ASA Report from Capitol Hill: Latest COVID-19 stimulus provisions
U.S. Senate Republicans have released the latest COVID-19 Economic Stimulus provisions.
Features
Car Care Council: Summer heat takes a toll on your car’s battery
If you’re feeling the summer heat, so is your car’s battery.
Is your car unsafe? Understanding recalls
Only you can protect your family or yourself from defective or noncompliant vehicles or equipment that could pose a threat to your safety.
AAA: National average decreases as gas demand remains low
As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the country.
5 ways collision shops can meet technology needs
As automotive businesses have navigated the pandemic and prepared for a return to “normal” business, many have spent time improving their facilities, from painting and organizing to implementing new processes. But one area that many collision repair facilities overlook on…
Used vehicle market continues to strengthen
BUSINESS WIRE In the July 2020 Used Car and Light Truck Guidelines Plus Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported that wholesale used vehicle activity continued to improve over the course of June as the market fully…
Toyota recalls pickup trucks
From Ratchet+Wrench Toyota is recalling 183,397 units of its Toyota Tundra pickup trucks after the vehicle's electrical system was improperly installed, reports Consumer Reports. According to the report, the turn signal bulbs were connected to the wrong wires, meaning they…
ASA supports bi-partisan Small Business Comeback Act
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) expressed its support for the recently introduced bipartisan bill, H.R. 7671 the Small Business Comeback Act in the House of Representatives. H.R. 7671 helps small businesses that are affected by the financial impact due to…
ASA Podcast (Episode 53): Playing the long game
The latest episode of the ASA Podcast is now available! Danny Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Apex, N.C.-based Autoshop Solutions. He’s also an AMi instructor and routinely offers good advice to shop owners looking to grow their business.…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Three outlets propel purchased service
"Three groups of repair outlets have dominated car and light truck Purchased Service growth across the U.S. during the past five years (2014 to 2019). Purchased Service (the cost of mechanics to install products…
Online service advisor sales training launched by Elite, JASPER
Elite has announced that the company has launched Sales Master University™, an ongoing online course that provides service advisors with a consistent flow of sales training. This new online sales training service is sponsored by Jasper Engines & Transmissions. JASPER…
Gas price volatility low across the country, national average holds steady this week
The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.19 as 1/3 of states saw gas prices decrease and only 10 states saw gas prices increase by two to four cents. State averages saw minimal fluctuation as demand…
Hyundai Recalls 270,000 Vehicles
From Ratchet+Wrench Hyundai is recalling vehicles that are equipped with tire inflator kits. When the inflator is plugged into the 12-volt power outlet, once commonly used as a cigarette lighter, a fire risk emerges. According to Consumer Reports, the outlets…
IRS unveils ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams for 2020
IRS YouTube Videos The Internal Revenue Service announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. This year, the Dirty Dozen focuses…
Politico: Biden releases clean energy plan
From Politico Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would invest $2 trillion to set the U.S. on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which Biden says will “create millions of good-paying jobs…
AMi announces departure of Jeff Peevy as president
From AMi The Automotive Management Institute announced Thursday, effective July 31st, Jeff Peevy, AMAM has resigned his position as president to return to I-CAR as VP of Technical Products, Programs, and Services. Peevy took…
Aftermarket Matters: Signs of another challenging spell for the auto care industry
From Aftermarket Matters BETHESDA, Md.—The Auto Care Association’s Market Insights report highlights recent trends in vehicle miles traveled that are encouraging, but perhaps offset by other statistics that loom as indicators of another rough patch for the U.S. economy and the aftermarket.…
Dick Schoonover, former ASA Collision leader, passes away
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
