Automotive Service Association (ASA)

ASA focuses on key membership initiatives for 2022

Jan. 7, 2022

Changing business climate underscores ASA’s need for change, relevancy

ASA’s new regional model expansion continues with growing momentum

Dec. 16, 2021

Successful planning retreat prepares association to move ahead in its launch of new model.

President Biden signs executive order on clean energy, electric vehicles

Dec. 14, 2021

The order is meant to make the federal government carbon neutral through the use of renewable power sources and building materials to construct and run federal buildings, and ...

First episode of ASA’s Auto Innovators Technology and Telematics Podcast released

Dec. 14, 2021

Ep. 1: transitioning to an 'all-electric' automotive future

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.

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...

ASA names Regional Executive Director for Southeast Region

Nov. 30, 2021

Mary Steele, executive director of ASA Florida, is named to the new role.

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.

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

ASA names new regional executive director for Mountain Region

Nov. 16, 2021

Julie Massoro, executive director of ASA Colorado, is named to new role.

Articles & News

Auto industry data access agreement discussed in Capitol Hill hearing

Oct. 27, 2023

Congressional skepticism around the need for legislation grows.

ASA speaks to U.S. House Committee at REPAIR Act hearing

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ASA speaks to U.S. House Committee at REPAIR Act hearing

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...

ASA: Industry Right-to-Repair agreement strengthened by support from Tesla and Rivian

Sept. 11, 2023

The latest development signifies that the agreement will now cover nearly 100 percent of auto makes.

ASA Board of Directors Chairman Scott Benavidez testifies before U.S. House Judiciary Committee subcommittee on Right to Repair

July 19, 2023

Benavidez touts the ASA’s right-to-repair agreement with automakers and expresses concern with a lack of quality standard provisions in the SMART Act.

Texas Senate Transportation Committee puts an end to anti-car safety bill

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MSO

2022 MSO Symposium Conference agenda released

Sept. 8, 2022

Developed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the MSO Symposium advisory board, the conference includes unique programming with insight on a diverse set of topics....

Videos & Resources

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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.

Snap-on Tools presented its Masters of Metal Tour. The tour featured tool displays and interactive touchscreen technology.

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.

Bill Moss, left, CARS chairman, joins Ron Nagy, NACE chairman, in welcoming attendees to the opening general session of Automotive Service & Repair Week at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

ASRW draws thousands to New Orleans

Oct. 15, 2012

Attendees learn about all aspects of automotive repair and service.

Podcasts

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.

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.

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...

Ron Pyle, left, explains the role of the first NASTF executive director, Skip Potter, seated.

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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Rise in catalytic converter thefts sparks state and federal legislation

June 7, 2022

Thefts more than tripled between 2019 and 2020

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.

Portions of the $49.8 million budget will go toward Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) research that facilitates innovation and development of new tests, tools, and procedures to properly evaluate the safety of new technologies surrounding highly and fully automated vehicles.

Biden administration focuses on EVs, ADAS

April 26, 2022

Portions of the $49.8 million will go toward automated driving systems (ADS) research

Right to Repair: Views from the Biden Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and the agriculture industry

March 1, 2022

It is essential that independent repair shops retain access to the vehicle data, tools, and equipment necessary to repair cars that consumers bring to their shops.

Podcast Playlist: December 2021

Emily Markham

Dec. 1, 2021

Your on-the-go playlist for what's new in the industry.

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.

Pennsylvania emissions bill passes state senate: legislation would decimate vehicle emissions (I/M) programs

Nov. 14, 2021

ASA urges Pennsylvania shops to contact state representatives

ASA names VP of Regional Services

Nov. 12, 2021

Announcement made following the association's new organizational model

Legalization of marijuana and its impact on transportation

Nov. 1, 2021

Will a change in drug regulations affect road safety in the United States?

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Changes in the auto industry: Direct sale, EV manufacturing, and infrastructure

May 1, 2021

Further changes push an increasingly electric transportation world

Parts Distributor

ASA releases interactive app, ASA Engage

April 26, 2021

The mobile app will allow members to easily receive important membership information, access latest industry news, register for industry events, get breaking legislative updates...

ASA joins AAVOR in comments to NHTSA on proposed cybersecurity guidelines

April 1, 2021

Issues of data ownership, access, and even privacy are at the forefront of upcoming legislative agendas — in every industry, not just automobiles.

Registration now open for ASA's new virtual event, ASA X50

March 16, 2021

The two-day agenda is packed with more than 50 sessions for shop management, technicians, and service advisors.

ASA releases position statement on scanning compensation for collision repairers

March 5, 2021

The Automotive Service Associated acknowledges the act of scanning a vehicle using a qualified scan tool as a necessary and not-included operation that is expressed on a repair...

U.S. Congress passes economic relief legislation

Dec. 22, 2020

The U.S. Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief Act. This legislation is the second largest stimulus package ever passed, behind the CARES Act, which...

Webinars

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...

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.

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.

Collision Repair

ASA announces new benefit with national partner Tekmetric

Oct. 9, 2019

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it is partnering with an industry-leading auto repair shop management system, Tekmetric. This new partnership will provide...

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.

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.

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.

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.

DOT releases revisions to self-driving cars guidance

Sept. 18, 2017

This document updates the original 2016 guidance by incorporating public and congressional feedback.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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 (...

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.

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...

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.

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...