NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – With the COVID-19 pandemic putting tremendous strain on shop owners, one technology company is using its expertise to help ASA member-shops during the crisis. For ASA members exclusively, MobileSoft – an ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding continues to relay information to aid members and others, as the Trump Administration provides updates and spotlights resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The…
From Aftermarket Matters LAKEWOOD, Wash.—A panel discussion with ASA Northwest members, moderated by Carm Capriotto of Remarkable Results Radio Podcast, will discuss today’s business opportunities in the present pandemic, followed by a question-and-answer session. It will take place Thursday, April…
From Aftermarket Matters IRVINE, Calif.—CarMD.com Corporation has released its 2020 CarMD Vehicle Health Index, marking 10 years since the first annual release of the report on check engine light-related repairs, costs and trends. The April 2020 report includes a year-over-year…
"The 2020 Virus is a 'Black Swan' event (see N. Taleb’s The Black Swan) that will have immense consequences for the aftermarket during 2020 and for many years ahead. Vehicle sales in the U.S. are one of the first business…
Alan McAvoy has been teaching technicians about Chrysler air conditioning systems for a very long time. In fact, he’s one of the best in the business! Listen in as Alan provides an overview of what’s new in the FCA lineup…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate passed an interim Coronavirus emergency package by unanimous consent. The package includes additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), hospitals, and testing. The bipartisan agreement comes days after…
We have all been through it before: SARS, MERS, N1H1.
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced paid leave protections will now be enforced. There was a temporary non-enforcement period of paid leave protections to allow employers and American workers covered by the new law, established under the Families First…
Maximum performance in sports, as in business, almost always occurs with sound coaching. Realize that you are never beholden to anyone or anything that is not contributing to or bettering your life. In life,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) report, which includes approvals through April 16 and shows $342 billion in "net approved dollars." The program, which provides small businesses with funds to pay…
On the week, the national gas price average decreased by a nickel pushing the year-over-year savings to $1.03/gallon. Today, 20 states have pump price averages that are $1/gallon or more cheaper compared to last year, with another dozen states within…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Over the past few months, the U.S. has dealt with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic to every part of our daily lives. For those workers who are on the front lines of battling the pandemic, the Occupational…
https://youtu.be/EovgtYlytxM In this video, ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher encourages taking action and talks about what can be expected this week on legislative and other fronts. Topics include the CARES Act, writing letters to Congress, and industry surveys that ASA…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA is asking its members to send a letter to urge their members of Congress to act now and pass additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. CLICK HERE to send letter U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement regarding the success of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): “The Treasury Department and SBA launched the unprecedented Paycheck…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding shared this important “What You Need to Know About Paid Leave” document (CLICK TO VIEW PDF), as yet another way to help ASA members and others navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.…
Over the past few months, the U.S. has dealt with the impact of COVID19 pandemic to every part of our daily lives. As governors nationwide have issued stay at home or shelter in place orders, Americans have reduced road use…
