ASA Affiliates Unite for 2021 ASA X50 Automotive Conference
ASA will host its first multi-day virtual conference and expo April 30-May 1, 2021.
Association News
Recent news from professional collision and automotive associations.
‘Cash for Clunkers’ Opposed by Aftermarket Associations
Major automotive aftermarket associations sent a letter to Congress opposing a new “Cash for Clunkers” program being included in the next COVID-19 stimulus legislation.
Federal Government Issues Guidance to Define Vehicle Service and Repair as Essential Service
The federal government has issued guidance on including the vehicle service and repair industry as an essential service.
Auto Care Association, ASE Name World Class Technicians
The two organizations provide this annual recognition to techs who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas, including collision, during the previous calendar year.
SCRS Welcomes AASP Illinois as Newest Affiliate Association
SCRS has announced the addition of AASPI as the first association to join SCRS in 2020 as an affiliate association.
AASP/NJ Names Robbie’s Automotive & Collision Specialists Body Shop of the Year
The AASP/NJ recognized Robbie Berman of Robbie’s Automotive and Collision Repair Specialists of Dover with the Stan Wilson/New Jersey Automotive Body Shop of the Year Award.
Automotive Recyclers Association Encourages Use of Recycled Parts During UAW Strike
The ARA is encouraging all automotive service providers and vehicle owners to utilize recycled original equipment parts as a solution to the growing replacement parts shortage due to the ongoing United Automobile Workers Union strike.
AASP/NJ’s 15th Annual Lou Scoras Golf Outing Brings Automotive Community Together
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) held another successful golf outing on Sept. 16, bringing close to 100 members of the automotive community together at the Colonia Country Club.
Associations Endorse OEM Procedures as Standard of Repair
he Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced a collaborative effort with the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and a consortium of state and regional associations representing the collision repair industry to establish industry-wide recognition of the documented OEM repair procedure as the standard of repair.
