MSO Symposium advisory board members have met several times over the past few months to discuss plans for the 12th annual MSO Symposium. This unique program provides executive-level information on current trends in the collision repair industry along with micro-…
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, July 27, 2023 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting July 17 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites in Indianapolis, IN. ASA Chairman Scott…
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2023 – This morning, Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. During the hearing, titled “Is There…
Landmark agreement guarantees consumer choice in automotive repair Ability to have vehicles serviced in well-equipped shops by well-trained technicians: “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” Includes thousands of independent auto repair professionals and the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in U.S. Applies to…
So many shop owners suffer from a killer management mistake: micromanaging. You don’t typically realize you are doing it until the damage is done. So let’s break it down. Micromanaging is a style of management where you, the shop owner…
ASA Colorado hosted the 2023 Summit at Lincoln Tech in Denver, offering courses throughout the day for technicians, service advisors, and shop owners. There was good food, lots of training, networking, and fun. Learn more about ASA Colorado at https://asacolorado.org/…
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer, 2WD, V8-4.6L, VIN W, Automatic transmission/transaxle Mileage: 196,459 Problem: After the owner tried replacing the #5 coil, to repair a P0305 misfire diagnostic trouble code (DTC), this Explorer ended up at the shop with a hard…
We all know that these incredibly challenging times are impacting businesses and people all around the world. To help maximize your shop’s sales and profits in the face of these difficulties, here are 3 simple and cost-free tips that you…
These days the automotive industry is changing so rapidly, it’s hard to stay on top of what innovations will come next. The pressure for independent workshops to upgrade their technology is increasing due to the need to accommodate more technologically…
Tom Piippo's One Eye in the Mirror I ran across a story the other day that I feel I just have to share. This story may be 100 years old or more but is still relevant today. I would give…
