 Special offer for ASA members!
The next 100 ASA members who sign up for AutoNetTV will receive a FREE DVD Player.
AutoNetTV is an automotive television network viewed in the waiting areas of service and repair centers, with programming provided each month on a DVD. ASA members receive special discounted pricing on this quality consumer education and staff training in one package.
For more information and to sign up for this special offer, log in to the Member's Only home page on www.ASAshop.org. Not a member? Click here for more information on ASA membership and its benefits.
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Feinstein Urges OIG Review of EPA Decision
In a letter on Jan. 2, 2008, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), chair of the Senate appropriations panel, urged the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to investigate EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson's decision to deny California's Clean Car Act waiver. To view the letter, click here.
 "Best Waiting Area" Photo Entries Due Monday!
Photo entries for "Best Waiting Area" in AutoInc.'s Photo Contest are due Monday, Feb. 4. The photo contest will run throughout 2008 and will feature various categories for recognition. The next category for judging is "Best Children's Play Area"; entries are due Monday, March 3. For contest rules and instructions to enter, click here.
ASA Releases Paint Regulation Compliance Summary for Members
ASA has developed an overview of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's newly published Auto Body Refinishing Regulation. The document, made available for members by the ASA Collision Division Operations Committee, addresses compliance questions for independent automotive repair shops in the United States that perform surface coatings. Click here for the full story.
Arizona Legislators Urged
to Eliminate Super Warranty
ASA is urging independent automotive repairers in Arizona to contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and their state legislators in response to the proposal of a Clean Car Program in Arizona. The clean car standards proposed contain warranty provisions that ASA believes will have a long-term negative effect on Arizona independent automotive repairers. To read the full story, click here.
To send a message to Arizona legislators and ADEQ, visit the Taking The Hill Legislative Alerts page and select the Arizona links under "State Legislative" and "Agency."
Motivating Yourself in Order to Motivate Your Staff
With a new year ahead, you may be looking for ways to motivate your staff, which begins with motivating yourself. Click here to read the full story.
 Tough Love
I know that you are probably presented with many opportunities to contribute your time and money to efforts that are truly deserving, but Terry Legan is ‘one of us’ and his mission is in sync with our industry’s need to develop motivated and capable employees. Click here now to read and comment.
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