ASCCA Monthly Updates!

January 2026

"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice"

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March Team Weekend Registration is Open ➜

Click here to read more and register!

Call for Session Proposals or Topic Ideas ➤

We are excited to begin planning the educational program for the upcoming ASCCA Annual Training Conference, and we invite you to help shape the content that will support, empower, and elevate our industry.

Call for Presenters

If you or someone you know has expertise, innovative strategies, or relevant insights to share with the ASCCA community, we encourage them to submit a session proposal for consideration. Our members value practical, high-impact education—and this is your opportunity to contribute to the professional growth of automotive service professionals statewide.

👉 Speakers submit a session proposal here!

Call for Topic Ideas

Have a topic you’d love to see at the conference? We want to hear from you! Your input helps the committee build an agenda that reflects the real needs and challenges of the ASCCA membership.

👉 Share your ideas here!

Thank you for helping us create a dynamic, relevant, and member-driven educational program. Your participation ensures the Annual Training Conference continues to be a valuable resource for our entire community.

Exhibitor Registration is Open ➤

Exhibitor registration for the 2026 ATC is open and the prospectus is available. Becoming a sponsor is a great way to show your support of the association and the educational opportunities that the association provides to its members. There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available!

👉 Exhibitors view the prospectus, and register here.

Cool Air Rebate Toolkit for ASCCA Members

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ASCCA’s John Eppstein Talks Cool Air Rebates on ABC 10 News:

"New California program offers financial assistance for vehicle air conditioning repairs"

Watch the Interview...

Past Webinar Recordings Available!

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Remarkable Results Radio - New Podcast Episodes!

The 250K Mile Mindset: Selling Maintenance Without Selling Fear
(Town Hall Academy)

In this episode, you’ll discover how to: Shift your shop culture from reactive repairs to proactive planning; Position service advisors as educators and advocates; Use cost-per-mile analysis to demonstrate real vehicle value...

Read More/Listen...

You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE!

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Al's Jaguar and Land Rover
Ch 24 Member

Vinnie Krummel

California Coast Truck Repair
Ch 24 Member

Matt Duste
Powertrain Solutions

Associate Member

Ryan Monroy
Ch 24 Educator Member

Aziz Saigal
OlaPay

Ch 42 Member

Join an ASCCA Committee!

ASCCA Committees NEED YOU to engage with them! Involvement your time and responsibilities. Just send us an email and we’ll hook you up with the right person: info@ascca.com.

You can learn more about all of the ASCCA Committees here: www.ascca.com/committees

Save The Date!

March Team Weekend

March 27-29, 2026

Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

Annual Training Conference

September 11-15, 2026

Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

November Team Weekend

November 13-14, 2026

Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

Chapter Meetings

Chapter 5 – Foothill

February 3 6:30pm

ascca.05@gmail.com

Chapter 99 – Redding

February 17 6:00pm

Chapter 24 – San Diego

February 17 6:30pm
(619) 287-9626

Chapter 48 – North Orange County

February 18 6:00pm

Chapter 14 – Inland Empire

February 24 6:30pm

ascca14@assoc-office.com

All Committee Meeting Information is available on the ASCCA Website Calendar!

Attention ASCCA Chapters!

Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2026 scholarships! Each year, the ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.

Overall Qualifications: You must be planning to seek employment in the California after-market/independent repair industry and be a

California high school senior who plans to enroll in post high school technical and academic training or
California college under-graduate in the automotive service field.

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026.

To apply online visit: https://automotivescholarships.com/scholarships/ascca

Have a Chapter Meeting Coming Up?

ASCEF Chair John Eppstein and ASCEF President Dave Kusa would like to come to your meeting and talk about the ASCEF Car Donation Program and the value it can bring to not only your shop, but also your customers!

To schedule a date, email either John at john@johnsautomotivecare.com or Dave at dave@autotrenddiagnostics.com.

Give the Gift of Education! Donate to the ASCEF!

Call (844) 877-2473 to make a donation today! Every car donated goes towards scholarships for students developing a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.

OR Make a Monetary Donation

The ASC Educational Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that provides scholarships and financial assistance to students wishing to develop a career in the automotive field.

Your donations will continue to help us award scholarships to students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. We appreciate all the support!

It’s so easy to build careers one car at a time. ASC Educational Foundation rewards scholarships each year to students wishing to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. So help us make a difference in a student’s life! Learn more about donations through the ASC Educational Foundation.

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Guidelines for Website Accessibility

ADA website compliance and web accessibility are two terms that are used interchangeably but they are distinct from one another.

ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Courts are construing Title III of the ADA to mean that websites must be accessible. Thus, with ADA website compliance, we're referring to the law.