Professionals in Automotive Service Since 1940

Get Involved! Join the 2025 ASCCA Board of Directors The ASCCA is pleased to call for nominations for seats open on the 2024 Board of Directors. Participation on the ASCCA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for automotive repair professionals to help guide the state's largest organization of independent auto shop owners in shaping the future of the industry and building a stronger industry. Board participation is a chance to grow personally and professionally, and to develop skills, experience and connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals. Download the nomination application HERE!

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with Broadly, an innovative company that collaborates with thousands of local business owners across the United States (independent and franchise-owned) to manage and improve their online presence, get great reviews, and ultimately attract new customers. Click here to read the full press release

Contact Your Legislator Today: Vote "No" on AB 1274 AB 1274 is anti-consumer; anti-environment; anti-worker and anti-small business. The bill will extend the exemption for performing vehicle smog check inspection from 6 years to 8 years. Consumers will get hit in the "pocket book", because expensive vehicle emissions repair costs that are currently covered by the manufacture will fall outside the California and Federal warranty period, driving up costs to consumers. The bill will have a detrimental impact on the environment. High mileage vehicles that have emission related problems will be allowed to operate and pollute the air for an additional two years. This harms our environment and is counterintuitive to laws to clean up the air. Extending the exemption 2 years will reduce the need for smog inspections thus causing shops to drop out of program which means less choice for consumers and higher costs for smog check inspections. The bill is un ... read more

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with NAPA AutoCare, an integrated banner program that unites everything an independent repair business needs to prosper. Since 1984, the NAPA AutoCare family has grown to over 16,000-plus independently owned and nationally recognized automotive, collision, and truck service centers, making it the largest single aftermarket repair network in the country. NAPA’s mission is to help all member businesses increase car count and sell more services. Click here to read the full press release

The State Legislative Bill Report details various bills that ASCCA is tracking. If you have any questions please contact ASCCA at [email protected]Bill Report July 21, 2017

The day was started off with an impressive lineup of speakers from legislative leadership including: Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem Senate Anthony Rendon, Speaker of Assembly Dave Jones, Insurance Commissioner Patricia Bates, Senate Minority Leader The morning session was immediately proceeded by eighty-five legislators honoring a small business owners from their district who have contributed to their local communities. ASCCA was represented by David Kusa, John Villa, Diane Villa, Saj Zoghet and Gloria Peterson. Click here to view photos of the day on our Facebook page

The State Legislative Bill Report details various bills that ASCCA is tracking. If you have any questions please contact ASCCA at [email protected]Bill Report June 12, 2017

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with Castrol, an innovative company that markets high-performance engine oils and business-building programs directly to independent workshop owners. Recognized as the world's leading provider of lubricant solutions, Castrol, which develops its technologies at five locations around the globe, produces brands that include: Castrol® GTX® — a premium conventional motor oil; Castrol® GTX® MAGNATEC® — a synthetic oil with molecules that cling to engine parts; Castrol® EDGE® — a full–synthetic, super–premium motor oil; Commercial transport lubricants. Click here to read the full press release Click here to check out the Castrol Rewards

The State Legislative Bill Report details various bills that ASCCA is tracking. If you have any questions please contact ASCCA at [email protected]Bill Report May 15, 2017

The Spring 2017 issue of ASCCA's quarterly magazine, The California Independent is out for your viewing pleasure! Feel free to share the link below with your colleagues or anyone you think might be interested in ASCCA. Contents Include: President’s Message Legislative Report Team Weekend Recap 2017 Countertop Display Contest BAR BAG Report Three Small Business Advertising Tactics That Get Instant Results Click here to read the magazine online

DENVER (April 3, 2017) — Remaining relevant in an ever-changing automotive industry is no easy challenge. Seventeen years ago, the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) began as a voluntary, but loose, collaboration between automakers and the aftermarket. NASTF first crafted its mission statement at that time, and when the organization incorporated eleven years ago, it revisited and formalized its mission. At the NASTF Board of Directors meeting in November 2016, the Board voted to convene a strategic planning retreat to develop a vision statement and identify key strategies and goals. This meeting was held April 2-3, 2017 in Denver CO, and brought together directors, committee co-chairs and thought leaders from the NASTF membership. Attendees included (alphabetically) Bob Augustine, Scott Brown, Bob Chabot, Chris Chesney, Steve Douglas, Doug Greenhaus, Claude Hensley, Aaron Lowe, John Lypen, Rob Morrell, Allen Pennebaker, Skip Potter, Jill Saunders, Mark Saxonberg, Tr ... read more