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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!

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  ASCCA is encouraging members to support the California Chamber of Commerce "Hit the Pause" campaign on several employment bills. The link provided below is simple and fast:   Hit the Pause website link: https://thepausepledge.com/# ACT NOW link: https://californiaemployersvoice.quorum.us/campaign/47792/ The specific bills addressed in this campaign are as follows:   AB 524 (Wicks); dramatically expands family caregiver status, increasing employment costs and potential litigation against CA employers; SB 365&n ... read more

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Industry Events; Member Profile: RepairPal; Legislative Update; Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholarships Read more

Click the link below to view the July 2023 legislative report from ASCCA Legislative Advocate, Jack Molodanof. Read More

Under the new California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Citation and Fine Program, beginning July 1, 2023, the BAR will be able to issue citations and fines to automotive repair dealers (ARDs) for violations of the Automotive Repair Act, with fines potentially reaching up to $5,000 per violation. Here is a summary of the key information: The ARD who receives a citation for violations has the option to file an appeal to have the citation reviewed by a three-member panel composed of one representative each from the BAR, the public and the automotive repair industry. No attorney is required for the appeal process.  ARDs cited for violations considered minor in nature have the option to complete remedial training by a BAR-certified remedial training provider.  Successfully completing the training allows the ARD to prevent the public disclosure of the citation on the BAR’s website, where customers can view it. BAR considers nine (9) key factors* when ... read more

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The Near Me Radio Podcast's new episode titled "Impact on Automotive: The ASCCA's Annual Training Conference with Luke Murray" was released. The podcast is hosted by Ryan Burton from Leads Near Me and this episode features an interview with Luke Murray (Chair, ASCCA Education Training & Information Committee). In this episode, we have Luke Murray, a prominent figure in the ASCCA (Automotive Service Councils of California) and a seasoned automotive professional. This episode is called "Impact on Automotive: The ASCCA's Annual Training Conference with Luke Murray" and in it Luke shares his fascinating journey from starting as an apprentice in a BMW/Porsche specialty shop to becoming an instructor at WTI (World Pack Training Institute) and eventually joining Worldpac as a manager. His dedication to continuing education and his involvement with ASCCA's ETI Committee and the Annual Training Conference showcases his commit ... read more

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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.  Applications are due on or before August 1.  Click here for the nomination application