Automotive Service Association (ASA)

North Richland Hills, TX 76182-4712

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8209 Mid Cities Blvd.,
Suite 100
North Richland Hills, TX 76182-4712
USA
http://www.asashop.org
(817) 514-2900
800-272-7467
817-514-0770

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The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Since 1951, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been the leading organization for owners and managers of automotive service businesses that strive to deliver excellence in service and repairs to consumers.

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Industry News

ASA focuses on key membership initiatives for 2022

Jan. 7, 2022
Changing business climate underscores ASA’s need for change, relevancy
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First episode of ASA’s Auto Innovators Technology and Telematics Podcast released

Dec. 14, 2021
Ep. 1: transitioning to an 'all-electric' automotive future
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Industry News

U.S. DOT takes first steps for a national network of EV charging stations

Dec. 2, 2021
Bipartisan infrastructure package authorized $7.5 billion for EV charging.
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ASA to launch Technology and Telematics podcast series

Dec. 1, 2021
This podcast is the first in a series of podcasts entitled “A Changing Fleet,” which will feature conversations with industry leaders about the automotive industry’s shift towards...
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ASA names Regional Executive Director for Southeast Region

Nov. 30, 2021
Mary Steele, executive director of ASA Florida, is named to the new role.
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ASA names regional executive director for Great Lakes Region

Nov. 22, 2021
Mike McManus, former president of National Auto Body Council, is named to new role.
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Industry News

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes new vehicle safety provisions

Nov. 19, 2021
Legislation updates active safety requirements for the front end of vehicles’ hoods and bumpers to improve pedestrian safety
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ASA names new regional executive director for Mountain Region

Nov. 16, 2021
Julie Massoro, executive director of ASA Colorado, is named to new role.
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ASA names VP of Regional Services

Nov. 12, 2021
Announcement made following the association's new organizational model

Articles & News

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Industry News

ASA asks Michigan lawmakers to pass SB 867

June 11, 2024
The regulatory bill would save small automotive repair businesses both money and time, says the ASA.
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ASA speaks to U.S. House Committee at REPAIR Act hearing

Scott Benavidez, board of directors chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), testified before a U.S. House committee that the agreement with automakers ensures independent...
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Texas Senate Transportation Committee puts an end to anti-car safety bill
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Texas Senate Transportation Committee puts an end to anti-car safety bill

April 3, 2023
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program.
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House Vehicle Data Access Caucus will be essential in addressing critical concerns for all stakeholders

Feb. 17, 2023
The issue of 'right to repair' and vehicle data access continue to gain prominence in the national conversation and the legislative agenda.
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Midterm elections: What the results mean for the automotive repair industry

Nov. 28, 2022
The new Republican majority in the U.S. House means a change in leadership and committee assignments.
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ASA to shops: ask your representatives to join Vehicle Data Caucus

Sept. 30, 2022
The Vehicle Data Caucus is a bipartisan group formed to address the issue of vehicle data access.
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Study finds fewer roadway fatalities in states with inspection programs

Sept. 19, 2022
ASA participated in a Capitol Hill briefing for a study of data from 1975 to 2018 found there were 5.5 percent fewer roadway fatalities in states with I/M programs.
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CARB requires manufacturers to provide service information for electric vehicles

Sept. 6, 2022
Zero-emission vehicles will be required to have standardized on-board diagnostic systems.
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Rise in catalytic converter thefts sparks state and federal legislation

June 7, 2022
Thefts more than tripled between 2019 and 2020
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Podcast Playlist: May 2022

May 13, 2022
Find out what's new in the auto repair industry with this month's podcast playlist.

Videos & Resources

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Events

ASA X50 Conference and Expo

March 31, 2021
The X50 Automotive Conference & Expo will take the feel of a physical conference and bring it to you in the virtual world.
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Training and Resources

Techs connect at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo

March 9, 2014
Techs, educators and shop owners expand knowledge for three days in Overland Park, Kan.
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ASRW draws thousands to New Orleans

Oct. 15, 2012
Attendees learn about all aspects of automotive repair and service.

Podcasts

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Podcast: A changing fleet

Dec. 7, 2021
In the first episode of Technology and Telematics (TTF) podcast, industry experts Wayne Weikel and Bob Redding discuss the future of electric vehicles.
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Podcast: Electrification: The next step

Nov. 19, 2021
In this episode of ASA's podcast, Tony Mossuto explores what's now and what's next in electric powertrains.
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Podcast: HEV's and BEV's: You're probably more ready than you think

Oct. 20, 2021
In this episode of ASA's podcast, Craig Van Battenburg discusses what shop owners and technicians need to know to incorporate hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery-electric...
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ASA's Ron Pyle explains NASTF's new autonomy

Oct. 15, 2012
NASTF has its first full-time executive, Skip Potter

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Electric vehicle sales nearly doubled in 2021 to more than 600,000

March 14, 2022
'It’s important that independent shop owners are aware of policies that impact the U.S. vehicle fleet.'
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The discussion on automated vehicles continues

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the impact of automated vehicles on mobility, safety, infrastructure, workforce, and the...
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Future of EV charging stations discussed at national summit

Jan. 25, 2022
The National EV Charging Summit, held last week, discussed the future of electric vehicle charging and the deployment of electric vehicles.
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Hearing held on EV difficulties in rural America

Jan. 18, 2022
The U.S House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing last week to discuss the implications of electric vehicles for agriculture and rural America.
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ASA Texas to become Texas Auto Care Alliance

Dec. 3, 2021
ASA Texas will join forces with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) with other alliances.
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Podcast Playlist: December 2021

Dec. 1, 2021
Your on-the-go playlist for what's new in the industry.
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ASA Pennsylvania to join the Midwest Auto Care Alliance

Nov. 30, 2021
ASA Pennsylvania has signed an alliance agreement with MWACA to operate under the name Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance and will expand its territory to include Pennsylvania, New...
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What is it like to be a female in the automotive industry?

Nov. 17, 2021
Hear from two leading experts on how their careers began and advice for other women.
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Events

Technology & Telematics Forum transitions to virtual webinar series

Oct. 26, 2021
The 8th annual event will no longer take place live in Las Vegas on Nov. 1 in conjunction with the CARS Executive Outlook.
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ASA member-shops gain new resources to educate customers on importance of car care

Oct. 8, 2021
New videos on ADAS and brake replacement parts equip mechanical and collision shops to help educate customers on their car care decisions.
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Legislation

ASA opposes Pennsylvania emissions I/M legislation

Oct. 8, 2021
SB 777 would exempt vehicles five years and newer from the requirements of emissions inspections
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Early bird registration now open for ASA National's CARS

Held in Las Vegas, CARS is a one-day live industry event for mechanical repair owners and their managers.
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What to consider when making equipment purchases

July 22, 2021
Buying equipment for your shop can be a daunting task, but having an understanding of cost accounting can help ease your decision-making.
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Upcoming webinar: Best practices for considering ROI on equipment purchases

July 19, 2021
With rapidly changing automotive technology, and the coming wave of electrification, making sure your equipment investment will provide the return you need to succeed is critical...
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CARS Executive Outlook to kick off Industry Week in Las Vegas

June 15, 2021
On Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, ASA National is hosting the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) Executive Outlook, a popular live industry event that will also exclusively ...
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Webinars

Registration opens for 2020 MSO Symposium

Oct. 20, 2020
The 2020 MSO Symposium will run as a series of 90-minute daily webinar sessions that provide insight and guidance on the most important issues in the automotive collision repair...
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ASA annual business meeting scheduled for October

Sept. 22, 2020
Originally scheduled for May and rescheduled for August, ASA’s ABM will now take place online – for members only – on Oct. 9.
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MSO Symposium moves to virtual format

Aug. 11, 2020
The Automotive Service Association announced that the event will take place the week of November 9 as a virtual symposium, free to all attendees.
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Automotive Service Association advocates for small business owners during COVID-19 outbreak

March 19, 2020
ASA urges members to contact their governor for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration requests.
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Training and Resources

Automotive Service Association hosts webinar on diagnostic challenges

Aug. 20, 2019
The webinar will be held Wednesday, August 21 at noon CDT and will focus on diagnostic challenges and the world around us.
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Bosch, ASA partner for advanced collision and diagnostic training

Jan. 4, 2018
The webinar series will cover diagnostic tool selection, pre/post scanning, module reprogramming, advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) recalibration and more.
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Vehicle Data Access Bill would create aftermarket stakeholder committee at U.S. DOT

Dec. 20, 2017
If enacted, the bill would establish a congressional advisory committee comprised of representatives of the automotive aftermarket.
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VISION Expo to offer heavy duty management and technical training

Dec. 15, 2017
VISION 2018, the hi-tech training & expo, will take place on March 1 through 4 in Kansas City.
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DOT releases revisions to self-driving cars guidance

Sept. 18, 2017
This document updates the original 2016 guidance by incorporating public and congressional feedback.
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ASA holds inaugural Connected CARS event

May 30, 2017
The event provided an in-depth look at the technical aspects of the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
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ASA supports vehicle scanning pre- and post-collision repair

May 2, 2017
ASA’s position is consistent with similar positions issued by General Motors, Audi, Honda, FCA (Chrysler), Toyota, Nissan and the Equipment and Tool institute and other industry...
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State and Federal policy focus shifts to vehicle technology

Feb. 1, 2017
ASA anticipates many more technology-specific bills over the course of the next few years as the legislative process attempts to keep pace with the rate of technology development...
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ASA Automotive Safety webinar addresses improving vehicle safety and supporting PMVI

Oct. 4, 2016
On Sept. 27, 2016, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) held a webinar on periodic motor vehicle safety inspection (PMVI) programs and new safety technologies.
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ASA to host webinar on automotive safety inspections, new safety technologies

Sept. 16, 2016
Sept. 27 webinar to address importance of programs to consumers and the industry.
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ASA and the Auto Alliance host third technology and telematics forum at NACE | CARS

Aug. 23, 2016
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (The Alliance) hosted the third Technology and Telematics Forum (TTF) last week in Anaheim...
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Training and Resources

ASA, AVI to offer training alongside AAPEX 2016

July 6, 2016
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and AVI have teamed up to offer attendees two full days of management and technical training on Monday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 1, at...
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U.S. Department of Labor issues final overtime rule

May 24, 2016
Employers will be required to raise the salaries of employees to or above the salary level to maintain their exempt status, pay overtime in addition to the employee’s current ...
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ASA to hold third annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum

May 12, 2016
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold the third Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum in Houston on Oct. 19.
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Utah legislation would eliminate safety inspections

Feb. 23, 2016
Utah Representative Norman Thurston, R-64, has introduced House Bill 319, which would repeal the requirement that certain vehicles obtain a safety inspection certificate to be...
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ASA launches OE information resource

Feb. 20, 2016
The ASA Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Resource website will serve as a consolidated hub for manufacturer-specific scan tool information, calibration and reprogramming ...
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ASA testifies on Capitol Hill regarding PARTS Act legislation

Feb. 2, 2016
Dan Risley, the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) president and executive director, testified on behalf of the automotive repair industry.
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ASA posts video recording of second annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum

Feb. 2, 2016
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...
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ASA issues request for presentations at NACE

Jan. 14, 2016
If you have a presentation you would like to share with professionals in the independent automotive service and collision repair industry, the Automotive Service Association (...
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U.S. DOT recommends updated safety rating system for new vehicles

Dec. 10, 2015
The new DOT proposal takes into consideration new and emerging vehicle technologies.
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ASA co-hosts second annual Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum

Dec. 8, 2015
One of the major issues raised during the forum was the lack of data comparing the numbers of automotive accidents, injuries and deaths in states with safety inspection programs...
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ASA announces schedule of regional training programs

Nov. 19, 2015
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced an initiative designed to bring management and technical training to several regions of the United States in 2016.
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ASA finalizes program for second annual safety inspection forum

Nov. 17, 2015
The Forum’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of periodic vehicle inspection programs to motorist’s safety and develop strategies to protect these programs nationwide...
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ASA prepares for second annual safety inspection forum

Nov. 12, 2015
The forum’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of periodic vehicle inspection programs to motorist’s safety and develop strategies to protect these programs nationwide...
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ASA, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers creates tool info database for repairers

Nov. 5, 2015
The ASA OEM Resource Center is a joint project designed to consolidate and simplify access to tool information for repairers.
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ASA’s inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum addresses challenges of vehicle safety inspections

Aug. 11, 2015
Panelists addressed the challenges facing safety inspection programs across the United States, in addition to the benefits of strong programs in states such as Pennsylvania and...
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U.S. House subcommittee holds hearing on connected cars

June 30, 2015
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade under the Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing entitled, “Vehicle to Vehicle Communications and Connected...
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ASA conducts OEM service info website usage survey

June 16, 2015
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is conducting a survey on the usage of OEM service information websites by independent automotive service and repair shops.
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U.S. House subcommittee addresses aging postal fleet

May 27, 2015
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Government Operations under the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing May 21 on “Issues Facing Civilian and Postal Service...
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ASA Board of Directors installed during annual business meeting

May 11, 2015
Donny Seyfer, AAM, Seyfer Automotive, Wheat Ridge, Colo., is ASA’s new chairman.
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VISION HiTech Training & Expo honors top educator

April 10, 2015
VISION selects dedicated and respected educator, Rick Escalambre, as Educator of the Year.