Don't Miss a Thing! The inaugural Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) promises to be packed with education, networking opportunities and exhibitor showcasing that is unmatched in the collision and mechanical repair industries. And with AutoInc's ASRW online daily, ASRW Now, you can be sure that you won't miss a thing while you're in Vegas! From the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) to the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), ASA's ASRW Now has got you covered. Check your e-mail inbox next week for our preshow edition that highlights the entire show's upcoming activities! Register today for CARS and NACE.

Congress Passes Intellectual Property Enforcement Legislation
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed legislation on Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement, Senate Bill 3325. The bill was also passed by the House of Representatives and has been sent to the White House for the president's signature. Read more...

Other Legislative News:
• House Small Business Committee Rebukes AAIA on 'Right to Repair'

"How's Your Business?" Drawing Winners Announced
Thanks to all ASA members who returned their "HYB?" survey. The following members will receive free CARS and NACE registrations for participating in this year's survey:

Alan Crim A&C Automotive Service, Inc. Mount Vernon, Wash.

Brian Greenley Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting Littleton, Colo.

Survey results will be published in the December issue of AutoInc., the official publication of ASA.

Quarter Panel Refinish Operations Flier Available to Members
ASA's Refinish subcommittee has created the ASA Quarter Panel Refinish Operations flier to document some refinish operations that may be overlooked during the estimating process. This item was featured in the October issue of ASA's Collision Repair Report. Log into the Members Only section of www.ASAshop.org and visit the Collision Division Tools page for your downloadable copy.

Other Collision Division News:
• Operations Committee Meets at Sherwin-Williams
• California Paint Cap Bill Signed by Governor

ASA to Host Service Information Workshop in Colorado
The Automotive Service Association has announced it will host a new Service Information Workshop in Fort Collins, Colo. Read more...

Other Mechanical Division News:
• Colorado Proposes More Changes to Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program

Watch for details about the iATN/ASA Service Professionals Industry Reception, to be held Nov. 6 in Las Vegas!

AMI Webinar Shows You How to Go "Beyond the Books"
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 12, for an interactive session that explores several automaker service information Web sites, including site content and functionality. These sites provide service professionals with a new resource for service, repair and diagnostic information. Visit www.AMIeducationonline.com for details and online registration.