Connecticut Senate Considers Shop Tax Legislation
Senate Bill 335 would correct a ruling that has allowed taxation on paint and materials at the point-of-sale to shops, followed by shops then taxing customers for the same paint and materials.
Complete Agenda Released for ASA Training in Philadelphia
Agenda includes a full-day management session dedicated to shop owners and managers and also service repair training to the technicians and service advisors.
New Hampshire Senate Passes Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Legislation
New Hampshire Senate Bill 436 requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts.
ASA Launches New OE Information Resource
The ASA OEM Resource website will serve as a consolidated hub for manufacturer-specific scan tool information, calibration and reprogramming updates, training materials and service information.
Industry Partners Show Support for ASA Regional Programs
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the Auto Care Association, and the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will partner with ASA to help build and sponsor programs.
ASA Weighs in on Mississippi Labor Rate Bill
“This bill is an obvious attempt by the insurance industry to suppress labor rates and reduce their average severity,” said Dan Risley, ASA president/executive director.
ASA Announces New Content Through Digital Edition of AutoInc. Magazine
AutoInc. Audio will offer bimonthly, recorded interviews with ASA-member shop owners featured in every issue of the magazine’s Member Profile section.
ASA Testifies on Capitol Hill Regarding PARTS Act Legislation
“A free and open marketplace does not entail enacting a law that states an aftermarket part is equal to an OEM part. This should be decided by the party making the purchase, ” said ASA President and Executive Director Dan Risley.
Complete Agenda Released for ASA Orlando
These events will take place on Friday and Saturday, bringing a full-day management session dedicated to shop owners and managers on Friday and service repair training to technicians and service writers on Saturday.
Ten OEMs Commit to NACE | CARS 2016
In addition to sponsorship and exhibit commitments, several of these companies will be offering specialty training – including launches of all new programs.
ASA Posts Video of Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum
The Forum featured presentations from a number of automotive safety experts who shared their experiences with safety inspections and collaborated on strategies to improve public awareness of the importance of preventative maintenance.
Telematics Legislation Introduced in Rhode Island Senate
Legislation would regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected car vehicle data.