ASA, Diamond Standard Form Strategic Partnership
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Diamond Standard Parts LLC say they have forged a strategic alliance based on ASA member product liability protection from Diamond Standard.
ASA’s AutoInc. Selects Top 10 Repair Websites
Since its inception, AutoInc.’s Top 10 feature has been a guide to help shop owners understand the capabilities of the Internet in the automotive repair industry.
New Year, New Logo for ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has given its logo a facelift. According to ASA, the new logo has a fresh and modernized look – in conjunction with the association’s focus on staying relevant to today’s repair professional. Last year, ASA celebrated its 60th anniversary and implemented several initiatives to ensure it continues to meet the
Caliber Collision Centers Donates Recycled Ride to Single Mother of Cancer Patient
Vanessa Daum, a single mother of a small boy diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, received some holiday cheer on Dec. 23 at Caliber Collision Centers’ Riverside location, when she took possession of a refurbished 2006 Honda CRV donated by Caliber. Vanessa is a single parent of four sons and faces the incredible challenge of getting
Part Distributor and Insurer Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of John Palumbo of PartsChannel, Inc. and Bill Brower of Liberty Mutual Insurance to its Board of Directors. Palumbo is a widely recognized leader in the collision repair industry, CAPA says. Palumbo’s 15 years of experience began in 1996 as chief financial officer at Keystone. His
Toyota Head Named Champion of the Year by SkillsUSA
From his teenage days doing odd jobs to his climb through the ranks at Toyota, Jim Lentz says his willingness to learn and tackle new projects have been the keys to his success.
2011 VeriFacts Outstanding Quality ACE Award Winners Honored
The winners of VeriFacts Automotive’s outstanding quality awards, known as the ACE Awards (Achievement in Collision Repair Excellence), were presented at the 2011 Collision Industry Achievement Awards Luncheon, held in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The VeriFacts ACE Awards were established to recognize outstanding performance from individual technicians and collision repair centers
Chip Foose Creating Illustration Live at 3M’s SEMA Booth
At this year’s SEMA show, 3M will be hosting Chip Foose, one of the world’s top car designers, in its booth for a live presentation. Foose will be at the 3M SEMA Booth 12025 on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as he puts pen to paper and illustrates automotive history in
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