Thanks, Ron and ASA!
A recap of NACE 2011.
Choosing the Right Masking Tape
Industry changes have had a big impact on masking tapes. A look at the new technology out there should help you with your buying decisions.
Paint and Materials Sales Tax: a Case for the Status Quo
A case against making paint and materials tax-free for Minnesota body shops.
ASRW Town Hall Examines Pending Healthcare Reform
The Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) Town Hall meeting was held on-site in Orlando on Saturday, Oct. 8. Sponsored by the Automotive Service Association (ASA), this event was a platform to discuss healthcare reform and its effects on small-business owners. The discussion, titled "How Will Healthcare Reform Affect My Business?" examined the impact of
AAIA Calls on FTC to Take Action on Mazda Aftermarket Parts Release
The Mazda release recommends that all maintenance and collision repairs be performed using Genuine Mazda Parts, stating that, “Aftermarket parts are generally made to a lower standard in order to cut costs and lack the testing required to determine their effectiveness in vehicle performance and safety.”
CAPA Marks 18 Years as New York Insurance Department’s Only Approved Certifying Body for Aftermarket Crash Parts
For 18 consecutive years, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has been deemed acceptable by the New York Superintendent of Insurance pursuant to the Fourth Amendment to regulation 64, as a qualified certification program for crash parts produced by manufacturers other than the original equipment manufacturer. New York law states that if aftermarket crash parts
ASRW’s MSO Symposium Has Sold-Out Audience
The first Multi-Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium was held Thursday during Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) to a sold-out crowd of 150. The day-long event that took place at the Orange County Convention Center featured educational sessions specific to MSOs, a lunch presentation and an evening networking reception. "The MSO Symposium was one of the
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2011 ASRW Award Ceremonies
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) honored several of its members Thursday during the ASRW Award Ceremonies. Held in Orlando, Fla., during NACE and CARS, the annual awards event provides a platform in which the association and other industry groups may acknowledge the achievements of some of its outstanding individuals. Ron Pyle, ASA’s president and chief
ASA Unveils Redesigned Website
Reflecting the increased demand for timely and relevant industry information, member services and consumer exposure, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently unveiled a major redesign of its website, www.ASAshop.org. The website, originally launched in 1995, now includes a reorganized format, innovative functionality and interactive content that provides a gateway for ASA members, industry professionals and
EPA Says It Will Hold Mobile Painters to Same 6H Rule Regulations As Body Shops
The EPA’s federal office has issued a response to the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) April 2011 letter requesting clarification on the 6H Rule. SCRS and 26 of its affiliate associations issued the letter to 10 EPA regional offices requesting clarification on the interpretation and intended enforcement of exemptions listed in the EPA 6H