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The Winter 2015-16 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: Legislative Report In Memoriam of Jeff Stich News Briefs ASCCA Member of the Month and Member of the Year Summer Conference Recap Team Weekend Recap Countertop Display Contest Winner Click here to read the magazine online.Single page version (for printing)

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Last year, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 1222, which created new tow truck regulations in an effort to curb “bandit towing,” a term used to describe instances in which cars are towed without the owner’s consent. Most often a result of unauthorized parking, owners are left wondering where their car went, and end up saddled with thousands of dollars in towing and storage fees. Read more

New California Laws for 2016: Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that may impact small business, automotive repair shops. Short summary of some measures that will take effect in 2016

Getting your vehicle ready for winter while temperatures are still mild is a proactive approach to preventive maintenance that helps ensure safety, reliability and fewer unexpected repairs when severe winter weather strikes. Whether you do it yourself or take your car to a professional service technician, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures during Fall Car Care Month in October to keep your vehicle operating at its best. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free ... read more

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ASCCA members are requested to contact their legislator and respectfully request that they vote "no" on SB 350. SB 350 by Senator De Leon, which was recently amended and now requires an arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum use by 50% by 2030, increasing the current renewable portfolio standard to 50% by 2030 and increasing energy efficiency in buildings by 50%, without regard to the impact on individuals, small businesses and the economy. SB 350 has been labeled a "job killer" bill by the California Chamber of Commerce. See link for copy of the bill http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/sen/sb_0301-0350/sb_350_bill_20150716_amended_asm_v97.pdf. If passed, SB 350 would also: Provide a Blank Check to California Air Resources Board (CARB). The bill gives broad and undefined authority to CARB (a body of political appointees ... read more

ASCCA previously reported as part of our Bureau of Automotive Repair Advisory Group (BAG) meeting summary that there has been a big increase in citations and fines for issuing a certificate of compliance using a BAR97 EIS when an OIS test was required. This is a violation of Section 44050 of the Health and Safety Code. According to statistics provided by the BAR during the July 23rd, BAG meeting they had already issued 437 citations. The citations are issued to both the technician and the station, and the fines are issued to the station. ASCCA has and will continue to encourage BAR to update the BAR97 EIS and OIS equipment software to identify and lock out vehicles that are not eligible to be tested and issued a certificate of compliance. NOTE: The citations are for issuing a certificate of compliance using the wrong testing platform.What to Expect If you are cited you will receive a letter that includes a citation conference date and time to appear in t ... read more

The total number of candidates for the Board of Directors elections is six (6) with a total number of open seats totaling seven (7). Therefore, there will be no balloting process for this year's election. The nominees for the Board of Directors election are as follows: John Eppstein (Incumbent) Dean Blomquist Joe Picker Jack Scrafield (Incumbent) Stuart Terry (Incumbent) Rory W. Balmer ASCCA has made available the candidates profiles so you can get to know who they are. The next steps will be for the Chapter Representatives Committee (CRC) to review the slate of nominees and make a determination as to whether or not to elect them by acclamation during its meeting on September 26 in Sacramento. A final announcement on the outcome of the CRC's actions will be sent to you after the September 26 meeting

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