Video: ASA Washington, D.C. representative discusses Economic Relief Legislation passage
During a Facebook Live late Monday, ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding discussed U.S. Senate passage of much-awaited Economic Relief Legislation.
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Trump signs Economic Relief Legislation, 2nd PPP included
The U.S. Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Act today. This legislation, which passed along with the $1.4 trillion FY21 budget package, is the second largest stimulus package ever passed, behind the CARES Act, which was passed in March of this year. The bill now goes to the President for signature. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation.
AAA commends NHTSA & Department of Transportation on commitment to protect 1st responders at the roadside
From AAA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2020) - AAA commends Senators Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer and Representative Bustos for their request of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the effectiveness of Move Over laws. We are not surprised by the report’s findings that there is a lack of traffic…
AAA: Gas prices spike ahead of the holidays
Pump prices across the country are getting more expensive as we head into the last weeks of the year. Since Monday, the national gas price average has jumped six cents to $2.22.
Video: ASA member 'unlocks mystery,' helps another repair shop 'get the job done'
Tomi Oliva, an ASA and Trained By Techs member, helps another shop get the job done for their client by unlocking the mystery and repairing the cause of some warning lights and codes set after a Clockspring replacement on a VW Tiquan.
Report: Odometer fraud on rise throughout U.S.
CARFAX data suggests that more than 1.8 million vehicles on the road today have had their odometer rolled back, a 13-percent annual increase over 2019. Odometer rollbacks can also lead to unexpected repair costs.
Survey: Vast majority of shops report decline in revenue from pandemic
IMR Inc., an automotive market research firm, has released new insights on the current financial situation of independent repair shops in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as insights on disruptions in parts delivery.
Report: Vehicles ranked according to check-engine light frequencies & repair costs
CarMD.com Corporation released its 2020 CarMD Vehicle Health Index Make and Model Reliability Rankings on Wednesday, continuing its decade-long tradition of analyzing and reporting on which model year 1996 to 2020 vehicles require the fewest check engine light repairs and which cost least to fix when they do need repairs.
Spotlight: Cooper Tire shares 'The Art & Science of Tire Design'
New tires are not likely to be at the top of your customers’ holiday wish lists, yet choosing and replacing tires should be a priority for everyone who owns a car.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Auto parts store revolution
The number of Automotive Parts Stores climbed by approximately 600 outlets between 2014 and 2019. However, this growth does not reflect the dramatic change in the mix of Jobbers and Retail Auto Parts Stores.
ASA Podcast: Fighting for Independent Repair Shops in Washington, D.C.
Bob Redding, ASA's Washington, D.C. representative, is fighting for the independent service industry.
U.S. Senate releases bill text for economic stimulus legislation
The U.S. Congress took another step towards reaching a deal on economic stimulus for COVID-19 relief by releasing the legislative text for a $798 billion bill yesterday. This legislation was drafted by the bipartisan group of senators and is part-one of a two-part plan for relief.
AAA: Three-quarters of Americans expected to stay home this holiday season
AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season.
Latest Car Recalls: Is yours on the list?
From the Detroit Free Press The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for December 3 through 10, including a Kia recall involving 294,756 units and a Hyundai recall involving 128,948 units. See the list of this week's…
Report: GM to bring 30 new electric vehicles to market in next 5 years
From the Detroit Free Press General Motors is expanding the number of electric vehicles it will bring to market by 2025. At the Barclays Global Automotive Conference on Thursday, GM…
AAA: Gasoline demand sees 4 straight weeks of declines
Since the beginning of November, U.S. gasoline demand has softened.
WATCH NOW: Shop Owners Andy Fiffick & Bryan Gossel discuss PPP
ASA spoke with Ohio shop owner Andy Fiffick and Colorado shop owner Bryan Gossel about their experiences with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and navigating their businesses through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Independent repair shop financial outlook & parts delivery disruption
91% of independent repair shops reported a decrease in revenue this year 47% of independent repair shops are still occasionally experiencing disruption in parts delivery Despite occasional delays, only 11% of independent repair shops are sourcing parts from alternative suppliers…
