Body Shop Associations
AASP/NJ to Present OEM Certification Success Seminar in January

“OEM Certification Success: Dos and Don’ts” will be presented by Dave Gruskos of Reliable Automotive Equipment on Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, N.J.

Reed Appraisers Joins CIECA as Corporate Member

Established in 1986, Reed Appraisers primarily focuses on insurance settlement/vehicle fair market valuation disputes, as well as provides damage appraisals and repair estimates.

ASA’s New Regional Model Expansion Continues

ASA’s National Headquarters Office recently hosted a multi-day planning retreat for its newly appointed regional executive directors to go over key initiatives and plan for 2022.

Car ADAS Joins CIECA as Corporate Member

Founded in 2020, Car ADAS Solutions is a new technology and services business.

First Episode of ASA Podcast Released

The first episode, “A Changing Fleet”, and others in the series will feature a variety of industry experts discussing the transition to an “all-electric” automotive future.

ASA Announces Technology and Telematics Podcast Series

ASA announced that the first episode of its Technology and Telematics Podcast Series will be released on Dec. 6, 2021.

ASA Announces New Regional Executive Director for Southeast

ASA named Mary Steele, AMAM, executive director of ASA Florida, as the new regional executive director of the Southeast Region of ASA.

Auto Care Association Seeks Input in 2022 Outlook Study

The study is designed to quantify auto care businesses’ concerns about inflation, COVID-19, the supply chain and more.

AASP/NJ Announces Russ Robson Scholarship Winner

Award recipient Gavin Danitz of Compact Kars will receive scholarship funds to use toward his ongoing education and training in the collision repair industry.

ASA: New Regional Executive Director for Great Lakes Region

ASA named Mike McManus as the new regional executive director of the Great Lakes Region of ASA.

Southeast Collision Conference Set for Feb. 3-5, 2022

The conference is being held by the Carolinas Collision Association in partnership with the Tennessee and Gulf States Collision Associations.

New Legislation Includes Vehicle Safety Provisions

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make investments in some non-traditional items such as EV charging stations.