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RepairPal Spotlight date: February, 2019 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected RepairPal as ASCCA’s February Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. RepairPal connects consumers with the best auto repair shops through their website. They send many of these customers to RepairPal Certified Shops, knowing these shops will give them a superb car care experience marked by transparency. When asked how RepairPal’s partnership with ASCCA has benefited their business, VP of Industry Advocacy and Sales, Jill Trotta, replied, “We enjoy the interaction and insights we get by working with shop owners. It’s helpful to be involved, so we sta ... read more

Dear ASCCA Members, The Connected Car Committee is proud to offer its latest digest of news, industry happenings, and recap from our past Connected Car training at the September Team Weekend. This digest also kicks off our efforts in Cybersecurity guidance.  Stay tuned for more on Cybersecurity and overarching best practices for Connected Cars throughout the year. Keep your eyes peeled for the **ASCCA member survey** coming soon, to give your input on Connected issues.  Your feedback will direct our committee objectives to make sure we are meeting your needs! If you have any other feedback, please email us at [email protected] Carolyn Coquillette Committee Chair Latest NewsPublic Hostility to Waymo Arizona was the site of a pedestrian fatality due to a self-driving car collision in 2018.  Public hostility to self-driving vehicles has grown, specifically with residents of Arizona neighborhoods where Waymo tests ... read more

The ASCCA has established a fund to enhance our advocacy with the state legislature (e.g., legislative advocate's travel, ASCCA's annual legislative day lobbying, Government Affairs Committee initiatives). A special thank you to Mitch Mendenhall who coordinated the following donations from Chapter 24, as well as multiple donations made in honor of Jeff Stich. Thank you to the following donors to the ASCCA Legislative Advocacy Fund. Your contributions have already made a difference! 12/17/14 12/19/14 1/13/15 2/15/15 2/16/15 2/23/15 3/31/15 4/2/15 4/2/15 4/7/15 4/9/15 4/13/15 4/13/15 4/14/15 4/14/15 4/15/15 5/4/15 6/12/15 7/17/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 9/26/15 10/14/15 11/12/15 3/21/16 11/11/15 ... read more

Shop-Ware Spotlight date: January, 2019 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Shop-Ware as ASCCA’s January Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. Shop-Ware became a Corporate Partner in 2016 and is an innovative company that delivers cutting-edge shop management software.  The shop management software promotes business wellness and maximizes productivity by casting traditional best practices in a paperless, cloud-based application. When asked how Shop-Ware’s partnership with ASCCA has benefited their business, Vice President Matt Ellinwood, replied, “Partnering with the ASCCA gives us the opportunity to be close to the highest-quality Cali ... read more

autotext.me Spotlight date: December, 2018 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected autotext.me as ASCCA’s December Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. Because autotext.me is created and developed by a shop owner, they are uniquely positioned to understand and identify the needs and challenges facing owners and shops today.  autotext.me is a cloud-based tool delivering simple, digital solutions for workflow management, communication, vehicle inspections, work orders, quality control, and customer rewards and referrals.  autotext.me integrates with a variety of shop management systems and focuses on streamlining everyday processes, resulting ... read more

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SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with Mail Shark, a full-service print and direct mail company specializing in helping auto repair shops and tire dealers increase their car count and customer base. Over the past decade, they have helped countless franchise organizations and independent auto shops meet their marketing goals with custom direct mail solutions. Mail Shark approaches direct mail strategically by providing penetration reports and demographic analysis to make sure you’re reaching the right people with a variety of exciting products. Not only do they make direct mail affordable by giving you the flexibility to spread out your mailings and payments on a weekly basis, but they also make it easier for you to manage your car count, budget, and your business. Click here  ... read more

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with The Automotive Coaching and Training (ACT) Group, a company built on the experiences of 20 plus years in the automotive field. In fact, most of Training Coaches in The ACT Group are specifically automotive trained and have come up through the ranks as technicians, service advisors, managers, general managers, and owners of automotive facilities. It is through their experiences as well as the experiences working in literally hundreds of facilities across the country that they provide useful, current, and relevant skill set to move your business forward. The ACT Group has professionally coached and trained automotive facility owners, managers and service advisors alike for more than 20 years! It is through this understanding of the automotive industry as well as their dedication to making the industry a better place to work and make a living, that the ACT Grou ... read more

The Fall 2018 issue of ASCCA's quarterly magazine, The California Independent is out for your viewing pleasure! Feel free to share the link with your colleagues or anyone you think might be interested in ASCCA. Contents Include: President’s Message Legislative Report September Team Weekend Recap Members of the Month BAR BAG Report Connected Car Committee Quarterly Digest Click here to read the magazine online