Generationally SpeakingMarch 2014
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…
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Erie Insurance Contributes $10K to Collision Repair Education Foundation
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 Good for Business, Study Finds
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…
100th Lift Inspector Certified by ALI
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…
ASA Shop Members: Take the AASA/ASA Survey on Parts Warranty and Returns
ASA shop members are encouraged to take an online survey before March 14 about parts return processes. This joint effort between ASA and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association is designed to learn more about the needs and preferences of repair…
OEMs Will Play Significant Role In NACE/CARS 2014
Detroit to Host the Shows July 30-Aug. 2 With a reminder that NACE-CARS 2014 will be held July 30-Aug. 2 in Detroit comes word that a number of OEMs have already committed to a stronger-than-ever presence at this year’s shows.…
Failure, as a Motivator
I’ve lately been working on a new mechanical shop venture for the company I work for. The shop was previously occupied by a tenant whose business was failing. The business was apparently unable to keep up with its rent, utility,…
ASA Welcomes New Affiliate in Pennsylvania
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) board of directors has approved an affiliation agreement naming ASA of PA as its 13th affiliate. “The ASA members in Pennsylvania are a dynamic group of professionals and we couldn’t be more pleased to develop…
No-Start After Fender Bender
Circuit relay causes a mystery on ’96 Lexus. When the ’96 Lexus was dropped at our door, it came with a simple concern: “Vehicle stopped running following accident. Airbags have deployed.” A trip to the ES300 confirmed that both airbags…
Generationally SpeakingFebruary 2014
See what makes us different ... and the same! About 90 percent of ASA member-shops are family-owned businesses, according to our 2013 “How’s Your Business?” survey results. Learn what different generations from the same shop are thinking and how they…
ASA Encourages State Farm PartsTrader Action
ASA has been working with independent repairers and their state affiliate associations that have taken an active role in addressing the insurer parts procurement mandates on a state level. ASA anticipates that 2014 will see more legislative activity on parts…
ACDelco Offers Free Online Training for Instructors, Students
To help groom the next generation of skilled automotive technicians, ACDelco is providing a limited number of free, web-based training courses to instructors and students enrolled in programs accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). As part of…
Who’s Your Hero?
The more I think of it, the more heroes I have. Of course there are those who first come to mind, great leaders such as Abraham Lincoln. Then, the longer I think about it, there have been many who have…
Voting Now Open for 2014 National Elections
The candidates profiled on the following pages comprise the official ballot for the 2014 elections for the Automotive Service Association® (ASA) national board of directors. All regular members in good standing with ASA are eligible to vote for one position…
ASA’s New Scan Tool Matrix Resource Center
See how this new resource will provide a greater knowledge of scan tools. For more than three years, the ASA Mechanical Division Operations Committee has been working with carmakers, some of the brightest technicians in the country, AutoShop Solutions and…
Federal Insurance Office Modernization Report Released
Report sends mixed message on state regulation versus federal regulation. Title V of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act required that the newly established Federal Insurance Office (FIO) of the U.S. Department of Treasury “conduct a study…
‘Shop Owner of the Year’ Award Prompts Praise for Diane Larson
She’s active in the industry locally, nationally, statewide. The Car Care Council Women’s Board has named Diane Larson, AAM, “Female Service Shop Owner of the Year.” Larson, owner of Larson’s Service Inc. in Peabody, Mass., is an active member of…
ASA Announces Dates, Location for 2014 Business Meeting
To be held in conjunction with Vision Expo ASA will hold its next annual business meeting March 6 at The Sheraton Overland Park in Overland Park, Kan. The meeting coincides with the Vision Expo, an annual education and trade show…
