Understanding the challenges the auto repair industry is facing with COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is holding a free one-hour, online Virtual Industry Professional Forum at Noon (EDT) on Wednesday, May 6. Registration for the event is available online. According to Ray Fisher, ASA President and Executive Director, the discussion will include: A review […]
Virginia Governor Signs Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Legislation
The Automotive Service Association reports that after efforts earlier this year to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) has signed a bill that keeps safety inspection programs in place in the state. House Bill (HB) 1414 states, “Motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers required to be inspected pursuant to […]
Automotive Repair and Business Groups Call on States for Consistency on Essential Business Designations
Business groups ask states to follow federal guidance on essential business and critical infrastructure to eliminate confusion and supply chain disruptions. Separately, a national group of business associations and a group of automotive repair and supplier associations sent letters to state leaders calling for consistent application of essential business designations based upon guidance provided by […]
ASA Sets August 24-25 for Several Rescheduled Events
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has slated August 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 been scheduled for May 4-5, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at the Hurst Conference Center, but […]
ASA Asks Members to Contact Their Governor on Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration
Association advocates for its small business owners during coronavirus health crisis. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been working in a coalition to assure independent repairers are included in any stimulus package for the coronavirus response governmental agencies during this time. According to the association, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has said it will […]
Collision Repair Associations Announce Event Cancellations
ASA Training, Business Event Postponed Noting the seriousness of the Coronavirus, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) 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 early September. The board made the decision after some […]
NICB and ASA Supported Chop Shop Bill Passes New Mexico House Committee Vote
The New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee at a hearing on Tuesday recommended passage of House Bill 156 (HB 156). As CollisionWeek reported Monday, the legislation would make it a felony to dismantle unlawfully obtained motor vehicles, sell or purchase illegally obtained components. The legislation is supported by both the National Insurance Crime […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference May 4-5
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) posted the schedule for its Annual Business Meeting & Conference. The 2020 event will be held May 4-5 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas. The schedule of events includes: Monday, May 4 8 a.m. – noon – Classes Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch/Keynote 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 […]
Supporters and Opponents of Massachusetts Right to Repair Legislation Detail Viewpoints at Hearing
Industry members detail concerns over future access to vehicle diagnostics and programming for legislators. Vehicle manufacturers outline opposition. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on Monday, January 13 on proposed legislation to update automotive right to repair laws to take into account new technologies such as telematics. […]
ASA Urges Industry to Contact Legislators on Virginia Proposal to Eliminate Safety Inspection Program
In his budget briefing, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the elimination of state vehicle safety inspections and believes these programs benefit the motoring public. ASA is urging Virginia repairers and vehicle owners to send a letter to their representatives […]
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