December 2023

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

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Be sure to check out ALL of the benefits offered to ASSCA members.

ONE QUESTION SURVEY FOR THE

2024 ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE!

Make your voice Heard!

Together let’s make the 2024 Annual Training Conference the best one yet! Please take a few minutes to answer this one-question survey that will help us develop the training schedule for the 2024 Annual Training Conference (ATC).

Take the One Question Survey!

ASCEF AT YOUR CHAPTER MEETINGS!

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.

ASCEF SCHOLARSHIPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2024 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.

Apply Today!

Tips for Applicants

Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024

The ASCEF is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting and advancing the entire automotive industry through technical education and training, scholarships, and other industry inspired programs.

To learn more about the ASCEF, visit www.ascef.org.

Questions? Contact Kate Peyser at 916-290-5828 or kpeyser@amgroup.us .

Bureau of Automotive Repair

2024 BAR Advisory Group Meetings

The dates for the 2024 Bar Advisory Group Meetings are available:

January 25, 2024
April 25, 2024
July 18, 2024
October 17, 2024

More details on the meetings available here.

Self-service License Printing for BAR Licensees

BAR’s new license print feature offers licensees the convenience of self-service license printing, eliminating the need to wait for the license mailed by BAR’s print vendor or request a duplicate/replacement license.

California Cool Air Rebate Program

The California Cool Air Rebate Program aims to provide 4 million dollars in financial assistance to eligible Californians in your community to repair leaking air conditioning systems in their cars and light-duty trucks.

View the Brochure | View the Letter | Read More & Get Started!

Remarkable Results Radio

New Podcast Episodes for December 2023!

From Zero to Hero: How did Bret Turn His Struggling Family Business Around? (Aftermarket Weekly)

Bret shares his journey from struggling to successful business owner, emphasizing the importance of seeking outside help and continuous learning. He discusses the transformation of his business into a profitable venture with the help of a coaching company and the implementation of key profit indicators. Brett also highlights the significance of team training and understanding generational differences in the workplace...

Ways to Unify Your Team

(Town Hall Academy)

Rick White, Vic Tarasik, and Murray Voth discuss the importance of unifying a team within a business. They highlight the need for a common purpose beyond just making money, and the importance of involving the team in decision-making. They also share their personal experiences and strategies for setting goals, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of respect and empathy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clear communication, shared vision, and ongoing...

Read More/Listen...

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

Joe Biggs

Bob Workman's European Automotive

Vista, CA

Introductory Member

Joe Rego

Essential Fleet

Services, LLC

Willits, CA

Ch. 28 Member

Kevin Jones

Advanced

Auto Repair

Davis, CA

Introductory Member

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.

You can learn more about ASCCA Committees at: https://www.ascca.com/committees

Let us know if you’d like to attend a future meeting at info@ascca.com

Training

AutoZone Online Training: Servicing Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

January 9, 2024 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual; Presented by SMP | Register Here

AutoZone Online Training: Chrysler PCM Controlled Charging Systems

January 30, 2024 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Virtual; Presented by Motorcar Parts of America | Register Here

Save The Date!

ASCCA January 2024 Team Weekend

January 26-28, 2024

Embassy Suites, Sacramento CA - Register Online

2024 Annual Training Conference

September 14-15, 2024

Hotel Irvine, Irvine CA

Chapter Events

Chapter 20 - Mt. Diablo Chapter Meeting

January 2, 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

For more information, please contact Chapter 20 President Trent Courtney

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

ASCEF Vehicle Donations - THANK YOU!

Thank you to Ron Larsen of Larsen Auto Care who

donated a Jaguar XF and raised $4,350!

To thank him, call 707-535-0720.

Thank you to DJ Frank of Frank's Auto Service and Repair who donated a Honda Civic and raised $500!

To thank him, call 980-722-4860.

Your donations will continue to help us award scholarships to students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.

We appreciate all the support!

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.

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

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.