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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every shop owner runs into ‘situations.’ How they handle them is important ... do you agree with these fellow ASA members? Dilemma This scenario happened to me 30 years ago when I was managing a small independent Honda repair shop.…
Digging a little deeper into the classic Prius It’s no secret that the…
House health care oversight continues. The U.S. House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology held a hearing titled, “Self-Insurance and Heath Benefits: An Affordable Option for Small Business?” The purpose of the hearing was to examine the…
Strong leadership character traits reflect good humor, guilelessness and sincerity. In this last installment of this series, I’ll finish with the last three of the nine principles of effective Character at the Top. The first three outlined the attitude you…
