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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.
ASA Colorado Summit sets record
The ASA Colorado Summit at Lincoln Tech is off and running with technical and management training classes by some of the most well-known trainers in the industry.
ASA partners with Kukui to enable shops to build competitive websites
The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Kukui as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide special-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs.
Latest ASA 'Facebook Live' aimed at helping collision industry professionals
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher hosted a "Facebook Live" event for collision industry professionals on Tuesday morning.
Alert: Missouri anti-safety inspection bill reintroduced
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.…
Next-Gen: It's tough altering traditional mindsets like 'We've always done it that way'
"... I wince whenever I hear a shop owner or technician say 'we’ve always done it that way.'"
Automaker trade associations call for all collision repairs to follow OEM repair procedures
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…
ASA hosting 'Facebook Live' events for auto repair industry professionals on Friday & Tuesday
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – If you’re in the auto repair industry, you’ll want to attend one or both of two ASA-sponsored “Facebook Live” events scheduled over the next week. New…
Lessons Learned: Run your own race; comfortable calculated growth is key
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…
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