Testimonial: ASA Florida member talks of importance of joining association
ASA Florida member Terry Wynter on Friday spoke with ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher about the merits of becoming an ASA member.
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Carvana debuts 2nd Pennsylvania 'Car Vending Machine'
PITTSBURGH (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, unveiled its newest Car Vending Machine today in Pittsburgh. The newest addition to the Steel City’s skyline stands eight stories tall and holds 27 vehicles,…
WATCH NOW: ASA's upcoming annual meeting to feature 'Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Here' course
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher on Thursday spoke with Sara Fraser, who will be teaching a course at ASA's upcoming annual meeting called "Generation Z – Move Over Millennials, Gen Z is Here." Fraser will…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Chevy Sonic 'whistles & idles rough'
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 1.8L 4 CYL, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 48,026 Problem: The customer’s concern was that the MIL was on, the engine idled rough and there was a whistling noise coming from under the hood. Details: The technician pulled two DTCs: P0171…
LISTEN NOW: Impressive panel joins ASA lobbyist for 'Washington Watch' webinar
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An impressive panel joined ASA lobbyist Robert L. Redding Jr. for Wednesday's "Washington Watch" webinar. The webinar presented attendees with an opportunity to hear updates on how legislation is impacting…
Blog: Your GPS for Business Success: 5 Stages of Business
Business success comes from focusing on the priorities at each stage. It’s about sequencing. Taking the steps needed to do the right activities at the right time. In the end we are all measured and held accountable to RESULTS.
Auto repair shop owner wants community to know of ex-manager's conviction for embezzlement
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Tom Piippo: Case of 'the needle in the haystack'
The customer complaint was one of the usual.
Tech Tips: (by ALLDATA): Mitsubishi experiences electrical problems after body repairs
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, L4-2.4L SOHC, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 145,009 Problem: The car was a sublet from a body shop after they did repairs because the radio, turn signals, low beams and the low-speed wipers were inoperative. The steering column switches and…
ASA-National employee becomes U.S. citizen, welcomed during naturalization ceremony
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – Desi Mawi’s trek to become a U.S. citizen started five long years ago. It ended Monday when former President George W. Bush welcomed her and roughly 50 others as…
Publication mentions record-breaking attendance at ASA Colorado Summit
ASA Colorado breaking attendance records at its recent annual summit has garnered the attention of yet another publication. Parts & People talks about the ASA Colorado's Summit at Lincoln Tech welcoming 450 attendees and vendors in January, which was 100…
ASA leader featured prominently in March issue of Autobody News
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher is prominently featured in this month's print issue of Autobody News. The article, in which Fisher "shares his goals for the industry," is on the front page of the…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Hyundai Elantra 'dies at idle'
Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Elantra, L4-1.8L, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 118,998 Problem: The customer’s concern was that engine would not idle after it had warmed up. The malfunction indication light was OFF. If the engine speed was held over 800-850 rpm, the engine would stay running. Details: The…
ASA urging Missouri senators to oppose bill to eliminate state's vehicle safety inspection program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA is asking Missouri repairers and vehicle owners to urge their state senators to oppose House Bill 451, a proposal aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto…
J.D. Power: Dealer service departments lagging in communication with vehicle owners
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Satisfaction scores tend to increase when car dealership service departments use customers' preferred methods of communication. However, dealerships are not regularly doing so, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released…
ASA Annual Meeting to feature important ‘Talent Recruitment & Retention’ panel discussion
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, March 14, 2019 – Issues surrounding the need for new technical and management talent and the challenges faced from a growing shortage of qualified technicians will be explored during an in-depth discussion at ASA’s Annual Business Meeting &…
TV Report: 'Thieves steal tools meant to repair cars for the poor'
By Kimberly Jackson/KTUL TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A non-profit organization, The Car Care Clinic, is dealing with losing $15,000 worth of equipment. The program does car repairs at low prices for people who have low to moderate income. Lonnie Vaughn says…
Tech Tips (by ALLDATA): Jeep emission monitors keep resetting, engine stalls
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Wrangler, L6-4.0L, VIN S, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 167,000 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop because the emissions monitors kept resetting and the engine intermittently stalled. Details: Another shop had previously replaced the rear B1S2 O2 sensor due to…
