Contact:	Monica Buchholz (800) 272-7467, ext. 216
For Release:	Immediate News Bulletin ASA-5 February 27, 1998

ASA Announces CARS Dates

Bedford, Texas, February 27, 1998 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division's annual Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) will be held Oct. 30 - Nov. l, at the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

The program will include business management seminars offered by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), which will earn attendees credit toward the institute's Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation. Technical classes, a keynote address and business meetings will also be part of the program.

CARS will precede the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) trade show, which will be held Nov. 3-6 at the Sands and Las Vegas Convention Centers in Las Vegas.

For additional information, contact the ASA Meetings Department, (800) 272-7467. The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind serving more than 12,000 businesses and approximately 55,000 professionals from all segments of the automotive service industry. ASA advances the professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services.