ASA Podcast (Episode 84): Great ideas for finding & developing the next generation of technicians
Like many in the automotive service industry, Dave Hinz's interest in fixing what’s broken started early.
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Report: CARES ACT funding for the automotive service industry during COVID-19
Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses. Since January 11, 2021, the US Treasury opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to continue providing a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.
10 Top Picks of 2021: Best Cars of the Year
Highlights of the best of the best in Consumer Reports' annual Top Picks, standouts in popular price categories and types.
Biden administration announces changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
This morning, President Biden announced tweaks to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that are intended to focus loans to the smallest businesses that may have been left behind in previous iterations of the program.
Report: Electric vehicle share in U.S. reaches record levels
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the US in 2020 reached record market share of 1.8%, demonstrating increased consumer interest for electric vehicles, according to new analysis from IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), a world leader in information, analytics and…
AAA: Icy temperatures fuel spikes at the pump
Motorists are filling-up to some of the most expensive gas prices seen in over a year.
Pricing, ethics & the reputation of your shop’s business
At Elite we know that once someone comes into your shop, you’ll do everything you can to generate a happy customer, and make a fair profit. Unfortunately, some customers will put you to the test when it comes to the prices you charge.
Video: Mark your calendar! ASA X50 Conference & Expo
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! April 30-May 1. ASA X50 Conference & Expo.
Report: 2021 list of 'most loved vehicles' in America
Why are customers returning to the new vehicle market and making purchases during a global pandemic when typical driving needs of the work commute and taking kids to school are significantly reduced?
Report: Average new-vehicle prices continue to surpass $40,000
The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book has reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the U.S. was $40,857 in January 2021.
ASA Podcast (Episode 83): Building on your passion & giving back
Brian Smith, owner of Gig Harbor Automotive Service in Washington state, started in the business when he was 16 years old, working in a gas station for what would become his future father- and mother-in-law.
Report: Longer vehicle ownership impacts repair market
New cars and light trucks are being kept much longer by their original buyers than ever before.
AAA: Price of crude & national gas average will soon top 2020’s highest
With the price of crude consistently increasing, so have gas prices because crude oil accounts for more than 50% of the price at the pump.
R+W: ASA confronts EVs, counterfeit parts & ADAS issues
Leaders of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a virtual briefing to update media outlets and its members on several of the issues the organization plans to track and provide guidance on in the year ahead.
Report: Smaller & regional auto insurers once again get top grades from collision repairers
Collision repairers continue to see smaller auto insurers outpacing the 10 largest insurers in terms of working to ensure quality repairs and customer service, according to the findings of the 2021 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.”
The Latest: Car recalls for Feb. 4-11
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for Feb. 4-11, including a Cadillac recall involving 2,641,272 units and a Mercedes-Benz recall involving 24,550 units.
7 employee recruiting tips for new technicians & service advisors
From Aftermarket Matters By Bob Cooper / Elite Worldwide 1. Most shop owners will wait until they need someone before they start recruiting. This is a major mistake. Instead of hiring the best service…
Study: Pandemic economy drove demand for auto loan refinancing with record savings
RateGenius, a fintech company with a proprietary consumer-lending platform, has released its annual study revealing the current state of the auto refinance market for 2021, finding that savings are at a historical high and interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in years, with the current state of the economy driving demand in 2020 leading into 2021.
