Monthly Archives: December 2017

Vendor Spotlight: Maylan Newton

Vendor Spotlight: Maylan Newton

Maylan Newton Spotlight date: January, 2018 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Maylan Newton of the Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) as ASCCA's January Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their steadfast support of ASCCA, its members, and the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to ASCCA's Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. ESi is a Corporate Partner and has been a member of ASCCA for 30 years. ESi is renowned for providing the independent repair shop with up-to-date full-facility training for their management team and personnel. All ESi training programs target development strategies that finetune and produce professional skills in automotive business owners and their employees. When asked how his partnership with ASCCA ... read more

EPA 609 Certification

EPA 609 Certification

ASCCA Members, please see the message below regarding EPA 609 Certification from our Corporate Partner AutoZone: Be aware of upcoming changes to R134a purchases. The EPA has recently mandated that purchases of R134a items, with a volume greater than 2 lbs., will be regulated by section 609 of the EPA Clean Air Act, beginning January 1st, 2018. This applies to any single item that has a volume over 2 lbs., but is primarily regarding 30 lb. cylinders of R134a. This regulation requires that any individual purchasing this item have a 609 certification from an EPA approved certifying company. A list of these approved companies can be found at https://www.epa.gov/mvac/section-609-technician-training-and-certification-programs. We at AutoZone have found it easiest to work with MACS (Mobile Air Conditioning Society), ESCO Institute or Mainstream Engineering. This is d ... read more

New California Laws for 2018

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 2018

Vendor Spotlight: Todd Westerlund

Vendor Spotlight: Todd Westerlund

Spotlight date: December, 2017 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Todd Westerlund of Kukui as ASCCA’s December Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their steadfast support of ASCCA, its members, and the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. Kukui has been an Exclusive Endorsed Vendor with ASCCA since 2013 as well as a Corporate Partner at the $10,000 level. With a rich history in information technology, Kukui provides businesses a custom marketing platform that integrates each organization’s Point of Sale system. When asked how his partnership with ASCCA has benefited Kukui, Todd replied, “Partnering with ASCCA lets Kukui be more in tune with what top shop owners are doing to mak ... read more

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