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ASA provides a number of resources to its membership and the automotive industry at large, published by the association and through its partnerships.

For additional information on any of these publications, please contact Angie Wilson, ASA’s vice president of marketing and communications, at (800) 272-7467, ext. 216, or via e-mail at angie@asashop.org.

ASA Provides Convenient Access to CIC Database Task Force Documents
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is a forum designed to allow collision industry stakeholders to come together to discuss issues, build broad understanding, find common ground and communicate to the industry its findings and possible solutions. ASA has three representatives on its Database Task Force: Darrell Amberson, AAM, Collision Division director and president of Lehman’s Garage, Bloomington, Minn.; Carroll Proctor, owner of A.C. Proctor’s Paint and Body, Augusta, Ga.; and Denise Caspersen, ASA Collision Division manager.

ASA previously published its concerns regarding the reintroduction of the bumper prompt currently included in CCC Information Services’ Pathways 4.5 product. The CIC task force recently distributed its comments on the bumper prompt, as well as several paint manufacturer comments on the topic. Those documents are being made available as downloadable PDFs in their original form, as received by the task force members. ASA continues to monitor this situation on behalf its members, and has provided this information for your convenience.

CIC Database Committee – CCC Bumper Prompt Details (overview)

Paint Company responses:

• Akzo Nobel (Sikkens)
• BASF
• DuPont Performance Coatings
• PPG
• Sherwin-Williams

CCC's response and supplementary materials

• CCC’s Response to CIC Database Committee Release on Bumper Prompt
• What’s New in CCC Pathways Appraisal Solution version 4.5
• Addendum to What’s New in CCC Pathways Appraisal Solution version 4.5

ASA Publishes "Consumers' Guidelines to ESPs"
The Automotive Service Association is pleased to announce a new and timely document for consumers to help explain extended service plans (ESPs) and what consumers need to know if they are interested in purchasing this type of vehicle coverage. “Extended Service Plans/Extended Warranties – Consumers’ Guidelines to ESPs” is a free document that helps educate motorists about the different types of extended service plans and how to select the right one to meet their needs.

Click here to download your free copy. (7.8 MB download)

ASA Publishes Report on Telematics Usage
ASA has published a report focusing on the potential affect telematics – and consumer usage of telematics products and services – may have on independent automotive service and repair businesses. The report explores how a telematics system functions and its practical applications, and also includes additional emphasis on telematics systems that provide remote diagnostics.

Click here to download your free report.

Free Tools for the Collision Repair Industry
ASA's Collision Division Refinish Subcommittee has created several communication tools to help collision repair professionals communicate with their local insurance representatives regarding refinish times. Three fliers are available to the industry free of charge. Click here to download your free copies.

Electronic Membership Benefits Portfolio
ASA OnDemand is an electronic membership benefits portfolio that can be accessed anywhere, at anytime. And the best part, the software is free to all ASA members.

If you are a prospective member of the association, feel free to download ASA OnDemand for a 30-day limited trial access version. After joining ASA, you will be provided with full access to everything ASA OnDemand offers. Click here for more information.

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AutoInc. covers every aspect of the automotive service industry, from the latest regulatory information to nuts-and-bolts technical articles to shedding light on how to manage a business. Free to members, nonmembers can also receive 12 issues of AutoInc. for the low annual subscription of $35. Click here to order.