The ASCCA Is Proud to Announce That It Has Selected Nick Bagley The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Motul as ASCCA’s June Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. Motul has been a Corporate Partner since 2017. They are a world-class French company specializing in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants for two-wheelers, cars, and, other vehicles as well as lubricants for industry via its Motultech activity When asked how Motul’s partnership with ASCCA has benefited Motul, Nick Bagley, National Sales Manager for Motul replied, “Being a lubricant specialist and a premium oil brand that is largely known in the European and ... read more

The Spring 2018 issue of ASCCA's quarterly magazine, The California Independent is out for your viewing pleasure! Feel free to share the link with your colleagues or anyone you think might be interested in ASCCA. Contents Include: President's Message Legislative Report Team Weekend Recap Legislative Day Recap BAR BAG Report 2018 Countertop Display Contest Click here to read the magazine online

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce that Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-35) has named ASCCA Treasurer John Villa, of Villa Automotive, the 35th Assembly District’s Small Business of the Year. Every year, the California Small Business Association hosts California Small Business Day, an event that brings 120 small businesses from across the state who have been honored by their state legislator to Sacramento. Each honoree is recognized on the floor of the State Assembly or State Senate and later attends a luncheon with the legislator who selected them. “I was proud to recognize Villa Automotive & Autobody today in Sacramento as the Small Business of the Year for Assembly District 35. Villa Automotive embodies the small business culture of the Central Coast,” said Assemblyman Cunningham in a Facebook post. “Their business is consistently recognized as one the best on the Central Coast and owners John and Diane Villa are pillars ... read more

The ASCCA Is Proud to Announce That It Has Selected John Gustafson The ASCCA Membership Committee proudly announces John Gustafson of Gustafson Brothers Inc. as its ASCCA member of the month for June 2018. Every month, the ASCCA honors members who have continuously excelled in the demonstration of ASCCA’s core values of integrity, compassion, professionalism, and unity. Along with these core values, John has proven to go above and beyond in demonstrating support for ASCCA’s core purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. John specializes in customer service at Gustafson Brothers Inc. The business started in 1971 as a single location mechanical shop and added collision in the nearly 1980’s. In the 90’s they added a second collision shop, Brother’s Autobody in Lake Havasu City NV and a second mechanical shop in northern Huntington Beach in 2013. Most recently they added auto glass to their original loca ... read more

The ASCCA Is Proud to Announce That It Has Selected Armstrong & Associates The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Armstrong & Associates as ASCCA’s July Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. Armstrong & Associates is an insurance service company who provides their customers with the highest quality safety information and loss control services. Not only do they offer top tier vehicle insurance, but they also provide their clients with life, health, and business insurance. With a highly accredited training regiment, their employees are fully capable and prepared to handle any insurance related issues you may have. When asked how Armstrong & Assoc ... read more

Connected Car Quarterly Digest - FIRST ISSUE ASCCA established the new Connected Car Committee and, as part of its mandate to support ASCCA membership, released its first quarterly digest to keep ASSCA members up to speed on what’s happening with new technology and how the aftermarket will protect its business. Learn more about the ASCCA Connected Car Committee CONNECTED CAR COMMITTEE QUARTERLY DIGEST FOR ASCCA MEMBERSHIP ISSUE #01 – Q1 2018 The automotive aftermarket faces many changes and challenges surrounding autonomous and connected vehicles. Most of these challenges center on data. Who owns the data? Who can access the data? Who is responsible for the privacy and security of the data? It is important th ... read more

AUTEL MAXISYS ELITE WITH 2-YEAR SOFTWARE UPDATE (MSRP $4,595.75) DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MAY TEAM WEEKEND EVENT IN SACRAMENTO ON SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018. RAFFLE TICKET PRICE = $25 PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT ASCCA & YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM DONATED BY AESWAVE: NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN, BUT WE HOPE YOU ARE! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND BUY TICKETS. YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE TICKETS AT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER MEETINGS

RepairPal Free Webinar - Shift Profits Into Overdrive RepairPal is offering a series of free, one-hour webinars designed for shop owners, service advisors and telephone support staff. In February, industry expert Jeremy O’Neal will share the strategies that he used to turn one of the worst-performing shops in America into a million-dollar year business in less than a year. See below for more details. Shift Profits Into Overdrive February 21, 2018 at 11AM PST TOPIC Shift Your Profits Into Overdrive: the Guide to Accelerating New Customer Growth DESCRIPTION Nothing is more important than the first interaction with a new customer. This experience sets the tone for the entire relationship. A positive one can lead to a loyal customer who brings in dozens of transactions over a number of years; a bad one can cost you that same value. Jeremy will join RepairPal’s own Jill Trotta in discussing h ... read more

A LITTLE TIME AND MONEY SPENT UPFRONT CAN HELP SHOPS AVOID BIG NON-COMPLIANCE FINES DOWN THE ROAD BY: DICK DELOACH Originally published in Parts and People Nick Modesti, General Manager of Modesti’s Car Care Center, in Culver City, Says He Has Worked With Dave Fischer of California Employer’s Services for Several Years, Who Always Makes Sure the Shop Is Cal/OSHA Compliant. Fresno, Calif.—Everyone who works in California — as a shop owner or employee — is subject to the regulations set forth by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), also known as Cal/OSHA. According to a recent report from the Lab ... read more

ASE Test Preparation with Walt Commans Are you ready to take your first ASE test or failed a test because you were unprepared? ASE Western rep Walt Commans will give an overview and details on how to prepare and take one or more ASE tests. This class will be geared towards the mechanical tests, however since body, paint and HD truck tests are similar to ASE tests, all are welcome! Sponsored by ASE, ASCCA Chapter 48 North Orange County and Fisk Automotive Saturday February 24th, 2018 Fisk Automotive, 820 W. Commonwealth Ave.Fullerton, CA 92832 Begins at 8:30 am sharp and ends at approx 11am No charge to a tech that wants to excel and become certified! RSVP NOW for ASE TEST PREP BY SENDING ... read more