ASA Expresses Support for Pre- and Post-Repair Vehicle Scanning
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has issued a position statement on pre- and post-repair diagnostic scanning, which has become one of the hottest topics in the collision repair industry.
ASA ‘Connected Cars’ Event Will Offer Training on Scan Tools, Cybersecurity
The Automotive Service Association is presenting “Connected Cars,” a two-day training program that will focus on the technical aspects of advanced driver-assistance systems.
South Carolina Bill Would Establish Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
South Carolina House Bill 3989, introduced by State Rep. Joseph Jefferson, would require all vehicles registered in the state to undergo an annual safety inspection.
ASA of Ohio and Centerline CARSTAR Collision to Host Scan Tool Workshop April 6
In the 90-minute workshop, titled “Why and When to Pull Diagnostic Trouble Codes,” Jake Rodenroth of Collision Diagnostic Services will explain to collision repairers how to best utilize the latest scanning technology.
ASA Opposes West Virginia Crash Parts Bill
West Virginia Senate Bill 544 would eliminate the requirement for consumer-written consent when using aftermarket parts in a vehicle that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty.
ASA: Defeat of Aftermarket Parts Bill Means Consumers Can Make Informed Collision Repair Decisions
After clearing the Arkansas Senate, a bill that would have repealed the state’s requirement for repairers to use OEM parts on warrantied vehicles has died in committee.
Automotive Service Association Gears Up for Connected Cars Event
Connected CARS will feature high-level training on the future of scan tools and cybersecurity with a primary focus on driver assistance systems operation, design, diagnosis and calibration.
Automotive Service Association Opposes Arkansas Aftermarket Parts Bill
The Automotive Service Association is encouraging its members and “all interested parties” to express their opposition to Arkansas Senate Bill 291.
Automotive Service Association Opens Online Registration for 2017 Business Meeting
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has opened online registration for its 2017 Annual Business Meeting, which will take place April 24-26 at the Magnolia Hotel in Denver.
State and Federal Policy Focus Shifts to Vehicle Technology
Since the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, there have been several bills introduced addressing self-driving vehicles and vehicles with varying levels of automation.
Maine Bill Proposes Bi-Annual Safety Inspection Program
House Bill 167 would require state-registered vehicles to undergo a bi-annual safety inspection, rather than Maine’s current annual safety inspection.
ASA Survey: Tech Shortage, Insurance Rates Continue to be Nagging Issues for Body Shops
Some 47 percent of collision repairers pointed to the lack of skilled repair technicians as their most pressing challenge in 2016.
