Contact:	Angie Wilson (800) 272-7467, ext. 216 angie@asashop.org
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-2 January 21, 2009

ASA Announces Associate Members Renewing in Fourth Quarter '08

ASA applauds associate members, appreciates support

BEDFORD, TEXAS, January 21, 2009 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the following associate members have renewed their commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry by renewing their associate memberships. Associate members renewing their ASA membership during the fourth quarter of 2008 include:

Advanstar Communications	ALLDATA	Amerex Corporation
American Trades Institute	Automotive Test Solutions Inc.	Automotive Video Inc.
AutoZone	Bosch Diagnostics/Robert Bosch LLC	CCC Information Services
Denso Sales of California	Dupont Performance Coatings	Fandeli International Corporation
Franmar Chemical Inc.	GM Service Parts - ACDelco	Infosynch Inc.
Interstate Battery System/America	Kerenor Consultants	M.D. Publications Inc.
Motor Information Systems	Moving Targets	MultiView Inc.
Paychex Inc.	Performance Radiator	PPG Industries Inc.
Progressive Automotive Systems	Progressive Insurance Company	Protractor Software Inc.
Pull-It Corporation/Mo-Clamp	Reynolds & Reynolds	Verifacts Automotive

he associate category of ASA membership is designed for companies or groups that supply goods, services or equipment to the industry, specifically ASA's regular category of membership - businesses that perform automotive repair services. ASA's full list of associate members can be found on the ASA Web site, www.ASAshop.org. The associate member list is categorized according to the products or services the member provides to the industry. From air systems and tools to wheel alignment systems, associate member categories run the gamut in the automotive service and collision repair industries.

"On behalf of the association, I'd like to say 'thank you' to each of these organizations for renewing their membership in ASA," said John Scully, ASA's executive vice president. "These companies offer the products and services necessary for independent repairers to succeed in today's difficult business environment. The commitment these companies have made to ASA and the industry is definitely a positive sign for 2009."

Of the associate members listed above, Advanstar Communications, ALLDATA, AutoZone, Bosch Diagnostics/Robert Bosch LLC, CCC Information Services, Motor Information Systems, Paychex Inc. and Reynolds & Reynolds are also sponsored member benefit providers with special offers or programs designed for ASA members.

To learn more about ASA's dedication to service and repair professionals, the benefits of membership and how to join, visit www.ASAshop.org or call (800) 272-7467, ext. 295. You may also 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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