Tony Molla is the Vice president of communications for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Leesburg, VA. With more than 35 years experience in the automotive service industry, he has held positions at all levels, including technician, service manager, parts store manager, new car sales and automotive technical editor writing service manuals for the Chilton Book Company. He has authored more than a dozen technical and car care manuals for both professional technicians and consumers. Prior to joining ASE in January 2000, Molla spent nine years as the editorial director of Motor Age magazine and Automotive Body Repair News (ABRN). He is an ASE certified technician and a regular presenter and moderator at many industry events annually.