ASCCA is encouraging members to support the California Chamber of Commerce "Hit the Pause" campaign on several employment bills. The link provided below is simple and fast:   Hit the Pause website link: https://thepausepledge.com/# ACT NOW link: https://californiaemployersvoice.quorum.us/campaign/47792/   The specific bills addressed in this campaign are as follows: AB 524 (Wicks); dramatically expands family caregiver status, increasing employment costs and potential litigation against CA employers; SB 365 (Wiener); increases employer defense litigatio ... read more

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ASC Education Foundation is hosting a Silent auction during the ASCCA Annual Training Conference. All  proceeds will go to the scholarship program to help fund high school seniors who plan to enroll in post-high school technical/academic training or college undergraduates in the automotive service field. The Silent Auction in NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING to support the ASCEF! Please follow the links below to bid on some amazing items! BID HEREHot Ticket Items Include: STX 2024 Registration Package, including airfare and ground transportation. Mainstreet Motorsports Gift Certificates Not attending the ASCCA Annual Training Conference? No worries! You don’t have to be present to bid and win!  This is an online auction and open to anyone who wants to bid and support ASCEF. You can also make a donation to ASCEF through ... read more

A Big Welcome to 2 New ASCCA Partners 360 Payments is a payment solution designed specifically for automotive repair shops. With industry-leading customer service, you also get access to revolutionary features such as Text-to-Pay and Integrated Consumer Financing. By offering seamless integrations for your customers, you can create a better customer relationship, offer more financing opportunities, and increase your average repair order. Here are just a few benefits of working with 360 Payments: Industry-leading customer service and support Integrated with dozens of leading SMS and DVI solutions, including Shop-Ware, Protractor, Shop Boss, Tekmetric, AutoServe1, NAPA TRACS and more Integrated consumer financing options - empower your customers to get repairs made now and pay later Eliminate the payment conversation during vehicle pick-up with Text-to-Pay. Keep up with the ... read more

The 2022 legislative session ended late Thursday night, August 31. The Governor has until September 30 to sign or veto bills on his desk. Below is a list of key bills we tracked this year.  We will continue to monitor bills on Governor's desk and report. Let me know if you have any questions.    Thanks, Jack Molodanof   Legislative Bills  Catalytic Converter Theft Bills - Concerns AB 1740 – Requires core recyclers who accept converters from commercial enterprise, which includes auto repair dealers, to obtain the following from seller: name, business address and phone, business license or tax ID, date of sale, number of converters sold, amount of money and written agreement to be kept for two years. Status: Governor’s Desk.   SB 1087 - Requires core recyclers who accept converters from seller to obtain and maintain written records, including name, date ... read more

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Jack Molodanof, ASCCA legislative advocate, shares state laws that have potential to create issues and concerns for California shop owners if they are unaware of them.Employee Abandoned Tools. Auto repair shops have certain legal responsibilities and obligations regarding the abandoned tools left by an employee. Employers need to protect themselves from future liability if the employee demands return of his/her tools.  Generally, under California Civil code sections 2080 -2080.10, if owner has not claimed the property, the person saving the property shall within a reasonable time turn property over to the police department of the city or county, or the sheriff’s department. Recording Telephone Calls.  Auto repair shops cannot record telephone conversations with customers unless advance consent is obtained. It is illegal for any person by means of any instrument to record a telephone conversation without the consent o ... read more

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The auto repair industry is actively recruiting young women and men to join our ranks. If you like cars, problem-solving, are tech-savvy, making good pay, and you want to help make a difference in peoples' lives, the auto repair industry may be the ideal fit for you. Check out our video below to see why!  ASCCA is serious about ensuring that the industry supports women in pursuing automotive careers and has formed a committee who supports this endeavor.  WOMEN IN AUTOMOTIVE COMMITTEE Committee’s Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Women in Automotive Committee is in line with the core purposed of the association with a focus on uniting and inspiring women in the industry and to inspire women to consider a career in the industry. Committee RosterSchol ... read more

One of ASCCA’s most popular member benefits is subscription to TEAMTalk—an email discussion group that gives you access to ASCCA’s 700+ members across California. ASCCA members use TEAMTalk regularly to seek advice on how to handle a unique situation facing their business, tips for fixing a tricky repair, help understanding new California laws and regulations affecting the industry, and so much more! Now, ASCCA is offering potential ASCCA members a FREE limited 30-day trial membership to TEAMTalk to view firsthand how it can help benefit you and your business. So if you’ve been considering joining ASCCA, sign up for a TEAMTalk test drive TODAY—you won’t regret it! To sign up, or if you have any questions, email the ASCCA office with your name, business name and address, and ARD number to start your FREE trial membership—you won’t regret it! ***Please note: this i ... read more