The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced a new member benefit in cooperation with NAPA AUTO PARTS. The purpose of ASA’s partnership with NAPA was to develop a membership benefit program aimed specifically at scan tools and subscription costs to access OE information. And due to the enormous popularity of Mopar’s TechAuthority Online program, NAPA has […]
U.S. Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Ozone Rule
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety held a hearing last week titled “Examining Pathways Towards Compliance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ground-Level Ozone.” During the hearing, the Subcommittee addressed S. 2882, Ozone Standards Implementation Act […]
ASA Michigan Testifies in Support of Legislation Reversing Sales Tax on Core Charges
ASA Michigan is working to reverse a decades old regulation that has caused numerous challenges over the years when returning or exchanging cores. Michigan Public Act 167 of 1933 requires a repair facility or customer to pay sales tax on the parts core regardless of whether the core is kept, returned for refund or exchanged […]
MEMA Urges Michigan Governor to Veto House Bill 4344
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is working to convince Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to veto House Bill 4344 that revises the state’s licensing laws. The bill includes a provision to restricting the use of non-OEM collision repair parts. The bill, amended and approved by a vote of 86-23 in the House of Representative […]
ASA of Connecticut Hosts Golf Outing to Benefit Military Support Organization
Over 90 Golfers recently attended The Automotive Service Association of Connecticut’s (ASA-CT) sixth annual golf outing at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Conn., where monies were raised to donate to various veterans organizations in Connecticut. “ASA-CT’s annual golf outing raises funds each year to give to local charities within the state,” stated Lisa […]
ASA to Host Webinar on U.S. DOL Overtime Rule Impact on Automotive Service and Collision Repair Facilities
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold a webinar on June 15 on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Overtime Rule. The rule updates the regulations governing which executive, administrative and professional employees are entitled to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime pay protections. Webinar presenters include: Brian Farrington – Farrington is […]
I-CAR Announces Major Presence at NACE
NACE | CARS announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will once again have a major presence throughout this year’s event, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA this summer from August 9 -13. I-CAR will offer the latest collision repair training at NACE, including the launch of the […]
Rhode Island Telematics Bill Opposed by ASA Stalls in Committee
Association believes bill wouldn’t improve repair industry access as industry information needs already satisfied. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that on May 24, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 2055. The legislation attempts to regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected-car vehicle data. ASA opposes […]
U.S. House Committee Holds Hearing on Perkins Career Education Act
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported on a U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing held May 17 titled, “Helping Students Succeed by Strengthening the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.” Reauthorized in 2006, the Carl D. Perkins Act allocates federal grants to states for distribution to secondary school districts and […]
Michigan Senate Passes Amended House Bill to Modernize State Service and Repair Act
Legislation supported by ASA Michigan returns to the House to reconcile amendments. Amendments clarifies crash parts certification bodies for major components. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The amended bill was passed by the State […]