On July 1, 2025, the United States Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) on a 51-50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance provided the tiebreaking vote. The U.S. House must approve the Senate’s version before the bill can be…
North Dakota has decided to buck a trend in the way states approach automotive insurance issues. Most states discourage auto insurance companies from directing their policyholders to certain auto body shops. In other words, they cannot prevent their policyholders from…
Some in Congress like to invoke independent auto repair shops to appear on the side of the little guy. They now have an opportunity to support legislation that addresses their data concerns as well as important safety issues for independent…
After many years of dedicated service, ASA Secretary/Treasurer Tom Piippo is stepping down as he finishes out his final term on the ASA Board of Directors following the sale of his shop, Tri-County Motors, last fall. His leadership, advocacy and commitment have…
Most of us love a good fixer-upper. While most are residential, this one was located in a local high school. An old mechanical shop, long abandoned and repurposed for storage, was restored to its former glory last year in Albuquerque,…
Walk into most auto industry shops or scan the headlines, and you’ll hear the same three challenges on repeat: “We can’t find techs.” “Parts are killing our margins.” “We can’t keep up with technology.” But here's the truth: These aren’t…
Registration for the 14th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members strongly recommend collision industry leadership and management take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to gather with peers and obtain updates on the status and direction of the…
The 2025 MSO Symposium returns to Las Vegas on Monday, November 3rd for its 14th annual conference. The Automotive Service Association looks forward to hosting the collision repair industry and kicking off the week of the SEMA/AAPEX show, the automotive…
Innovations in automotive technology often result in new costly expenses for automotive repairers. A recent study conducted by the University of North Florida found that acquiring the equipment needed to conduct advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) calibrations could set a…
If you own a single-location auto shop and want more time back in your day, there’s one hurdle you’re almost guaranteed to hit: delegation. It’s not that you don’t have a team. It’s that handing off responsibility feels risky. This…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) installed its new 2025-26 Board of Directors during its annual meeting held July 29-30. New Officers and Directors The newly installed ASA board features a blend of experienced leaders representing both the collision and mechanical…
On July 3, 2025, the United States House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) on a 218-214 vote after the U.S. Senate passed it a few days prior on a 51-50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance provided…
I often hear people say, “I’m retired” or “I’m on a fixed income”, usually when they’re trying to justify a lower price or asking for a discount. And while I understand where they’re coming from, it often strikes a deeper…
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 – The United States House of Representatives’ Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing on June 26, 2025 titled, “Looking Under the Hood: The State of NHTSA and Motor Vehicle…
Most shop owners pride themselves on being great problem-solvers. And in many ways, they are. When things go sideways, they step in, adapt, and get it handled. But there’s a blind spot that often gets overlooked: we’re solving symptoms instead…
With more than four decades in the collision repair industry, Dan Stander has built a reputation as a business owner and an innovator who connects diverse industry stakeholders. This July, Stander will step into the role of chairman of the…
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) is thrilled to announce the extension of its limited-time offer to help automotive professionals jumpstart their path to success. Through June 2025, individuals pursuing the prestigious Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation can now claim a…
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2025 as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). ASE encourages industry members to use Automotive Service Professionals Month as an opportunity to show appreciation for service professionals and host recognition…
