Auto Care Association Seeks Input in 2022 Outlook Study
The study is designed to quantify auto care businesses’ concerns about inflation, COVID-19, the supply chain and more.

asTech Supports Industry Position on Multi-Brand Scan Tools
The industry position statement declares that consumers and repair facilities are best served when multi-brand scan tools are available.

Trade Groups Push Access to OEM and Aftermarket Scan Tools
ETI, AASA and the Auto Care Association believe shops will be best-served to have both OEM and multi-brand tool accessibility.

Auto Care Industry Expected to Reach $477.6 Billion by 2024
This 31st edition of the Auto Care Factbook report provides new data and insight on how the auto care industry fared from the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging consumer and industry trends, international market performance and more.

Auto Care Association, ASE Announce 2021 World Class Techs
The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have attained ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year.

Congress Extends Paycheck Protection Program
On June 3, the Senate passed the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility (PPP) Act of 2020.”

Auto Care Association Updates on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The SBA recently released the application for PPP loan forgiveness and updated its “frequently asked questions” (FAQ) document.
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.
Registration Now Open for 2020 PBES Conference
The annual event that brings together leaders of the automotive aftermarket paint, body and equipment industry will be held May 18-20 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.
Auto Care Association CEO Urges Trump Administration to Keep U.S.-Mexico Border Open for Trade
The Auto Care Association has released a statement from President and CEO Bill Hanvey in response to U.S. President Trump’s threat to close the Mexico-U.S. border.

Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2019 World Class Technicians
The two organizations provide this annual designation to recognize professional technicians who have achieved ASE certification in 22 specialty areas, one of which is collision repair.
