Advisory Group Purpose: Help keep ASCCA members at the forefront of emerging technology and provide them with accurate information and education and training opportunities to provide exceptional service to your clients.

  • Keep members updated on new technologies concerning the automobile and the repair industry.
  • Create training and education on new and emerging technologies within the automobile and the repair industry.
  • Aid shop owners with providing quality estimates and service for twenty-first century automobiles.
  • Share information on emerging technologies coming down the pipe and how to train technicians to service these technologies

The Connected Cars Advisory Group helps ASCCA members stay up to date on advancing vehicle technologies by providing access to educational assets that help you and your staff increase your understanding and service capabilities with these systems.

The Connected Cars Advisory Group has provided the most popular educational assets available for download. Overview documents are available here, and be sure to visit our YouTube page for a collection of informational videos that showcase new technologies, tips on service and repair, and much more!

Questions? Want to get involved? Reach out at [email protected]

The Connected Cars Advisory Group meetings are open to the public and welcomes new members. If you are interested in learning more about the advisory group and available resources, we encourage you to participate in one of the monthly calls, attend an in-person ASCCA Team Weekend Event, or to email ASCCA’s Executive Director, Gloria Peterson, [email protected].

Advisory Group Members
Lee Chesnin, ASCCA President 

Dave Kusa, ASCCA Vice President

Darin Dinis, Co-Chair

Isaac Rodell, Co-Chair

David Bauld

Scott Brown

Patrick Cadam 

John Eppstein

Kevin Fitzpatrick, Advisor

Fred Gruner, Advisor

Rocky Khamenian

Dave Kusa 

Rob Morrell 

Niko Sougias 

Nelson Vargas

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