Ken Miller, president of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), responded to yesterday’s announcement of the AASP National Board of Directors’ decision to dissolve the association at the national level. The Board had concluded that, in light of diminished affiliate numbers and increasing challenges of having a meaningful impact at the […]
AASP National Announces Dissolution
Moves comes after 25 years of operation. Assets will be distributed to state affiliates. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) Board of Directors announced its decision to wind down the operations of the national association at the end of 2024. The formation of AASP National was announced a quarter century ago in April 2000 […]
AASP Announces 2023-24 Executive Committee
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers elected its Executive Committee for 2023-24 during its Board of Directors meeting in Las Vegas during November. Dan Sjolseth, owner of Superior Service Center/St. Paul Automotive (Eagan/Apple Valley/St. Paul, Minnesota), accepted the gavel and will serve as president of the AASP National Board. Sjolseth has represented Minnesota on the […]
National Collision Repair Associations Release Position Statement on Scanning Compensation
Associations say scans are necessary and non-included operation. The Automotive Service Associated (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), on March 5 released a position statement on the issue of diagnostic scans and recalibration work. According to the position statement, the work is necessary and a […]
National Associations Respond to New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Op-Ed on Vetoed Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Commissioner Elias said in August 30 editorial that there is no proof of safety concerns suggested by proponents of bill requiring repairers to perform and insurers to pay for OEM collision repair procedures. Associations cite Texas case of improper repairs that led to lawsuit. In a letter today, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), […]
Registration Open for ASA’s September 12 Technology & Telematics Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is partnering with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers to host the 5th Annual Technology and Telematics Forum on September 12 in Troy, Mich. Detailed information about the event and registration is available online. Leading the forum will be automotive manufacturers, researchers, innovators, and technology developers to discuss next level issues […]
Tom Elder Elected Vice President of AASP National Board
The Alliance of Automotive Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) congratulated Tom Elder, the association’s past president and current treasurer, who was elected vice president of the AASP national board during their semi-annual meeting in Las Vegas during the SEMA Show. “I look forward to being a part of the Board and seeing if we can […]
AASP National Offers Webinar on How to Save a Problem Employee
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) is offering a free webinar, How to Save a Problem Employee, on December 6, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST. The members-only webinar will be led by instructor Rick White of 180BIZ. This webinar will touch on the current conditions, but focus on turning lackluster problem employees into […]
OEM Representatives to Discuss Collision Repair Certification at NORTHEAST Trade Show
The Alliance of Automotive Services Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it has invited leading vehicle manufacturers to discuss OEM collision repair certification programs at the Annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. The show will be held on March 18-20 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. The presentation will included representatives from Ford, Nissan, […]
AASP-MN Raises Over $8000 for Mechanical and Collision Repair Education
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) recently raised nearly $8,500 during its 2016 fundraising campaign to support the AASP-MN Automotive AASP-MN logoEducation Fund. The majority of that money was raised at the Association’s 14th annual Race for Automotive Education, held January 12th & 13th at ProKart Indoors, in Burnsville, Minn., and will […]