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    North Richland Hills, TX 76182-4712

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    8209 Mid Cities Blvd.,
    Suite 100
     North Richland Hills, TX 76182-4712
    USA
    http://www.asashop.org
    (817) 514-2900
    800-272-7467
    817-514-0770

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    The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Since 1951, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been the leading organization for owners and managers of automotive service businesses that strive to deliver excellence in service and repairs to consumers.

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    Industry News

    ASA focuses on key membership initiatives for 2022

    Jan. 7, 2022
    Changing business climate underscores ASA’s need for change, relevancy
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    First episode of ASA’s Auto Innovators Technology and Telematics Podcast released

    Dec. 14, 2021
    Ep. 1: transitioning to an 'all-electric' automotive future
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    Industry News

    U.S. DOT takes first steps for a national network of EV charging stations

    Dec. 2, 2021
    Bipartisan infrastructure package authorized $7.5 billion for EV charging.
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    ASA to launch Technology and Telematics podcast series

    Dec. 1, 2021
    This podcast is the first in a series of podcasts entitled “A Changing Fleet,” which will feature conversations with industry leaders about the automotive industry’s shift towards...
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    ASA names Regional Executive Director for Southeast Region

    Nov. 30, 2021
    Mary Steele, executive director of ASA Florida, is named to the new role.
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    ASA names regional executive director for Great Lakes Region

    Nov. 22, 2021
    Mike McManus, former president of National Auto Body Council, is named to new role.
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    Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes new vehicle safety provisions

    Nov. 19, 2021
    Legislation updates active safety requirements for the front end of vehicles’ hoods and bumpers to improve pedestrian safety
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    ASA names new regional executive director for Mountain Region

    Nov. 16, 2021
    Julie Massoro, executive director of ASA Colorado, is named to new role.
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    ASA names VP of Regional Services

    Nov. 12, 2021
    Announcement made following the association's new organizational model

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    Industry News

    ASA asks Michigan lawmakers to pass SB 867

    June 11, 2024
    The regulatory bill would save small automotive repair businesses both money and time, says the ASA.
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    ASA speaks to U.S. House Committee at REPAIR Act hearing

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Oct. 2, 2023
    Scott Benavidez, board of directors chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), testified before a U.S. House committee that the agreement with automakers ensures independent...
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    Texas Senate Transportation Committee puts an end to anti-car safety bill
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    Texas Senate Transportation Committee puts an end to anti-car safety bill

    April 3, 2023
    The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program.
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    House Vehicle Data Access Caucus will be essential in addressing critical concerns for all stakeholders

    Feb. 17, 2023
    The issue of 'right to repair' and vehicle data access continue to gain prominence in the national conversation and the legislative agenda.
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    Midterm elections: What the results mean for the automotive repair industry

    Nov. 28, 2022
    The new Republican majority in the U.S. House means a change in leadership and committee assignments.
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    ASA to shops: ask your representatives to join Vehicle Data Caucus

    Sept. 30, 2022
    The Vehicle Data Caucus is a bipartisan group formed to address the issue of vehicle data access.
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    Study finds fewer roadway fatalities in states with inspection programs

    Sept. 19, 2022
    ASA participated in a Capitol Hill briefing for a study of data from 1975 to 2018 found there were 5.5 percent fewer roadway fatalities in states with I/M programs.
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    CARB requires manufacturers to provide service information for electric vehicles

    Sept. 6, 2022
    Zero-emission vehicles will be required to have standardized on-board diagnostic systems.
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    Rise in catalytic converter thefts sparks state and federal legislation

    June 7, 2022
    Thefts more than tripled between 2019 and 2020
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    Podcast Playlist: May 2022

    Emily Markham
    May 13, 2022
    Find out what's new in the auto repair industry with this month's podcast playlist.

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    Events

    ASA X50 Conference and Expo

    March 31, 2021
    The X50 Automotive Conference & Expo will take the feel of a physical conference and bring it to you in the virtual world.
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    Training and Resources

    Techs connect at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo

    March 9, 2014
    Techs, educators and shop owners expand knowledge for three days in Overland Park, Kan.
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    ASRW draws thousands to New Orleans

    Oct. 15, 2012
    Attendees learn about all aspects of automotive repair and service.

    Podcasts

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    Podcast: A changing fleet

    Dec. 7, 2021
    In the first episode of Technology and Telematics (TTF) podcast, industry experts Wayne Weikel and Bob Redding discuss the future of electric vehicles.
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    Podcast: Electrification: The next step

    Nov. 19, 2021
    In this episode of ASA's podcast, Tony Mossuto explores what's now and what's next in electric powertrains.
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    Podcast: HEV's and BEV's: You're probably more ready than you think

    Oct. 20, 2021
    In this episode of ASA's podcast, Craig Van Battenburg discusses what shop owners and technicians need to know to incorporate hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery-electric...
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    ASA's Ron Pyle explains NASTF's new autonomy

    Oct. 15, 2012
    NASTF has its first full-time executive, Skip Potter

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    Electric vehicle sales nearly doubled in 2021 to more than 600,000

    March 14, 2022
    'It’s important that independent shop owners are aware of policies that impact the U.S. vehicle fleet.'
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    The discussion on automated vehicles continues

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    Feb. 8, 2022
    The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the impact of automated vehicles on mobility, safety, infrastructure, workforce, and the...
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    Future of EV charging stations discussed at national summit

    Kayla Nadler
    Jan. 25, 2022
    The National EV Charging Summit, held last week, discussed the future of electric vehicle charging and the deployment of electric vehicles.
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    Hearing held on EV difficulties in rural America

    Jan. 18, 2022
    The U.S House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing last week to discuss the implications of electric vehicles for agriculture and rural America.
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    ASA Texas to become Texas Auto Care Alliance

    Dec. 3, 2021
    ASA Texas will join forces with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) with other alliances.
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    Podcast Playlist: December 2021

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    Dec. 1, 2021
    Your on-the-go playlist for what's new in the industry.
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    ASA Pennsylvania to join the Midwest Auto Care Alliance

    Nov. 30, 2021
    ASA Pennsylvania has signed an alliance agreement with MWACA to operate under the name Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance and will expand its territory to include Pennsylvania, New...
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    What is it like to be a female in the automotive industry?

    Kayla Nadler
    Nov. 17, 2021
    Hear from two leading experts on how their careers began and advice for other women.
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    Technology & Telematics Forum transitions to virtual webinar series

    Oct. 26, 2021
    The 8th annual event will no longer take place live in Las Vegas on Nov. 1 in conjunction with the CARS Executive Outlook.
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    ASA member-shops gain new resources to educate customers on importance of car care

    Oct. 8, 2021
    New videos on ADAS and brake replacement parts equip mechanical and collision shops to help educate customers on their car care decisions.
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    ASA opposes Pennsylvania emissions I/M legislation

    Oct. 8, 2021
    SB 777 would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections
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    Early bird registration now open for ASA National's CARS

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    July 27, 2021
    Held in Las Vegas, CARS is a one-day live industry event for mechanical repair owners and their managers.
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    What to consider when making equipment purchases

    Emily Markham
    July 22, 2021
    Buying equipment for your shop can be a daunting task, but having an understanding of cost accounting can help ease your decision-making.
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    Upcoming webinar: Best practices for considering ROI on equipment purchases

    July 19, 2021
    With rapidly changing automotive technology, and the coming wave of electrification, making sure your equipment investment will provide the return you need to succeed is critical...
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    CARS Executive Outlook to kick off Industry Week in Las Vegas

    June 15, 2021
    On Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, ASA National is hosting the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) Executive Outlook, a popular live industry event that will also exclusively ...
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    Registration opens for 2020 MSO Symposium

    Oct. 20, 2020
    The 2020 MSO Symposium will run as a series of 90-minute daily webinar sessions that provide insight and guidance on the most important issues in the automotive collision repair...
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    ASA annual business meeting scheduled for October

    Sept. 22, 2020
    Originally scheduled for May and rescheduled for August, ASA’s ABM will now take place online – for members only – on Oct. 9.
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    MSO Symposium moves to virtual format

    Aug. 11, 2020
    The Automotive Service Association announced that the event will take place the week of November 9 as a virtual symposium, free to all attendees.
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    Automotive Service Association advocates for small business owners during COVID-19 outbreak

    March 19, 2020
    ASA urges members to contact their governor for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration requests.
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    Training and Resources

    Automotive Service Association hosts webinar on diagnostic challenges

    Aug. 20, 2019
    The webinar will be held Wednesday, August 21 at noon CDT and will focus on diagnostic challenges and the world around us.
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    Bosch, ASA partner for advanced collision and diagnostic training

    Jan. 4, 2018
    The webinar series will cover diagnostic tool selection, pre/post scanning, module reprogramming, advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) recalibration and more.
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    Vehicle Data Access Bill would create aftermarket stakeholder committee at U.S. DOT

    Dec. 20, 2017
    If enacted, the bill would establish a congressional advisory committee comprised of representatives of the automotive aftermarket.
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    VISION Expo to offer heavy duty management and technical training

    Dec. 15, 2017
    VISION 2018, the hi-tech training & expo, will take place on March 1 through 4 in Kansas City.
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    DOT releases revisions to self-driving cars guidance

    Sept. 18, 2017
    This document updates the original 2016 guidance by incorporating public and congressional feedback.
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    ASA holds inaugural Connected CARS event

    May 30, 2017
    The event provided an in-depth look at the technical aspects of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
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    ASA supports vehicle scanning pre- and post-collision repair

    May 2, 2017
    ASA’s position is consistent with similar positions issued by General Motors, Audi, Honda, FCA (Chrysler), Toyota, Nissan and the Equipment and Tool institute and other industry...
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    State and Federal policy focus shifts to vehicle technology

    Feb. 1, 2017
    ASA anticipates many more technology-specific bills over the course of the next few years as the legislative process attempts to keep pace with the rate of technology development...
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    ASA Automotive Safety webinar addresses improving vehicle safety and supporting PMVI

    Oct. 4, 2016
    On Sept. 27, 2016, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a webinar on periodic motor vehicle safety inspection (PMVI) programs and new safety technologies.
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    ASA to host webinar on automotive safety inspections, new safety technologies

    Sept. 16, 2016
    Sept. 27 webinar to address importance of programs to consumers and the industry.
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    ASA and the Auto Alliance host third technology and telematics forum at NACE | CARS

    Aug. 23, 2016
    The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (The Alliance) hosted the third Technology and Telematics Forum (TTF) last week in Anaheim...
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    ASA, AVI to offer training alongside AAPEX 2016

    July 6, 2016
    The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and AVI have teamed up to offer attendees two full days of management and technical training on Monday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 1, at...
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    U.S. Department of Labor issues final overtime rule

    May 24, 2016
    Employers will be required to raise the salaries of employees to or above the salary level to maintain their exempt status, pay overtime in addition to the employee’s current ...
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    ASA to hold third annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum

    May 12, 2016
    The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold the third Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum in Houston on Oct. 19.
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    Utah legislation would eliminate safety inspections

    Feb. 23, 2016
    Utah Representative Norman Thurston, R-64, has introduced House Bill 319, which would repeal the requirement that certain vehicles obtain a safety inspection certificate to be...
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    ASA launches OE information resource

    Feb. 20, 2016
    The ASA Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Resource website will serve as a consolidated hub for manufacturer-specific scan tool information, calibration and reprogramming ...
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    ASA testifies on Capitol Hill regarding PARTS Act legislation

    Feb. 2, 2016
    Dan Risley, the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) president and executive director, testified on behalf of the automotive repair industry.
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    ASA posts video recording of second annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum

    Feb. 2, 2016
    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...
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    ASA issues request for presentations at NACE

    Jan. 14, 2016
    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 (...
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    U.S. DOT recommends updated safety rating system for new vehicles

    Dec. 10, 2015
    The new DOT proposal takes into consideration new and emerging vehicle technologies.
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    ASA co-hosts second annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum

    Dec. 8, 2015
    One of the major issues raised during the forum was the lack of data comparing the numbers of automotive accidents, injuries and deaths in states with safety inspection programs...
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    ASA announces schedule of regional training programs

    Nov. 19, 2015
    The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced an initiative designed to bring management and technical training to several regions of the United States in 2016.
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    ASA finalizes program for second annual safety inspection forum

    Nov. 17, 2015
    The Forum’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of periodic vehicle inspection programs to motorist’s safety and develop strategies to protect these programs nationwide...
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    ASA prepares for second annual safety inspection forum

    Nov. 12, 2015
    The forum’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of periodic vehicle inspection programs to motorist’s safety and develop strategies to protect these programs nationwide...
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    ASA, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers creates tool info database for repairers

    Nov. 5, 2015
    The ASA OEM Resource Center is a joint project designed to consolidate and simplify access to tool information for repairers.
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    ASA’s inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum addresses challenges of vehicle safety inspections

    Aug. 11, 2015
    Panelists addressed the challenges facing safety inspection programs across the United States, in addition to the benefits of strong programs in states such as Pennsylvania and...
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    U.S. House subcommittee holds hearing on connected cars

    June 30, 2015
    The U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade under the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing entitled, “Vehicle to Vehicle Communications and Connected...
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    ASA conducts OEM service info website usage survey

    June 16, 2015
    The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is conducting a survey on the usage of OEM service information websites by independent automotive service and repair shops.
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    U.S. House subcommittee addresses aging postal fleet

    May 27, 2015
    The U.S. House Subcommittee on Government Operations under the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing May 21 on “Issues Facing Civilian and Postal Service...
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    ASA Board of Directors installed during annual business meeting

    May 11, 2015
    Donny Seyfer, AAM, Seyfer Automotive, Wheat Ridge, Colo., is ASA’s new chairman.
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    VISION HiTech Training & Expo honors top educator

    April 10, 2015
    VISION selects dedicated and respected educator, Rick Escalambre, as Educator of the Year.