# ASCCA Chapter 12 Try ASCCA for 6 months free of charge and experience what being an ASCCA member has to offer! Your introductory membership includes: 6-months of the latest industry and member news in our monthly What You Need To Know newsletter, our industry training updates, and other up-to-the minute updates affecting your shop. Network on TEAMtalk, our open forum email listserv for members to discuss issues and ask for ideas or tips. This is also the place where ASCCA Government Affairs will update you on BAR changes, tax increases, and more. And it’s also where our partners will share their expertise and guidance. Set up a daily digest or receive each post as it happens—the choice is up to you. Again, welcome! Here’s our contact info, too, if you need anything. info@ascca.com | 800-810-4272 ## Pages - [ASCCA West Los Angeles Holiday Party Dec 14, Marina Del Rey](https://ascca12.com): Try ASCCA for 6 months free of charge and experience what being an ASCCA member has to offer! Your introductory membership includes: 6-months of the latest industry and member news in our monthly What You Need To Know newsletter, our industry training updates, and other up-to-the minute updates affecting your shop. Network on TEAMtalk, our open forum email listserv for members to discuss issues and ask for ideas or tips. This is also the place where ASCCA Government Affairs will update you on BAR changes, tax increases, and more. And it’s also where our partners will share their expertise and guidance. Set up a daily digest or receive each post as it happens—the choice is up to you. Again, welcome! 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Without presentations or structured agendas, members can simply enjoy time together, share experiences, and strengthen connections with fellow shop owners, technicians, employees, and industry partners. - [](https://ascca12.com/ascca-west-los-angeles-holiday-party-2025): - [](https://ascca12.com/open-house-at-morris-automotive): - [](https://ascca12.com/owners-2026): - [](https://ascca12.com/newsletters): ## Blog Posts - [2018 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/2018-small-business-saturday): It’s hard for small businesses to compete with the big guys. But that’s why there’s Small Business Saturday. American ... - [WHY WOMEN SHOULD WORK IN THE AUTO REPAIR INDUSTRY](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/why-women-should-work-in-the-auto-repair-industry): The auto repair industry is actively recruiting young women and men to join our ranks. If you like cars, problem-solving, are tech-savvy, ... - [TEAMTALK TRIAL MEMBERSHIP](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/teamtalk-trial-membership): One of ASCCA’s most popular member benefits is subscription to TEAMTalk—an email discussion group that gives you access to ASCCA’s 700+ ... - [THIS MIGHT SHOCK YOU: DOWNED POWER LINE!](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/this-might-shock-you--downed-power-line-): If you come across a downed power line, stay as far away from it as you can and call the power company immediately! More ... - [JDRF RAFFLE](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/jdrf-raffle): Tickets are $10 each (60,000 total) Drawing at Ford Conference and Event Center ... - [FEATURED REMARKABLE RESULTS RADIO PODCAST – SHERRI STOCK FROM INMOTION AUTO CARE](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/featured-remarkable-results-radio-podcast---sherri-stock-from-inmotion-auto-care): Sherri Stock's love affair with cars began in High School - the object of her affection: a beautiful, blue 1971 Chevy Nova Super ... - [VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: NICK BAGLEY](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/vendor-spotlight--nick-bagley): The ASCCA Is Proud to Announce That It Has Selected Nick Bagley The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce ... - [CHAPTER 12 PROUDLY ANNOUNCES NEW CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP WITH SC FUELS](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/chapter-12-proudly-announces-new-corporate-partnership-with-sc-fuels): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2018 ASCCA Chapter 12 Proudly Announces New Corporate Partnership with SC FUELS   Los Angeles – Chapter 12 of the Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most ... - [ASCCA CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT – SPRING 2018 ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW!](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-california-independent---spring-2018-issue-available-now-): 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. ... - [AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE COUNCILS OF CALIFORNIA TREASURER JOHN VILLA HONORED DURING CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS DAY](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/automotive-service-councils-of-california-treasurer-john-villa-honored-during-california-small-business-day): 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. ... - [MEMBER OF THE MONTH: JOHN GUSTAFSON](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/member-of-the-month--john-gustafson): 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 ... - [VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/vendor-spotlight--armstrong---associates): 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 ... - [CONNECTED CAR QUARTERLY DIGEST- ISSUE 1](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/connected-car-quarterly-digest--issue-1): 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 ... - [ANNOUNCING ASCCA’S 2018 RAFFLE! SPONSORED BY AESWAVE](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/announcing-ascca-s-2018-raffle--sponsored-by-aeswave): 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 & ... - [REPAIRPAL FREE WEBINAR – SHIFT PROFITS INTO OVERDRIVE](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/repairpal-free-webinar---shift-profits-into-overdrive): 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 ... - [CAL/OSHA OFFERS ‘PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE’ TO ENSURE REGS ARE MET](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/cal-osha-offers--preventative-maintenance--to-ensure-regs-are-met): 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 Fresno, Calif.—Everyone who works in California — as a ... - [ASE TEST PREPARATION WITH WALT COMMANS](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ase-test-preparation-with-walt-commans): 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 ... - [MOBILE AIR CONDITIONING SOCIETY (MACS) COURSE](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/mobile-air-conditioning-society--macs--course): Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Mobile A/C Best Practices Clinic This course describes best practice service and repair methods pertaining to mobile A/C systems in car/light truck and heavy duty/off-road. When adhered to, the procedures outlined in ... - [VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: JOHN HARTMAN](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/vendor-spotlight--john-hartman): The ASCCA is proud to announce that it has selected John Hartman Spotlight date: February, 2018   The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected John Hartman of NAPA AutoCare ... - [VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: MAYLAN NEWTON](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/vendor-spotlight--maylan-newton): he ASCCA is proud to announce that it has selected   Maylan Newton The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Maylan Newton of the Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) ... - [ADVOCACY FUND](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/advocacy-fund): DVOCACY FUND UPDATE The ASCCA has established a fund to enhance our advocacy with the state legislature (e.g., legislative advocate’s travel, ASCCA’s annual legislative day lobbying, Government Affairs Committee initiatives). The committee’s efforts have had a ... - [ASCCA MEMBERS JOINED EFFORTS TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE CALIFORNIA WILD FIRES](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-members-joined-efforts-to-help-victims-of-the-california-wild-fires): Donations went directly towards helping the families of victims like Bob Toepp and other ASCCA members impacted by the fires in both northern and southern California. ASCCA CARES Sacramento- As communities throughout Sonoma, Napa, and ... - [NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2018](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/new-california-laws-for-2018): Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair shops. Below is a short summary/highlights of some key measures that will take effect in 2018, unless otherwise noted. Minimum Wage ... - [EPA 609 CERTIFICATION](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/epa-609-certification): ASCCA Members, please see the message below regarding EPA 609 Certification from our Corporate Partner AutoZone: Be aware of upcoming changes to R134a purchases. The EPA has recently mandated that purchases of R134a items, with a ... - [ASCCA ESTABLISHES THE NEW CONNECTED CAR COMMITTEE](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-establishes-the-new-connected-car-committee): Committee’s first official meeting was August 1st 2017 Committee meets monthly. Members are also involved with NASTF, SAE, CAWA, Auto Care Association, Auto Service Association. Current membership includes: Carolyn Coquillette, Chair David Kusa Craig Johnson ... - [NOW AVAILABLE: GROW YOUR CUSTOMER BASE AND PROFITS WITH CUSTOM MARKETING MATERIALS FROM GOTPRINT](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/grow-your-customer-base-with-custom-marketing-materials-from-gotprint): From AutoZone: GotPrint offers templates and customer lists  Use custom designs or existing design templates Upload a customer list or ... - [TOP 10 LAWS THAT REPAIR SHOPS SHOULD KNOW BUT DON'T](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/top-10-laws-that-repair-shops-should-know): Jack Molodanof, ASCCA legislative advocate, shares state laws that have potential to create issues and concerns for California shop owners ... - [Happy Labor Day ASCCA Members](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/happy-labor-day-ascca-members): Happy Labor Day to our Hard Working ASCCA Members! - [Update on Legislative Bills August 2022](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/update-bills-august-2022): The 2022 legislative session ended late Thursday night, August 31. The Governor has until September 30 to sign or veto bills on his ... - [2 New ASCCA Partners!](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/2-new-ascca-partners): A Big Welcome to 2 New ASCCA Partners 360 Payments is a payment solution designed specifically for automotive repair shops. With ... - [ASCEF Silent Auction NOW OPEN for Bids](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascef-silent-auction-now-open-for-bids): The Silent Auction in NOW OPEN FOR BIDDING to support the ASCEF! Please follow the links below to bid on some amazing items! BID HERE Hot 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 the link. HAPPY BIDDING! - [ASCCA SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-september-2023-newsletter): Industry Events; Member Profile: tekmetric; Legislative Update; Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; ... - [ASCCA MEMBERS - HIT THE PAUSE!](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-members-hit-the-pause): ASCCA is encouraging members to support the California Chamber of Commerce "Hit the Pause" campaign on several employment bills. The link ... - [NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2024](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/new-california-laws-for-2024): NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS FOR 2024 Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers. Below is a ... - [ASCCA DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-december-2023-newsletter): ASCCA DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER   Member News & Updates: Save the Date - 2024 Annual Training Conference; ASCEF updates; BAR updates; ... - [January 2024 Team Weekend](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/january-2024-team-weekend): January Team Weekend January 26-28, 2024 Embassy Suites, Sacramento 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 Register Online Now Book your ... - [MAY 2024 TEAM WEEKEND](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/may-2024-team-weekend): May Team Weekend May 17-19, 2024 Embassy Suites, Walnut Creek 1345 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Register Online Now! Book your ... - [Legislative and Regulatory Update ~ March 2024](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/legislative-and-regulatory-update): The State Legislative Bill Report details various bills that ASCCA is tracking. If you have any questions please contact ASCCA at info@ascca.com - [ASCCA Member Benefits](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-member-benefits): Be sure to check out ALL of the benefits offered to ASSCA members. - [ASCCA March Team Weekend - March 14-16, 2025](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/march-team-weekend-march-14-16-2025): ... - [Legislative Update by Jack Molodanof](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/legislative-update-by-jack-molodanof): ... - [Legislative & Regulatory Updates - Jan 2026](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/legislative-regulatory-updates-jan-2026): LEGISLATIVE UPDATE January 6, 2026 From: Jack Molodanof Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Subject: Legislative & Regulatory Updates - Jan ... - [BAR new Advertising Regulations that take effect October 1, 2025](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/bar-new-advertising-regulations-that-take-effect-october-1-2025): BAR new Advertising Regulations that take effect October 1, 2025 Posted on 9/26/2025 BAR new Advertising Regulations that take effect ... - [ASCCA’s John Eppstein Talks Cool Air Rebates on ABC 10 News](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-s-john-eppstein-talks-cool-air-rebates-on-abc-10-news): ASCCA’s John Eppstein Talks Cool Air Rebates on ABC 10 News Posted on 8/29/2025 ASCCA’s John Eppstein Talks Cool Air Rebates on ABC 10 ... - [NEW APPRENTICE PROGRAM AT FRESNO CITY COLLEGE ~ NOW HIRING!!](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/new-apprentice-program-at-fresno-city-college-now-hiring): NEW APPRENTICE PROGRAM AT FRESNO CITY COLLEGE ~ NOW HIRING!! - [New online license renewal system makes renewals easier and faster](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/new-online-license-renewal-system-makes-renewals-easier-and-faster): Update from the BAR New online license renewal system makes renewals easier and faster The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is launching ... - [Legislative & Regulatory Updates - Apr 2026](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/legislative-regulatory-updates-apr-2026): ... - [Each One Reach One](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/each-one-reach-one): - [ASCCA West LA Open House, Santa Monica](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/ascca-west-la-open-house-may2026): Join us for a complimentary evening with the West Los Angeles auto repair community. Meet Chapter President Dave Morris — owner of Morris Automotive and a tireless champion for shop owners — along with fellow ASCCA Chapter 12 members who are shaping the future of our industry. - [2026 SkillsUSA California AST & MLR Competitions](https://ascca12.com/c12-members/legislation/skillsusa-california-ast-mlr-competitions-2026): Heartfelt Appreciation for Your Contributions to SkillsUSA California    Dear Valued Volunteer,   Warm greetings from SkillsUSA ...