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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
See what makes us different ... and the same! Ariel Flores, Baby Boomer What is one piece of advice your parents gave you that still sticks with you today? Never give up and work hard. What is the best decision…
Erie Insurance has donated $10,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation to assist the charitable organization’s efforts to support high school and college collision school programs, instructors, and students across the country. To answer the industry’s need of skilled entry-level…
Uniforms can speak volumes about a business’ operations and brand, as found by a recent study commissioned by Cintas Corporation. Cintas is an ASA sponsored benefit provider and offers special pricing on certain products to members. The survey, conducted online…
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has certified the 100th lift inspector through the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program, making it easier than ever for lift owners to find qualified individuals to perform mandated annual lift inspections. Nicholas Lewandowski of Allied…
