The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced five new associate members that have recently joined the association, along with the names of members who have renewed their associate membership.

New associate members joining ASA during the second quarter of 2009 include:

• Automofo.com

• BG Products Inc.

• Challenger Lifts

• Diamond Standard Parts LLC

• Global Connect

The associate category of ASA membership is designed for companies or groups that supply goods, services or equipment to the industry, especially to ASA’s regular category of membership – businesses that perform automotive repair services. ASA’s full list of associate members can be found on the ASA Web site, www.ASAshop.org. The associate member list is categorized according to the products or services the member provides to the industry. From air systems and tools to wheel alignment systems, associate member categories run the gamut in the automotive service and collision repair industries.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome ASA’s newest associate members and we appreciate the opportunity to work more closely with these companies as a result of their decision to join the association,” said B.J. Johnson, ASA’s vice president of membership services.

Associate members renewing their ASA membership during the second quarter of 2009 include:

1-800-Radiator

ABC Auto Parts

ATSG Automatic Transmission Service Group

Audatex, a Solera Company

Automotive Technology & Energy Group of WNY

Carstar Automotive Inc.

Cintas Corporation

Circle Industries and Technologies

Collision Services Inc.

CustomerLink Systems Inc.

DIPACO

Elavon Inc.

Engine & Transmission Exchange Inc.

Federated Insurance

HW Nunn & Associates

Insurance Auto Auctions

Lancer Insurance Company

Management Success

Melior Inc.

Mitchell International Inc.

Mudlick Mail Company

Permatex Inc.

Pro-Cut International

Promar Precision Engines

Results Marketing LLC

SCA Tissue North America

Sherwin-Williams Company

The Wurth Group USA

Toyota Motor Sales USA

“Our relationships with these companies help us to better serve our shop-level members. ASA is appreciative of these associate members who have continued to show their support in this way,” said John Scully, ASA’s executive vice president. Of the associate members listed above, Audatex, a Solera Company; Cintas Corp.; CustomerLink Systems Inc.; Elavon Inc.; Melior Inc. and Mitchell International Inc. are also sponsored benefit providers with special offers or programs designed for ASA members. To learn more about ASA’s dedication to service and repair professionals, the benefits of membership and how to join, visit www.ASAshop.org or call (800) 272-7467, ext. 295. You may also access the electronic benefits portfolio within ASA OnDemand, which can be downloaded from www.ASAOnDemand.com.