Marching Forward
“Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure…
Columns
Why You Must Be in Detroit July 30-Aug. 2: CARS 2014: ‘Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile’
Cars have changed, and so have CARS and NACE! CARS 2014, which will be held July 30-Aug. 2 in Detroit, is “NOT your father’s Oldsmobile." Cars have changed and so has CARS. The focus this year will be on younger…
California Senate Holds Hearing On Consumer Vehicle Information Legislation
Senate Bill 994 fails to pass committee The California State Senate Transportation and Housing Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 994, the Consumer Vehicle Information Choice and Control Act. In last month’s AutoInc., we discussed the details of the…
Why You Must Be in Detroit July 30-Aug. 2
NACE | CARS 2014: Bigger, Better than Ever Bigger and better than ever: That’s NACE | CARS 2014! First-rate training, show-floor demos, exclusive tours and the leading OE and aftermarket corporations in the industry under one roof – with your…
What Would You Do? - May 2014
Every shop owner runs into ‘situations.’ How they handle them is important ... do you agree with these fellow ASA members? Dilemma: This situation comes from Gary Chambers of Super Rupair, an independent Subaru repair shop in Boulder, Colo. A…
Craigslist ‘Deal’
With no vehicle history whatsoever, a clunker gets revived I recently had a customer begin our conversation with seven terrifying words: “I got this great deal on Craigslist!” I cringed a bit. How do you react to this situation? [caption…
Generationally SpeakingMay 2014
See what makes us different ... and the same! In this month’s Generationally Speaking department, meet Gary Keyes, owner of E&M Motors, Stuart, Fla., and Preston Pollen, technician. Keyes is a general director on ASA’s board of directors. Gary Keyes,…
ASA, Identifix Renew Member Benefit Program
ASA members can access Direct-Hit at a reduced cost. The web-based automotive repair information service is available to ASA members for only $144 per month. In addition, new subscribers under the ASA program are eligible for a $30-per-month discount for…
News Briefs - May 2014
NESSARA Joins ASA As ‘Supporting’ Member The New England Service Station & Auto Repair Association (NESSARA) is the Automotive Service Association’s newest “supporting association” member. ASA launched this membership category earlier this year to encourage unity among industry groups as…
Great Expectations
May is upon us. It’s a time when our weather is moving well into spring and giving us the first tastes of our upcoming summer. We anticipate summer vacations and activities. It is speed month in Indianapolis, culminating in the…
Fast Fix on Chevy Snow Plow
Troubleshooting transmission on ’96 Chevy truck gets complicated with circuits. Winter in the Midwest brings in some real humdinger problems for us here at CRT Electronics. The one I’m currently working on is, of course, a rush job because the…
Generationally SpeakingApril 2014
See what makes us different ... and the same! In this month’s “Generationally Speaking” department, meet Shaun Farnsworth and Scott St. Amand, both technicians at Atlantic Motorcar Center (www.atlanticmotorcar.com), Wiscasset, Maine. The shop is owned by Bruce Howes, founder. Shaun…
News Briefs April 2014
Exclusive Offer: Mopar Subscription at 88% Discount! Unbelievable! That’s the best description of a new benefit for ASA members. If you act by April 30, you can get a Mopar TechAuthority Online subscription for an 88 percent discount! As an…
Great Things Happening
In many ways ASA is experiencing a rebirth and is currently in a whirlwind of positive activity. We’ve reported on the changes in our leadership, structure, new show venue and heightened energy over the past year. We are working to…
Vehicle Telematics Legislation Takes Center Stage in California
Legislation Is Premature California state Sen. Bill Monning has introduced Senate Bill 994, the Consumer Vehicle Information Choice and Control Act. The California Senate Legislative Counsel describes the legislation as follows: “The bill would require a manufacturer of any new…
What Would You Do?March 2014
Every shop owner runs into ‘situations.’ How they handle them is important ... do you agree with these fellow ASA members? Dilemma: This scenario comes from a shop that wishes to not be named. “I’ve got a good customer who…
GM’s Silverado: Did Redesign Make the Truck More Tech-Friendly?
Comparing the 2014 model with the 2007 – a lot can happen in seven years. This month I will take a second look at the Silverado. If you have been a reader for a long time you may remember nine…
Federal Legislative Objectives
113th Congress, 2nd Session – January 1-December 31, 2014 I. Monitor Legislation in the 113th Congress A. The Washington, D.C., office will advocate positions before the Congress in support of or in opposition to legislation as directed by the ASA…
