Election 2019: Voting to elect ASA board members continues, deadline nears
Less than two weeks remain for ASA members to vote in the association’s 2019 board-of-directors elections.
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Auto associations oppose Missouri legislation repealing vehicle safety inspections
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…
'Facebook Live' Alert: ASA calls for repairers to urge Missouri lawmakers to oppose anti-vehicle inspection legislation
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.
Tech to Tech: Applying makeup at 'stoplight' helps reveal car issue
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.
Registration now open for ASA’s Annual Meeting & Conference
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has opened online registration for its 2019 Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
Chris Chesney: Ready, Set, Wait?! Are we 'truly ready' for new technologies?
Are we truly ready for the new technologies coming our way?
Wyoming ‘crash parts’ legislation stalls in House
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”…
Ahead of the Curve: Is our sector of the industry in denial? Don't be 'the problem'
Watching, listening and examining how our sector is moving forward, one has to ask if we are truly in denial.
ASA Chairman: Your voice makes a difference
I think it’s important that our members understand the “why” behind our positions.
ASA leader attends tech expo, thanks participants
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher took a moment this weekend with ASA Michigan member Bill Nalu at the AutoWares Bumper-to-Bumper Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "On behalf of our…
AMi Update: 3 online courses available
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…
Automotive repair industry 'pioneer' Jack Caldwell passes away
LAKE FOREST, California – John “Jack” Caldwell, a pioneer in the automotive repair industry, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Caldwell, who passed away Saturday, spent many years on the Automotive…
Auto Repair Industry Update: ASA rep details what's happening legislatively in D.C., around country
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.
ASA's Washington, D.C. rep to provide update today on 'Facebook Live'
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…
Redding: Federal government shutdown, lack of legislative & regulatory progress impact automotive industry
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…
Alert: Aftermarket crash parts legislation on fast track in Wyoming Legislature
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…
ASA supports OE Repair Procedure legislation in New Hampshire
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 meets with top U.S. Department of Labor officials
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.
