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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!

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