The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance) held a press conference to present a new information resource tool for automobile repairers. The ASA OEM Resource Center is a joint project designed to consolidate and simplify access to tool information for repairers. During the press conference, representatives from ASA and the Alliance demonstrated the features of the database and explained the benefits of a consolidated access point for service-tool data from the original equipment manufacturers.
Said Dan Risley, ASA president/executive director, “This is a great opportunity for the aftermarket community and the automobile manufacturers to facilitate information sharing. By providing access to tool information in one location, automakers will be able to communicate with independent repairers directly, and the repairers will be able to get the answers to their questions from one source.”
“Automakers make complete diagnostic and repair tools, information and training materials available to dealers, independent repair professionals and interested consumers alike,” said Daniel Gage, director of communications and public affairs for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. “But as vehicles become more and more complex, the amount of resources presented by manufacturers can become overwhelming for techs. Alliance members welcome this partnership with ASA to simplify access to the tools and information needed to fix any vehicle and maintain customer satisfaction.”
The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA serves an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from both the mechanical and collision repair segments of the automotive service industry.
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the leading advocacy group for the auto industry, represents more than 70 percent of all car and light truck sales in the United States, including BMW Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen Group of America and Volvo Cars North America.
ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past media releases, go to www.ASAshop.org, or visit ASA’s legislative website at www.TakingTheHill.com.
