Early-bird pricing for online registration for ASA's two trade shows, the Congress of Automotive Service and Repair (CARS) and the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), ends Sept. 17, with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Conference sessions are ticketed events, and early registration is encouraged to ensure access to requested sessions.

In addition to the full schedule of educational sessions, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III will serve as keynote speaker during the Opening General Session of the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) held Nov. 4-7, in Las Vegas. Sullenberger's address, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 5, will focus on how paramount safety is in the proper operation, repair and servicing of vehicles, thereby keeping the motoring public safe on the road.

NACE and CARS also offer attendees four days of management and technical education (including free ASE-Certification Test Prep sessions), along with great networking opportunities and an exhibitor showcase. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, happenings and information, and increase your knowledge and understanding of an industry that is constantly changing by registering today.

Click here to register for NACE; and click here to register for CARS.

NACE and CARS are now co-located at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center, Nov. 4-7, 2009, during ASRW. For complete coverage of the events, visit the official online publication of ASRW, ASRW Now, at www.ASRWnow.com.

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Let your customers know you are dedicated to providing the best quality service available by displaying ASA business cards, letterhead, jackets, shirts, patches and more in your shop. Show them you uphold the standards of ASA's Code of Ethics by proudly displaying the ASA member sign in your shop's window, and fill your brochure holders with several documents that can be used to educate your customers on a wide variety of issues and industry practices. Your customers depend on you to deliver high-quality products and services, and you depend on ASA for the same. Visit ASA’s Online Store today at www.ASAstore.com and stock up on all of your business needs. You keep them going. We keep you going.

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ASA members agree to adhere to ASA's Code of Ethics - the automotive service industry's standard for professional business practices with consumers in mind. In addition to a shop's business name, motorists can also identify ASA member businesses by the red, white and blue ASA sign. Purchase a Code of Ethics poster to display in your business or a new ASA Member sign at www.ASAstore.com.

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