The Automotive Service Association (ASA) released additional details on the course offerings at its upcoming ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference. “There’s something for everyone,” said Ray Fisher, ASA Executive Director. “It will give members and their staffs the opportunity to receive much-needed technical training and keep up with the latest in ever-changing technology.” The […]
ASA Annual Meeting to Feature Talent, Recruitment and Retention Panel Discussion
Issues surrounding the need for new technical and management talent and the challenges faced from a growing shortage of qualified technicians will be explored during an in-depth discussion at the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Annual Business Meeting & Conference. Scheduled for 1-5 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 1, the Talent, Recruitment & Retention discussion will […]
Auto Associations Oppose Missouri Legislation Repealing Vehicle Safety Inspections
Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose legislation House Bill 451 (HB 451) in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association and Tire Industry Association are longtime advocates of periodic motor vehicle safety inspection in states. In letters to Missouri state lawmakers, the […]
Registration Open for ASA Annual Meeting & Conference
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it has opened online registration for its 2019 Annual Business Meeting & Conference. The event will be held April 30-May 2 in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas community of Hurst. All ASA members are invited to attend. “We created something special to meet the desires of the automotive repair industry […]
Wyoming Collision Repair Parts Bill Stalls in House
ASA thanks collision repairers for speaking in opposition to SF0095. A bill deemed harmful to collision repairers and consumers by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has stalled in the Wyoming House of Representatives. As CollisionWeek reported earlier this month, the legislation was opposed by ASA and collision shops in Wyoming, the bill, SF0095, had been […]
ASA Supports New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure Bill, Opposes Wyoming OEM Collision Repair Parts Bill
While supporting bill that would require payment for OEM repair procedures, association believes parts bill would negatively impact collision repairers and consumers. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced its support of New Hampshire House Bill 664 (HB 644), that addresses the issue of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures. ASA also announced its opposition of […]
ASA Announces Partnership to Help Members Build Competitive Websites
The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Kukui as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide special-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs. Kukui provides businesses a custom marketing website platform that integrates with each business’ Point of Sale system. This provides […]
Missouri Anti-Safety Inspection Bill Reintroduced
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that legislation was once gain introduced in the Missouri Legislature that seeks to repeal the state’s vehicle safety inspection program. Missouri State Rep. J. Eggleston, assistant floor leader of the House, introduced House Bill (HB) 451. Eggleston introduced similar legislation last session – HB 1444. ASA opposed HB 1444 […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting and Conference April 30-May 2
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced its 2019 Annual Business Meeting & Conference will take place April 30-May 2 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, Texas located in between Dallas and Fort Worth. ASA will host the three-day event that will offer its members technical training opportunities along with management classes. Standard Motor Products […]
Ray Fisher Outlines Road Ahead for Automotive Service Association
New executive director details association goals, customer focus and affiliate relationships. Ray Fisher, who was named the president and executive director of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) in December, held a press conference January 10 where he detailed his background and goals for the association. Fisher, who comes to the national organization from its state […]