Safety legislation unlikely in the 113th Congress. The U.S. Congress continues to review vehicle safety concerns stemming from manufacturer recalls. This includes hearings, legislation and investigations. Although this review was intense during the final weeks of the 113th Congress, no…
The Automotive Service Association’s board of directors and Collision Division Operations Committee have begun their second initiative as they continue to focus on refinish issues and the issues’ effects on collision repair facilities. ASA’s goal is to educate the industry,…
ASA Partners with Keystone Insurers Group to Provide Coverage Through an agreement with Keystone Insurers Group, the Automotive Service Association is excited to offer a new member benefits package that will provide ASA member-shops with access to group dental and…
About this Year’s Guide Much is new this year about AutoInc.’s 24th annual Shop Management Software Guide. As always, though, the Guide is designed to give readers an overview of the shop management software systems on the market today and…
It’s your best approach to tracking down the problem(s). Problem description: Check electrical system. The battery goes dead after sitting a couple days. “Oh, yeah,” the customer said, “there was a lightning strike in the parking lot where I work…
What started in a garage has grown into a world-class facility. The Curt’s Service team includes (from left) Shaun Goldsby, Chris Bunce, Nathan McNeil, Greg Dargo, Tim Lupu, Amber Dimmer, Ryan Kennedy, Curt Massoll, Brian Nurmi,…
Members Encourage Program Improvements On Sept. 18, 2014, the U.S. House Committee on Small Business’ Subcommittee on Health and Technology held a hearing titled, “An Update on the Small Business Health Options Program: Is It Working for Small Businesses?” The…
See what makes us different ... and the same! Valley Automotive Repair and Electric in Maple Valley, Wash., has been serving the Maple Valley, Wash., community since 1981. It is family owned and run by Bryan K. Kelley, who purchased…
I took a hotline call the other day that reminded me of an odd problem on some Mitsubishi vehicles that I have seen many times now. Some of the vehicles involved are the Galant (1999 to 2004), Eclipse (2000 to…
Save on Products, Services You’re Already Using Save an Average of $150 Per Year ASA members receive special discounted pricing on quality consumer education and staff training in one package, in DVD format. AutoNetTV features an automotive television network with…
