Contact:	Angie Wilson (800) 272-7467, ext. 216 angie@asashop.org
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-39 July 24, 2007

ASA Supplement Form Created for Collision Division Members

New Tool Available in Members Only Section of Web Site

BEDFORD, TEXAS, July 24, 2007 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has made available another tool to help ASA collision repair professionals in their daily operations. From the Collision Division comes a free, downloadable and customizable supplement form designed for ASA-member collision repair facilities. The form is designed to maximize customer satisfaction by minimizing delays in the repair process, as well as save ASA members time by providing a thorough, standardized supplement form.

ASA's Insurance Subcommittee, an extension of the Collision Division Operations Committee, developed the project under the guidance of Mike Schoonover, Schoonover Bodyworks, St. Paul, Minn., who chairs the subcommittee.

"The ASA supplement form will streamline the supplement process with insurers by offering more consistency. When shops utilize the supplement form, claims adjusters and appraisers will see the same form from each shop. So often shops 'reinvent the wheel,' which can disrupt the process," said Schoonover. "Insurers will now see the same form coming from all shops that take advantage of it - with the only difference being the shop's name, logo and contact information. Our industry needs more effective tools and procedures. This is one that will have a positive impact for those who take advantage of it."

Two versions of the supplement form are available to members as downloadable Word documents. One version can be completed electronically and sent via e-mail to third parties; the second version is designed to be used as a hard copy and faxed. Both files are available on ASA's Web site, www.ASAshop.org. Members simply access the Members Only section of the site by entering their six-digit ASA member number. The documents are currently located on the home page of the Members Only section. Nonmembers interested in joining the association or learning more about ASA's member benefits, may contact ASA's membership department at (800) 272-7467, ext. 295.

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. ASA's headquarters is in Bedford, Texas.

ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. For additional information about ASA, including past news releases, go to www.ASAshop.org, or visit ASA's legislative Web site at www.TakingTheHill.com.

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