WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative, fights every day for our members. This Podcast tells you how important that work is to your business. Listen in as Bob offers insight and the very latest information on what…
From TakingTheHill.com The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) on occupant protection for automated driving systems. Per NHTSA, the proposal aims “to modernize numerous Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and clarify ambiguities…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 19, 2020 – During this critical time of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Automotive Service Association has submitted a letter – with aftermarket coalition members – to the National Governors Association, U.S. Conference of…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — ASA has slated Aug. 24-25 as the new dates for the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum), annual business meeting and live PODCASTS. The event had originally…
From Aftermarket Matters Editor’s Note: Carolyn Coquillette is the founder and CEO of Shop-Ware Inc., based in San Francisco, and is owner of Luscious Garage, a hybrid specialty shop, also in San Francisco. Below is from Coquillette’s Shop-Ware blog. Coronavirus…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 18, 2020 – During this critical time of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Automotive Service Association has been working in a coalition to assure independent repairers are included in any stimulus package for the…
Here is a list of tips that you may find helpful as you interact with customers and as you service and repair vehicles.
From TakingTheHill.com The Automotive Service Association has joined other automotive service providers and suppliers in signing on to a letter addressed to Bill McBride, executive director of the National Governors Association, stressing the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses. The…
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the electric vehicle (EV) charging station market and it is poised to grow by nearly $20 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 34 percent during the forecast period. The report offers an…
"Repair Specialists and Foreign Specialists are the two major types of automotive Specialty Repair outlets in the U.S. Together, they topped by one-third the overall growth rate of total Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) light vehicle products over the past five years and…
From the Car Care Council Drivers who live in cold and wet climates are all too familiar with what happens to roadways when the ice begins to thaw or flooding occurs. Potholes appear and they are a major pitfall of…
From Consumer Reports Washing hands and cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces are two of the best ways to defend against spreading the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As COVID-19 spreads, you’ve probably already learned…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, March 17, 2020 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is excited to announce its newest corporate member: AirPro Diagnostics based in Jacksonville, Fla. Corporate membership provides an opportunity for companies to expand their relationships with ASA…
The COVID-19 Coronovirus has impacted virtually every corner of our lives. The measures we are being asked to take to help reverse the spread of the virus has already resulted in the rescheduling or canceling of meetings and events which…
From Reuters Automakers General Motors (GM.N), Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) (FCAU.N) are forming a Coronavirus task force along with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union to improve protections for their employees and limit the spread…
From the Jerusalem Post In a 2017 study carried out by the American Automobile Association, 78% of Americans said they were afraid to ride in a self-driving vehicle. Seeking to ensure that autonomous vehicle technology overcomes the psychological barrier, a…
DETROIT, March 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees…
Consumer Reports has developed an excellent Coronavirus Resource Hub for consumers. "The novel coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year has quickly spread around the globe and is now advancing across the U.S. The virus, known as COVID-19,…
