ASA Establishes New Partnership With Automotive Parts Services Group
ASA member-shops that have an approved account with members of either the Pronto or Federated networks can take advantage of several benefits, including expedited parts delivery and preferred pricing on parts and supplies from participating Pronto or Federated members and their supporting auto parts store locations.
ASA To Host Webinar On U.S. DOL Overtime Rule
On June 15, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold a webinar 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.
ASA To Hold Third Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum In Texas
The purpose of the forum is to bring together shop owners, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the importance of periodic motor vehicle inspection programs.
Ball Joints: Greasable And Sealed
One of the most frequent questions from customers is in regards to the availability of “greasable” chassis parts. Sealed-for-life components are very common at the OEM level, but many technicians have a definite preference for aftermarket greasable components. This poses the question: If greasable suspension joints are so popular, why don’t many modern suspensions have grease fittings anymore?
ASA Launches New OE Information Resource
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in conjunction with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, has launched a new information resource for automotive repairers. The ASA Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Resource website will serve as a consolidated hub for manufacturer-specific scan tool information, calibration and reprogramming updates, training materials and service information. The website was developed by
ASA Announces Partnership With eMarketing Sherpas
eMarketing Sherpas designs, develops and implements digital-based sales, marketing and customer-service solutions to automotive-related businesses. The company offers a suite of software products and services that auto body and service repair shops can use to improve their sales, customer service and marketing.
ASA Releases Complete Agenda For ASA Orlando
The Automotive Service Association has released the complete agenda for management and technical service training, taking place on Feb. 26-27, in Orlando, Florida, at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel. Bob Greenwood, president and CEO, Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd., will lead the management training on Friday. His workshop, entitled “Profitability Secrets That Dramatically Build Your
ASA Posts Video Recording Of 2nd Annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum
The forum featured presentations from a number of automotive safety experts who shared their experiences with safety inspections and collaborated on strategies to improve public awareness of the importance of preventive maintenance.
ASA To Host Training In Orlando For Service Repair Professionals
The Automotive Service Association has announced a series of regional training programs for technicians, service writers, managers and shop owners. The first event will take place February 26 – 27, 2016 in Orlando, Florida, at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel with the support of ASA Florida.
ASA Issues Call For Presentations At NACE | CARS
If you have a presentation you would like to share with professionals in the independent automotive service and collision repair industry, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) would like to hear from you.