The Automotive Service Association is the largest not-for-profit trade association of its kind serving an international membership base that includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from all segments of the automotive service industry. http://www.asashop.org Representatives of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were on hand Nov. 6 in Las Vegas for an afternoon press conference to discuss new initiatives, goals and partnerships involving the two organizations. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/nov2009/ASA46.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that CCC Information Services has renewed its agreement to offer qualified ASA members in the collision repair industry a 25 percent discount, up to a maximum of $500, off the implementation of the standard CCC ONE Total Repair Platform program. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/nov2009/ASA45.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce five new associate members that have recently joined the association, and two renewing members. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/oct2009/ASA43.htm ASA has announced the winner of its 2009 Chairman's Club Award, the association's grassroots member recruitment program. This year's recipient is Jeff Bly of Maywood Transmission Inc., an ASA member-business in Independence, Mo. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/sept2009/ASA42.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new member benefit agreement with RepairPal, a provider of automotive repair and maintenance information to the motoring public. The agreement provides a 10 percent discount on AppointmentsPlus products to eligible ASA member businesses. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/aug2009/ASA41.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opens its 2009 “How’s Your Business?” survey today. Now in its 17th year, the annual business survey of ASA member-shops provides a snapshot of the automotive service and repair industry and showcases the independent segment. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/aug2009/ASA40.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with BG Products Inc. This education and training initiative establishes BG Products as an ASA-recognized training provider. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/aug2009/ASA39.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Zurich North America Commercial has renewed its agreement to provide specialized business insurance to ASA members. Zurich's business insurance program includes coverage under its Unicover policy for property, liability, garagekeepers, commercial automobile, employee tools, and umbrella, as well as separate offerings for pollution liability and employee benefits. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/aug2009/ASA38.htm The Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division Operations Committee continues its study on time requirements to properly handle quality repairs. Part of this effort includes ASA's current feather, edge and fill time study. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/july2009/ASA35.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the following associate members have renewed their commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry by renewing their associate memberships. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/july2009/ASA37.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce five new associate members that have recently joined the association. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/july2009/ASA36.htm The Automotive Service Association of Ohio (ASA-Ohio), one of 16 regional groups of the association, is pleased to announce the hire of two new employees at the affiliate. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/june2009/ASA34.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) board of directors has approved a newly revised position statement proposed by the volunteer leadership of its Collision Division. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/june2009/ASA33.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce its most recent new chapter agreement, ASA-Central New Mexico, and the launch of the chapter's Web site. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/june2009/ASA32.htm You may now follow the Automotive Service Association (ASA) on Facebook and Twitter. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/june2009/ASA31.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced updates to its member benefit agreement with AutoNetTV - a company that provides an automotive television network with educational programming that may be viewed in the waiting areas of service and repair centers. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA30.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its 2009 Government Affairs Committee (GAC). http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA29.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its 2009 Mechanical Division Operations Committee. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA28.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its 2009 Collision Division Operations Committee. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA27.htm Consumer Reports' survey showing people prefer independent shops over dealerships for vehicle maintenance has prompted praise for the magazine from the Automotive Service Association (ASA). http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA26.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual “Celebration of Excellence” May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA25.htm The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) 2009 Annual Convention kicked off Thursday, April 30, with a full day of training devoted to its affiliate executive directors and volunteer leadership. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA24.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its new board of directors and introduced the board during the association's Annual Convention April 30-May 2 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA23.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual convention April 30 through May 2 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/may2009/ASA22.htm Automotive Service Association (ASA) members who carry workers' compensation coverage through Meadowbrook Insurance Group and who meet eligibility requirements will receive a dividend as a result of participating in the ASA Group Program. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA21.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has launched its new PR Kit to help members promote their business as well as their affiliation with ASA. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA20.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the following associate members have renewed their commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry by renewing their associate memberships. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA19.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce seven new associate members that have recently joined the association. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA18.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced another new tool to assist its members who specialize in collision repair. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA17.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is announcing a new discount offer from Audatex for ASA collision shop owners interested in adopting its Lean Six Sigma for Collision Repair training course. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA16.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has locked in the discounted early registration rates for its 2009 Annual Convention, to be held April 30-May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/april2009/ASA15.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new and timely tool to help explain extended service plans to consumers. "Extended Service Plans (ESPs)/Extended Warranties - Consumers' Guidelines to ESPs" is available for free to consumers at www.ASAshop.org. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA14.htm The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) 2009 Annual Convention will be held April 30-May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Among the highlights of the event will be ASA's annual Celebration of Excellence - a special evening function dedicated to honoring the achievements of ASA members. ASA's Celebration of Excellence will take place Saturday, May 2, from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA13.htm March 31 is the early-bird registration deadline for the Automotive Service Association's 2009 Annual Convention to be held April 30-May 2 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA12.htm AutoInc., the official publication of the Automotive Service Association (ASA), has published a "Membership Spectacular" section in its March 2009 issue that provides valuable information and specific details on cost savings and other benefits available to repair shops that are members of ASA. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA11.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces sponsored benefit providers Mitchell 1 and Automotive Service Leaders (ASL) are partnering to provide ASA members and the industry with an educational Webinar on ShopMeter, a free ASA benefit powered by Mitchell 1. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA10.htm Attendees of the Automotive Service Association's 2009 Annual Convention will have an opportunity Friday, May 1, to meet and mingle with some of the sponsored benefit providers who provide products and services to ASA members. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA9.htm The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) 2009 Annual Convention will offer nine Industry Impact sessions focusing on a variety of relevant and significant automotive service and collision repair industry issues. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/march2009/ASA8.htm Online registration for the Automotive Service Association's (ASA) 2009 Annual Convention is now available by visiting www.ASAshop.org/Annual09. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/feb2009/ASA7.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has three Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars slated for its 2009 Annual Convention. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/feb2009/ASA6.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces a new benefit through Cintas and its First Aid & Safety Division, a leading first aid service provider. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/feb2009/ASA4.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that Meagan Johnson will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 ASA Annual Convention. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/feb2009/ASA5.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce six new associate members that have recently joined the association. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/jan2009/ASA3.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the following associate members have renewed their commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry by renewing their associate memberships. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/jan2009/ASA2.htm Elections for the 2009 Automotive Service Association (ASA) national board of directors are being held through Feb. 28. http://www.asashop.org/news/2009/jan2009/ASA1.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce six new associate members that have recently joined the association. http://www.asashop.org/news/2008/dec2008/ASA72.htm The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the following associate members have renewed their commitment to ASA and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry by renewing their associate memberships. http://www.asashop.org/news/2008/dec2008/ASA71.htm