"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" | | 2025 ASCCA Annual Training Conference - Register Today! | | |
Last Chance to Register!
Don’t miss ATC 2025—your opportunity to gain proven strategies for employee retention, boosting sales, building stronger teams, and running a more efficient shop. With multiple tracks and expert speakers, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use right away.
Register now before it’s too late!
And yes… come back for the After Party the next night on zoom! (details below)
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🙌 Be Part of the Action – Donate to the Silent Auction! 🙌
The ASCCA Silent Auction is only 2 weeks away, and now’s your chance to make an impact! This isn’t just any fundraiser—it’s part of how we fuel our mission: To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals and Give Them Voice.
You don’t have to attend the conference to get in on the fun: By donating an item—big or small—you’re directly supporting ASCCA and helping us keep our industry strong and connected.
What can you donate? Just about anything! Gift cards, tools, experiences, memorabilia, unique items, you name it—we’ll take it! Every contribution helps.
And remember, 100% of proceeds go toward ASCCA, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and strengthening the automotive community.
Questions? Ready to donate? We’re down to the wire, so contact Natalie Perry today!
View the Donation Letter | View the Donation Form
| | ASCCA Legislative Update - August 2025 | Legislation: Bureau of Automotive Repair SB 774 – Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) – Support. AB 471 (Low) (2021), among other things, authorized the BAR to establish an informal citation conference for automotive repair dealers and to create a program allowing remedial training in lieu of posting minor violations online... | | BAR Advisory Group Meeting Summary from July 31, 2025 | |
BAR Advisory Group Committee Meeting Welcome and Introductions. BAR Chief Patrick Dorais made opening remarks, introduced BAR staff, and BAG Committee members introduced themselves.
Legislation and Regulations Update
Legislative Bills: AB 987 (Vehicle Storage & Towing); AB 1368 (Smog Check Exemption); SB 615 (Vehicle Traction Batteries); SB 712 (Smog Check Exemption); SB 774...
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ASCCA Annual Training Conference After Party!
September 15, 2025 @ 5:45pm
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New Webinar from the ASCCA Membership Committee
September 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Many of our Members believe that the best benefit of this association is each other. Members like to meet up at Chapter activities and meetings locally.
Your Chapter will be featured here, too…just send us your posts by the 25th of the month and it will be listed in the next monthly newsletter.
We also would like to share the outcomes of these meetings. Send us your photos and your short blurb on what happened at your last meeting. We’ll post here, too.
For instance, here’s what went on in Chapter 5 (Foothill, San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys) on August 5, in Chapter 12 (West Los Angeles) on August 20, in Chapter 28 (Santa Rosa) on August 20, and in Chapter 48 (North Orange County).
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ASCCA Foothill, Chapter 5, San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, August 5, Mijares Mexican Restaurant, Pasadena - 3 Experts Show Tips, Tricks and Benefits to Make Your Company Run Smother, Have Less Stress, and Save Dollars
Presenters shared strategies for lowering liability and workers’ compensation insurance costs; highlighted how shops can receive an annual $350 rebate while securing better service and lower rates on credit card processing—plus ensuring equipment compliance with current laws; and explained how to provide employees with disability benefits at no cost to the employer while also saving on payroll taxes. Alongside these valuable insights, we welcomed our newest member, Robert Flores of RepWorks Marketing, and celebrated Kirk Haslam with a lifetime membership in recognition of his “above and beyond” service to the Chapter. As always, the best part of the evening was networking—shop owners helping shop owners. The event underscored our ongoing commitment to supporting one another and building stronger, more successful businesses together.
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ASCCA West Los Angeles, Chapter 12, August 20, Marina del Rey, Del Rey Yacht Club - Owners’ Forum
On August 20, ASCCA West Los Angeles hosted its Owners’ Forum at the beautiful Del Rey Yacht Club. The setting was elegant, the staff’s service was impeccable, and the atmosphere encouraged open, collaborative conversation among shop owners. The evening began with a lively networking hour, sponsored by WORLDPAC, who also donated generous door prizes along with UnderCar Plus. Facilitator John Eppstein, owner of 4 locations in San Diego, John’s Automotive Care, led participants through six major focus areas, each designed to spark reflection and practical ideas. ASCCA members took part in a hands-on exercise using a discussion and shop assessment guide as a takeaway that encouraged owners to reflect on their businesses, marking areas where they felt confident and those needing improvement, while also noting personal takeaways. To keep the resource relevant, index cards were placed on each table for participants to suggest additional questions. Organizers said the feedback will help refine the guide into a practical tool for ongoing self-evaluation and discussion at future meetings. Learn more here
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ASCCA Santa Rosa, Chapter 28, August 20, Tillett’s Auto Repair Santa Rosa - Membership Drive & Vendor Fair
ASCCA Santa Rosa hosted its annual Vendor Fair and drew a strong turnout of members, vendors, and guests. The evening featured keynote speaker Dave Kusa, ASCCA State President, who covered a wide range of topics relevant to shop owners and industry professionals. Attendees also enjoyed dinner generously sponsored by Autovitals. Participating vendors included Armstrong Insurance, Employer Services, BG Products, Tekmetric, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and NAPA Auto Parts. In addition to sharing valuable information and resources, vendors provided raffle prizes that added excitement to the evening. The event was held at Tillett’s, and the Chapter 28 board members were recognized for their efforts in organizing and supporting the fair. Conversations continued long after the formal program, as attendees connected with vendors and fellow shop owners. Perhaps the biggest success of the night was the growth in membership—Chapter 28 is set to welcome two new members as a result of the event so watch for the announcement!
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ASCCA North Orange County, Chapter 48, August 20
ASCCA North Orange County’s meeting on August 20 was an intro to a two-parter that they’ll be doing in the fall of 2025. North Orange County is also seeing growth in membership—Chapter 48 is welcoming two new businesses as Members because of their recruitment efforts! Welcome!
| | | Cool Air Rebate Toolkit for ASCCA Members | | |
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...
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Calling All Members!!!
We want to see photos of you with other ASCCA members, promoting ASCCA and our Spirit of camaraderie and unity.
Show your ASCCA Spirit – Participate in the photo contest!
Cash prizes! No limits on Participation!
| | Contest ends October 31, 2025. | | |
Important BAR Changes You Should Know
from August 7, 2025
| Past Webinar Recordings Available! | | Bureau of Automotive Repair Updates: | | 2025 Dates For BAR Advisory Group Meetings | | Remarkable Results Radio - New Podcast Episodes! | | |
The Personal Touch in a Digital World: Why Outbound Calls Still Matter
(Town Hall Academy)
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You’ll hear strategies to overcome common service advisor objections, such as “cold calling feels pushy” or “I don’t have time,” supported by Dan Taylor’s compelling data showing that just 10 calls can generate 2 appointments. We’ll break down the different types of high-impact calls, thank you calls...
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The Showtime Mindset: How Top Shops Keep the Spotlight on Service
(Remarkable Results)
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Jason Hladyniuk, service advisor coach at RPM Training, draws inspiration from the world of music to show how shops can be fully “in tune” and “showtime ready” the moment their doors open each morning. In this episode, you’ll learn how this approach helps service advisors...
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| | You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE! | | |
Francisco Sandocal
FNP Auto
Stanton, CA
Ch. 48 Regular Member
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Isabel Tuman
Cypress, CA
Student Member
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Edward Nguyen
Big O Tires and Services
Windsor, CA
Ch. 28 Regular Member
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Colton Franco
Elite Sales & Marketing Group Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA
Ch. 48 Associate Member
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Anthony Wrixon
O.C. Automotive and Diagnostics
La Habra, CA
Ch. 48 Regular Member
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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 at: www.ascca.com/committees
| | 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!
To schedule a date, email either John at john@johnsautomotivecare.com or Dave at dave@autotrenddiagnostics.com.
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Give the Gift of Education! Donate to the ASCEF
Help us reach our goal of $60,000 in car donations!
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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
Read more about how this works | Visit the ASCEF Website
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. | | |
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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