In a unanimous decision, the Automotive Service Association of Pennsylvania Board of Directors will join the Midwest Auto Care Alliance to serve its members in the independent automotive service industry. The vote was in response to all ASA affiliates having their affiliation terminated by the Automotive Service Association in September.
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 Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware territories. It will join ASA Northwest (soon to become Northwest Auto Care Alliance) and ASA Illinois (soon to become the MWACA Greater Chicagoland chapter).
These changes will become effective as of January 1, 2022.
Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance will continue to have its association’s activities and finances managed locally by the local board.
“This is the best decision for our members going forward," said Ross Colket, president of ASA Pennsylvania and owner of Colket Automotive Technical Services in Landale, Pennsylvania. "MWACA has had a clear path of success over the last three years since they left ASA. They clearly have a better sense of direction and are willing to help the alliances who come on board. Their unique and value-added benefits and services offer a better bang for the buck for our members."
“We will continue to focus our efforts to bring the best value and support to our local independent automotive repair shop owners," stated Ron Turner, who has been appointed as the full-time executive director for ASA Pennsylvania. "I welcome the opportunity to network with MWACA and the other alliances."
“MWACA is excited to share the ideas, programs, and benefits that have led to our growth and success," said Tim Davison, president of MWACA and owner of Chumbley’s Auto Care in Indianola, Iowa. "We have a results-driven and member-focused strategy. Sharing our process and collaborating with alliances on future plans and benefits will bring opportunities and support to more automotive service professionals across the country,
The transition to Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance will begin immediately with the changeover completed no later than January 1, 2022.
