Contact:	Angie Wilson (800) 272-7467, ext. 216 angie@asashop.org
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-6 Feb. 15, 2008

Automotive Service Leaders Offers Savings to ASA Members

New benefit includes AutoShop LifeLine and other online programs

BEDFORD, TEXAS, Feb. 15, 2008 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new member benefit agreement with Automotive Service Leaders, an industry-focused company that offers the AutoShop LifeLine program, TourAroundTour seminars and other events, as well as Web-based products to help independent automotive repair professionals stay successful.

The primary benefit for ASA members through this agreement is the 50 percent savings off the published price of the LifeLine program, a multi-faceted program designed to assist shop owners in creating a "how to" manual for their business via webinar classes. The benefit also allows subscribers access to online libraries and audio files; Payoff Tool templates that include numerous documents to assist shop owners and managers; as well as Showcase access, live or archived Web-based presentations that include tips from a variety of successful shop owners. The benefit also includes access to one SelectGroup meeting, which are on-site group networking and education sessions.

"The tough thing for shop owners is actually using what they've learned in training," said Gary Gunn, founder and CEO of Automotive Service Leaders. "Our job is to help them get started, get organized, and help them get a return on their training investment."

Effective Feb. 25, 2008, the LifeLine informational webinars will be available at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. CST Monday through Thursday each week. To register, visit www.turnaroundtour/lifeline.html or call (270) 782-6455.

"For almost three decades now, Automotive Service Leaders has helped shop owners succeed through training and organizing group meetings for independent shop owners nationwide," said B.J. Johnson, ASA's vice president of membership services. "I'm confident that its 'no travel' networking opportunities with other shop owners will make the AutoShop LifeLine benefit a popular choice for ASA members. This is just another member benefit that will assist our members in the success of their businesses."

To learn more about ASA's agreement with Automotive Service Leaders, or any of the more than 35 ASA member benefits, call (800) 272-7467, ext. 295; or access the electronic benefits portfolio within ASA OnDemand, which can be downloaded from www.ASAOnDemand.com.

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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