ASA: Helpful tips for repair shops, others amid COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Here is a list of tips that you may find helpful as you interact with customers and as you service and repair vehicles.
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COVID-19: ASA signs on to letter to NGA urging help for small businesses
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…
Electric Vehicle charging station market poised to grow
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…
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Specialty Repair dominates 'Do-It-For-Me' growth
"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…
The Pitfalls of Potholes: Look for the warning signs of vehicle damage
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…
CR: 'How you can kill Coronavirus in your car without damaging interior surfaces'
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…
AirPro Diagnostics joins ASA as Corporate Member
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…
ASA Podcast (Episode 30): ATE training event moves to August
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…
Reuters: 'Automakers, union form joint task force to limit Coronavirus outbreak'
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…
Study: 'Driverless cars must be designed around user personality to succeed'
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…
UAW, GM, Ford & FCA to enhance Coronavirus protections for workers
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…
Consumers! Check out Consumer Reports' Coronavirus Resource Hub
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,…
COVID-19: ASA signs on to letter calling for disaster relief for small businesses, employees
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association has signed on to a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy — requesting COVID-19 disaster relief…
ASA training, business event postponed until late August or early September
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Noting the seriousness of the Coronavirus, ASA’s Board of Directors decided Friday to postpone the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum) and annual business meeting until late August or…
ASA Podcast (Episode 29): A/C compressor diagnosis tips
Richard Hawkins, A/C Tech Team at 1-800 Radiator & A/C, knows mobile air conditioning systems. That’s particularly true when it comes to diagnosing modern compressors. LISTEN NOW: Episode 29 – ASA Podcast Series Listen in to hear Richard share how…
CR: Jeep Wranglers & Gladiators recalled for fire risk
From Consumer Reports Jeep is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions because they may overheat and pose an increased fire risk. The concern is that the clutch pressure plate (the mechanism that transfers engine…
J.D. Power: Coronavirus could cause car part shortages
From the Detroit News The coronavirus pandemic could cause parts shortages at auto dealership service departments, J.D. Power warned as it unveiled its 2020 U.S. Customer Service Index survey. “There’s no telling how widespread or long lasting the ripple effect…
Study: Pollution from tire wear 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions
Tight regulation of exhaust emissions by the EU has meant that new cars emit very little particle pollution But tire wear pollution is unregulated and can be 1,000 times worse, finds independent real-world testing experts Emissions Analytics Increased popularity of…
