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Click the link below to view the March 2023 legislative report from ASCCA Legislative Advocacte, Jack Molodanof. Read more

ASCCA committees are seeking volunteers. Involvement can be at varying levels of time commitment, comfort level and responsibility. Simply reach out to committee leaders and let them know more about your interest, talent and available time commitment and they will match you up with ways you can help. ASCCA committee volunteers have one thing in common, they agree that by volunteering they received more than they give in the way of both personal and professional growth

San Diego, CA: The Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with AutoVitals, a leading provider of SaaS solutions to automotive repair and maintenance shops.  AutoVitals supports auto repair shops with a variety of robust features, including shop efficiency tools and digital marketing assistance. Repair shops can save time, streamline shop operations, and increase profitability with workflow automation, Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) tools, and communication features. On average, repair shops leveraging AutoVitals increase their ARO by 30%.   Click here to read the full press release

The State legislature introduced over 2,600 new bills this year. Many of these bills are "spot bills" meaning that they are place holders to be amended later with more substantive language.   We are still in the process of reviewing all the bills.  Below are bills that we have highlighted so far.  As we continue to review the introduced bills and amendments, we will add to the list. We will continue to review, monitor and report. Read more

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BAR Advisory Committee & Workshop Summary 1/26/23 From ASCCA Legislative Advocate Jack Molodanof

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Legislative Bills – Bill Deadline – February 17, 2023  It's still very early in the legislative bill introduction process but so far here are the bills:  SB 55 (Catalytic Converters) Prohibits a new or used car dealer from selling a new motor vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter unless the catalytic converter has been engraved or etched with the vehicle identification number of the vehicle to which it is attached.  Potential Bills:  Legislation to expand BAR Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program to all vehicles, not just total loss revived salvage vehicles. Employment Bills – Expecting several bills to be introduced dealing with employment, including paying employees' overtime for more than 32 hours a week – This was last year’s AB 2932, which failed.  Read more

ATLANTA, GA. (DECEMBER 19th, 2022): The Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) announced a continuation of their corporate partnership agreement with top auto repair digital marketing firm Leads Near Me. "ASCCA is excited to continue its relationship with Ryan Burton and Leads Near Me. Ryan and his team bring extensive experience and vast knowledge on using SEO and other digital tools to bring customers to ASCCA shops,” said Carolyn Coquillette, 2022 ASCCA President, Owner of Luscious Garage (San Francisco) and Founder/CEO of Shop Ware.  This move will offer expanded benefits for both sides, especially for ASCCA members looking for better online visibility using Leads Near Me’s unique Car Count Boost methodology. Car Count Boost directly drives leads from targeted customers — who search Google specifically for automotive services — by Leads Near Me’s proprietary lead capture technology, conversion tracking, and performance optimizatio ... read more