Join ASA’s Washington, D.C. lobbyist at noon on Wednesday, March 20, as he walks you through “What’s Going On Legislatively Around the Country” in the association's next webinar.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 27, 2019 – Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose legislation (House Bill 451) in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association and Tire Industry…
ASA Washington, D.C. lobbyist Robert L. Redding Jr. provided a "Facebook Live" update Friday after a bill to eliminate vehicle safety inspections in Missouri received initial approval in that state’s House of Representatives.
One of my friends recently purchased one of these spunky, option-laden sedans (2012 Chrysler 200) and was very happy with her decision. A few months later, however, she said that her key fob had stopped working and some of her interior lights had failed as well.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – A bill deemed harmful to collision repairers and consumers has stalled in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Opposed by ASA and collision shops in Wyoming, the “crash parts”…
Watching, listening and examining how our sector is moving forward, one has to ask if we are truly in denial.
I think it’s important that our members understand the “why” behind our positions.
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) now offers three online courses on the Mopar® wiTech™ 2.0 diagnostic system. These courses, once only available to FCA dealers, may be accessed through the AMi learning portal and…
ASA’s Bob Redding, the organization’s Washington, D.C. representative, offered a legislative update for the beginning of 2019, discussing vehicle safety inspections, data access, OEM repair procedures and aftermarket parts.
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history and yet funding for the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Transportation is just a small piece of the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Wyoming Legislature is considering legislation that would negatively impact collision repairers and consumers relative to aftermarket crash parts. The legislation, SF0095, has passed the Wyoming State Senate and…
The New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs held a hearing on House Bill 664, which addresses the issue of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures.
ASA Washington, D.C. rep Robert L. Redding Jr. met Tuesday afternoon with top U.S. Department of Labor officials to discuss a variety of issues related to independent automotive repair’s workforce.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 18, 2019 – Once again, legislation has been introduced in the Missouri Legislature that seeks to repeal the state’s vehicle safety inspection program. Lawmaker makes another attempt State Rep.…
"... I wince whenever I hear a shop owner or technician say 'we’ve always done it that way.'"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Auto industry trade groups representing virtually all automakers selling cars and light duty trucks in the United States released a policy position statement today underscoring the importance of all post-collision vehicle repairs being conducted in accordance with…
I’m sure many out there can relate to my story. Me, like many others who’ve ventured into shop ownership, jumped in with both feet... not knowing what I didn’t know. I made the progression from…
