| ASA, Mitchell 1 Announce ShopMeter
 ASA has announced another new member benefit that places key performance indicator (KPI) data at the fingertips of today's shop owner.
Powered by Mitchell 1, ASA's newest Web-based member benefit - ShopMeter™ - provides national and regional averages on a number of data sets, including average repair order dollars, top 10 repair jobs, average parts sales and the most frequently serviced vehicles. Click here to read more.
For more information, log in to the Member's Only section of www.ASAshop.org. Not a member? Click here for more information on ASA membership and its benefits. |
Michigan Insurer-Owned Shop Bill Passes House; ASA Calls on Shops to Contact State Senators
Michigan House Bill 4778, the insurer-owned repair shop legislation, has passed the Michigan House of Representatives by a vote of 61 to 40, and now moves to the state Senate. ASA supports this legislation. Read more...
Note: Michigan repairers can go to www.TakingTheHill.com to contact their state senators.
Other Legislative News:
• Clean Air Conference Presentations Now Online
• Identity Theft Task Force Reports Strategic Plan Improvements, But Issue Persists
ASA Collision Division Names ASA/ASE Collision Technician of the Year
 Michael "Mike" Loy, owner of Mike Loy's Collision Inc. in Lewisburg, Ohio, has been named the ASA/ASE Collision Technician of the Year. The award recognizes the ASA Collision Division member who received the highest score on the 2008 ASE master collision repair/refinish certification test. Read more...
• ASA Publishes Updated 'Not-Included Operations' Charts
ASA Mechanical Division Names ASA/ASE Mechanical Technician of the Year
 Mark Wagenblast, owner of Mark's Automotive Inc. in Bend, Ore., has been named the 2008 ASA/ASE Mechanical Technician of the Year. The award recognizes the ASA Mechanical Division member who received the highest score on the 2008 ASE master automobile certification test. Read more...
• AMI Announces Applications for the $1,000 AVI Education Scholarship
Good Jobber, Shop Relationships Pay
Much has been said about the relationship of a jobber business toward its best shop-customers. Many jobbers are starting to listen to their clients and are reacting in a positive manner. These jobbers must be supported. That change has come with much struggle and resolve, but it has literally changed the direction and profitability of the independent sector within the automotive aftermarket industry. Click here for the full article.
 Must Be Doing Something Right ...
Recently released news from a leading trade publication honored top shops in our industry. ASA President Ron Pyle was pleased - but not surprised - that seven of the 10 were ASA members. "This is an awesome testament to the value of association membership." Click here now to read and comment.
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