U.S. Department of Labor makes announcement on apprenticeship expansion
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will be expanding apprenticeships in the U.S.
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NHTSA seeks comments on 'Crash Report Sampling System'
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is tasked with the responsibility to “collect crash data that support the establishment and enforcement of motor vehicle regulations and highway safety programs.
Pennsylvania emissions legislation 'fast-tracked' in Senate without careful review
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 18, 2019 – Last week, four Republican state senators introduced a quartet of bills aimed at modifying Pennslyvania’s vehicle emissions and maintenance program. ASA strongly opposes the legislation being pushed by Sens. Judith Ward, Elder Vogel,…
Winners named in ASA’s ‘Best Waiting Area’ contest
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas April 2, 2019 – Three auto repair shops have claimed top honors in ASA’s “Best Waiting Area” contest. CoAuto of Reno, Nev. garnered first place with its “Art Gallery meets Auto Repair” entry. “CoAuto knows…
ASA employee, dad presented with U.S. flag during surprise ceremony
Desi Mawi, right, proudly holds the U.S. flag with her dad, Bawi Lio. Mawi's dad became a U.S. citizen yesterday in Fort Worth, Texas. The flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol and presented to Mawi…
Blog: Cash or Crime?
There are lots of reasons a customer would like to pay cash for a repair. Maybe it’s a minor collision repair that they don’t want to turn into their insurance company. Or perhaps it’s an individual who always wanted a…
Photo Contest: 'Best Waiting Area' - Do you have a favorite?
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - The entries are in for last month's photo contest for "Best Waiting Area" in an auto shop. The judges are taking a look - and the winners will be announced soon. Until then, do…
Missouri anti-vehicle safety inspection language added to additional legislation
A bill that would have repealed a requirement that motor vehicles be inspected before being licensed has died in the Missouri legislature.
AutoInc. seeks submissions for 2019 Top 10 Websites Contest
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas, June 3, 2019 – If you are an ASA member and have a cool website, you should let our judges take a look and decide how it stacks up against other sites. ASA and its official…
TakingTheHill.com: NHTSA proposes research on driver interactions with ADAS technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NHTSA has proposed to research drivers’ interactions with certain advanced driver assistance technologies. As part of the research, NHTSA is collecting information from the public to learn about drivers use and interactions with this technology, as well…
WWYD? How a vehicle assessment of 'looks good' can create serious problems for careless shops
The customer had an older BMW towed into a shop for a used vehicle inspection (UVI). It never ran after being dropped off, having been stored outdoors for more than three years. The customer…
TakingTheHill.com: Hearing on oversight of FTC & strengthening protections for Americans’ privacy & data security
Earlier this month, the Chairman and four Commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission testified in front the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce in a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the FTC: Strengthening Protections for Americans’ Privacy and Data Security.” CLICK…
TakingTheHill.com: State to hold hearing on how automobile insurance groups impact driver premiums
WASHINGTON, D.C. - California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will hold a hearing in Los Angeles in September to learn how insurers’ use “affinity group” criteria, such as occupation or education level, to set automobile…
ASA Chairman's Message: New chairman, same mission
By Bob Wills / ASA Chairman The ASA Annual convention represents a changing of the guard every two years as we install a new Chairman to lead the organization. Although we do change the…
TakingTheHill.com: NHTSA drops proposed rule on brake-throttle override systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) “will drop rules that were first proposed in 2012 that would have required automakers to install brake-throttle override systems to prevent runaway vehicles,” Reuters reported this week.
VIDEO: ASA leaders discuss OEM repair procedures
Two ASA leaders talked about OEM repair procedures at ASA's recent Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
VIDEO: ASA lobbyist & mechanical division director discuss importance of 'Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections'
Currently, only 15 states nationwide have motor vehicle safety inspection programs in place.
TV REPORT: Safety at center of debate over Louisiana’s vehicle inspections
Getting a state-mandated inspection of your car could be a thing of the past in Louisiana.
