"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" | | |
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MAY TEAM WEEKEND
May 17-19, 2024
Embassy Suites, Walnut Creek
1345 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(Also available on zoom!)
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Join us on Saturday May 18 for the Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival from 11:00am - 6:00pm! $50 per person
The festival is a two-day event starting on Saturday, May 18. The $50 price is an ASCCA special price that includes unlimited wine and beer for both days, and a commemorative beer or wine glass. Add your festival ticket easily during the online registration process!
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Interested in exhibiting at the
2024 ASCCA Annual Training Conference?
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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. | |
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If you have any questions or concerns about exhibiting, please contact
Natalie Perry, ASCCA Events Manager at nperry@amgroup.us.
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Legislative Update for April 2024 | |
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Below is the legislative and regulatory update summary. We will continue to review, monitor and report.
LEGISLATIVE BILLS
Vehicle Batteries
SB 615 –Electric Batteries – Concerns. Requires an automotive repair dealer that removes a battery from a vehicle that is still in service to participate in a core exchange program established by the battery supplier and be responsible for either returning a removed battery to the battery supplier or sending it to a qualified facility. Status: Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
Employment
AB 518 - Paid Family leave – Concerns. Expands the definition of “family member” for purposes of the Paid Family Leave Program to allow workers to take time off to care for a seriously ill designated person. Status: Senate Inactive File.
AB 1870 – Workers’ Compensation Notice – Watch. This bill would require the existing posted workers’ compensation notice to include information concerning an injured...
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ASCCA took a strong role at the recent SkillsUSA event held April 5-7 at the Ontario Convention Center. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting educators and students in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. It is a collaborative effort among students, teachers, and industry professions, all working together to ensure that the United States maintains a highly skilled workforce. Their mission is to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.
ASCCA Members showed their commitment to the industry at the event by:
- Creating a new competition where none existed before ASCCA’s involvement
- Creating judging rubrics, designing a testing environment, and setting up testing stations
- Holding training sessions for judges and table/booth staff
- Being fully and 100% percent
The Leadership of ASCCA wants to recognize those who gave of their time, energies, and expertise:
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Judges
Dave Baylor
Dave Morris
Francisco Sandocal
Grant Takikawa
John Bridgewater
John Gustafson,
Danny Andraos
Luke Murray
Shaun Pierce
Thomas Broxholm
Grader
Gilbert Rios
Caren Marshall
Scott Marshall
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Station Planner
Sergio Fragoso
Booth Staff
John Eppstein
Seiko Nagata
Advisor
Maylan Newton
Assistant to the Chair
Becky Charlot
A special THANK YOU to Angi Roberts (Behind-the-scenes coordinator) and Samantha Tracy (Chair)
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The pictures below are from the SkillsUSA event: | |
ASCEF AT YOUR CHAPTER MEETINGS! | |
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Attention ASCCA Chapters! 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!
Interested in them in coming to your next meeting?
Email John at john@johnsautomotivecare.com and
Dave at dave@autotrenddiagnostics.com.
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Bureau of Automotive Repair Updates: | |
2024 BAR Advisory Group Meetings | |
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The dates for the 2024 Bar Advisory Group Meetings are available:
- April 25, 2024
- July 18, 2024
- October 17, 2024
More details on the meetings available here.
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BAR Public Workshop:
Storage Fees for Automotive Repair Dealers - April 25, 2024
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The Bureau will host a public workshop to discuss proposed regulations on storage and towing fees charged by automotive repair dealers. The proposed regulations would bring together and clarify existing statutes governing storage and towing fees as authorized by AB 1263 (Berman, Chapter 681, Statutes of 2023).
This workshop will be held both in-person and via a teleconference platform in accordance with Government Code section 11123.5. The workshop will also be available by live webcast.
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The Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program
is rolling out. Apply now!
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BAR regulations establishing the new Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program have been adopted as required by Assembly Bill 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021) and are now effective. The new program will replace the existing brake and lamp inspection programs.
For important information on the new program and how to apply for a vehicle safety systems license, visit www.bar.ca.gov/safety.
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Remarkable Results Radio
New Podcast Episodes for April 2024!
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Industry SWOT: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
(Town Hall Academy)
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A deep dive into the SWOT analysis of our industry with a panel of shop owners. As we navigate the evolving automotive landscape, it’s crucial to turn threats into opportunities, revving up for success.
Read More/Listen...
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A Better Road to Success: Navigating Your SMS and Customer Rapport
(Remarkable Results)
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By leveraging tools like digital vehicle inspections (DVI) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, businesses can significantly improve their operations and customer experience. These integrations allow for a more streamlined process, from diagnosing vehicle issues to maintaining consistent communication with clients.
Ben Dexter, National Training Manager, NAPA TRACS.
Read More/Listen...
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You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE!
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James Cullen
EuroFix FlatSix
Encinitas, CA
Chapter 24 Member
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Yo Maiwandi
Homer's Auto Services
Monrovia, CA
Chapter 5 Member
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ASCCA Committees Seek Your Help | |
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.
Let us know if you’d like to attend a future meeting at info@ascca.com
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ASCEF Vehicle Donations - Thank you! | |
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Thank you to Rick Guardino, owner of Dorso's Auto Repair
for donating a 2011 Ford Expedition XLT!
Your donation raised $1,300 for the ASC Educational Foundation!
To give him a "thank you" contact him at (510) 792-5315.
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Your donations will continue to help us award scholarships to
students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.
We appreciate all the support!
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Visit www.ascef.org.
Help us reach our goal of $45,000 in car donations by providing your customer with a simple way to donate an unwanted vehicle quickly and safely!
- It’s easy and the pick-up is free!
- The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will help us continue to award scholarships to students wanting to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry!
- Donating saves time and money on repairs and maintenance.
- Added value to your shop while supporting an automotive industry nonprofit.
- Our Vehicle Donation Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way.
- We help you take care of the paperwork and provide you with any necessary tax documents.
- Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.
To donate, call (844) 877-2473. We accept all types of vehicles that meet the following basic requirements:
- Vehicle has a clear title.
- Vehicle is in one piece.
- Vehicle is accessible for safe towing.
- Vehicle does not need to be running.
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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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The ADA Checklist: 2021 Compliance
Guidelines for Website Accessibility
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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.
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Refer a Member Receive $125 | |
You're eligible for a $125 referral fee when you refer a new Regular or Associate member to ASCCA!
Referral Awards are paid out when the member's annual dues are paid for their first year.
Contact the ASCCA office if you have any questions at info@ascca.com or (800) 810-4272!
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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