Send Us Your Surveys!
The Automotive Service Association
values the opinions of its members, and to ensure the association remains focused on its members' needs, ASA randomly selected members to receive surveys earlier this month.
Survey responses will help ASA determine what benefits and services currently best serve the membership and what types of programs are of interest in the future.
Please return your member survey immediately in the postage-paid envelope. Your responses will help us measure your expectations and plan for future benefit programs.
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CARB Passes Amendment Increasing Zero-Emissions Vehicles
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted March 27 to triple the amount of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) proposed for production by automakers from 2012 through 2014. For more info, click here.
California House Member Introduces Bill to Amend U.S. Patent Law for Crash Parts
The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced new legislation aimed to create an exemption in the U.S. patent law to enable the production of aftermarket automobile parts. For the full story, click here.
 Online Registration to End Soon for ASA Annual Convention
Online registration ends April 20 for ASA's Annual Convention, which will be held May 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Calif. From management training to numerous networking opportunities, you'll have the chance to earn more as you learn more. Don't get left behind!
Register now!
 Tickets Available for ASA's Celebration of Excellence
ASA's "Celebration of Excellence" event is a special evening dedicated to honoring the achievements of ASA members and industry leaders. Tickets are available through ASA's 2008 Annual Convention Web site. The evening gala includes dinner. Purchase tickets.
Annual Convention to Feature Parts Quality Forum
The operations committees of both the ASA Mechanical and Collision divisions invite you
to join in on a discussion about parts quality. The forum will explore the changing parts market,
including global sourcing issues.
Parts quality as it relates to estimates, repair
orders, insurers and other business partners will also
be discussed.
Other key topics of discussion may include part
specification labeling, part certification, warranty
issues, return policies and the potential effects on
quality when a parts supplier changes manufacturers.
The forum will be held Thursday, May 1, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Plan now to attend this open forum and
help shape the future of ASA and your industry. Register now!
 Mechanical Division Visits Parts Distributors
The ASA Mechanical Operations Committee recently visited an AutoZone parts distribution center and ABC Parts Warehouse in Texas. To read about the event and see the pictures, click here.
 Women in Automotive Service and Repair
AutoInc.'s April issue focuses on women in the industry and female customers. This special issue includes:
• A Look at www.AskPatty.com
• Two Women Lead ASA's Divisions
• Marriage in the Shop: Working Side by Side
Click here to read more.
 For What It’s Worth ...
The lines are blurring when it comes to traditional parts distribution models. For the independent repairer, it’s about choice – and quality, availability and competitive prices each play a role. Business is earned by producing a value proposition that suits the circumstances of each repair as determined by the shop and its customer. Click here now to read and comment.
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