect and bring needed legislative and other aid to auto repairers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2020) - States approved for U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans to date are: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Montana Nevada New…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 19, 2020 – During this critical time of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Automotive Service Association has submitted a letter – with aftermarket coalition members – to the National Governors Association, U.S. Conference of…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — ASA has slated Aug. 24-25 as the new dates for the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum), annual business meeting and live PODCASTS. The event had originally…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 18, 2020 – During this critical time of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Automotive Service Association has been working in a coalition to assure independent repairers are included in any stimulus package for the…
From TakingTheHill.com The Automotive Service Association has joined other automotive service providers and suppliers in signing on to a letter addressed to Bill McBride, executive director of the National Governors Association, stressing the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses. The…
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association has signed on to a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — requesting COVID-19 disaster relief…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) introduced a new data privacy bill. The bill, similar to the staff discussion draft introduced by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) last year, creates a national privacy standard that would preempt state…
ASA Northwest has announced it has rescheduled its annual Automotive Training Expo (ATE) to July 31 – Aug 1., at the DoubleTree Hilton by SeaTac Hotel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule aimed at helping expand apprenticeships in the United States by establishing a system for advancing the development of high-quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). In a press release…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing entitled, “Drivers of Discrimination: An Examination of Unfair Premiums, Practices, and Policies in the Auto Insurance Industry.” The purpose of the hearing was to consider two pieces…
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association (ASA), as a member of the U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition, is urging lawmakers to consider adding a vehicle data access portion to the draft autonomous vehicle legislation. The comments were…
IRVING, Texas - A stopover at Rick’s Auto Care - at…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Feb. 26, 2020 – In a 50-48 vote, the West Virginia House of Delegates defeated House Bill 4639, which would have changed the motor vehicle safety inspection from every year to every two years. ASA opposed the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Feb. 25, 2020 – West Virginia Delegate Larry Kump (R-52) has introduced House Bill 4639, which would change the motor vehicle safety inspection from every year to every two years. HB 4639 is scheduled to be voted…
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