"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice" |
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Join us for May Team Weekend! |
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MAY 2023 TEAM WEEKEND
May 20-21, 2023
Campbell Community Center
1 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Campbell
655 Creekside Way
Campbell, CA 95008
All attendees must make their own room reservations.
Our room rate is $159/night for Standard King occupancy.
Call 408-626-9590 and mention “ASCCA” when making your reservation or click here to get the discounted rate for Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20.
The cut-off date for making reservations with the hotel is Friday, April 28, 2023. Any reservations made after this date are subject to full published hotel rates. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available after our cut-off date. Please book your room ASAP to avoid not getting a room.
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DONT' MISS THIS DURING TEAM WEEKEND:
BAY AREA REGIONAL BBQ EVENT!
The San Jose Chapter is hosting a BARBECUE on Saturday, May 20 @ 11:30 AM. For just $30 for adults, you’ll get some of the best BBQ on the planet (with options for vegans or those with gluten free preferences), beer & wine, and LIVE MUSIC! Registration for this is separate from the Team Weekend Registration.
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Featuring Corporate Partner: |
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Good software should be easy to use without a ridiculous price tag. That’s exactly what Chris Boshaw had in mind twenty years ago while he was part-owner of an auto repair shop. Few shop management software programs covered his shop’s needs for an affordable price. Realizing that countless other shops also needed a better solution, Chris decided to use his computer programming experience to develop a new auto mechanic software. Over the years, Shop Boss has added the features auto repair shops and shop owners need most to become a catch-all, integrated managerial mechanic solution.
Shop Boss’s automotive software was designed with the flexibility to be used in almost any market. From the small one-owner repair shops to large franchises, and even into motorsports and heavy duty trucking industries. Shop Boss is a flexible program allowing shops to customize the information to work best for their type of shop. So whether you opened an auto repair shop last week, or have been running a fleet management company for 30 years, Shop Boss is here to support you and to make your lives just a little easier.
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BAR Advisory Group Meeting - April 27, 2023 |
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Below is the information for the next BAR Advisory Committee and Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program Workshop. We will attend meetings and report. Any interested party can attend in person or virtually.
-Jack Molodanof
ASCCA Lobbyist & Government Affairs Committee Chair
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BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
BAR ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
Thursday, April 27, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(or until close of business)
In-Person and Teleconference
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PUBLIC PARTICPATION INFORMATION
In-Person Meeting Location
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 1
Hearing Room
1625 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
Observation and Public Comment
(Event password: BAR04272023)
Observation Only
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Biometric Palm Scans Replace Passwords
for BAR-OIS Inspections
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Mandatory use of BAR-OIS biometric palm scanners starts May 1, 2023 |
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Beginning May 1, 2023, Smog Check inspectors must use a biometric palm scanner instead of a password to perform BAR-OIS inspections. Required pursuant to regulations that went into effect October 2022, the biometric security equipment is an important step for the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and the Smog Check industry in deterring Smog Check inspection fraud and unlicensed activity, as well as achieving California’s clean air goals.
Smog Check inspectors who have not completed their biometric enrollment and/or Smog Check stations that have not ordered and installed their biometric equipment kits by May 1 will be unable to perform BAR-OIS inspections.
Biometric Enrollment
Smog Check inspectors must complete biometric enrollment at a BAR field office to establish a palm data profile. Smog Check inspectors who have not completed their biometric enrollment by May 1 will be unable to perform BAR-OIS inspections.
If you have not completed biometric enrollment, schedule your enrollment appointment as soon as possible.
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Remarkable Results Radio
New Podcast Episodes for April 2023!
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Mastering the Art of Dealing with Difficult Customers
(Remarkable Results Radio)
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Recorded Live at Vision 2023, Bill Haas and Sara Fraser discuss strategies for dealing with difficult customers in the automotive industry. They provide tips on identifying warning signs, asking questions, and differentiating between difficult and upset customers. They also emphasize the importance of providing excellent customer service, building trust, and owning up to mistakes. Bonus at the end: a humorous anecdote about the purpose of buttons on a gentleman’s sport coat sleeve.
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Crush your Fears and Build a Sustainable Business
(Remarkable Results Radio)
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Recorded Live at Vision 2023, Maryann Croce shares her experience of overcoming fear as a shop owner. As a business owner, it’s normal to face fears and doubts about your ability to succeed. However, Maryann emphasizes that fear can hold one back and even paralyze them, but it’s crucial to crush those fears to find fulfillment and rewards in the daily grind of running a business. She also stresses the importance of running a profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable business. Profitability allows for reinvestment in the business, team training, and giving back to the community. Don’t let fear hold you back from achieving your goals as a business owner.
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You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE!
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John Ferguson
Domestic Diesel & Auto Service
Chino, CA
Ch. 14 - Regular Member
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David Kashani
Save On Auto Care
Upland, CA
Ch. 5 - Regular Member
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Mike DelaCruz
Car Nerds
San Jose, CA
Ch. 42 - Associate Member
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Steven Franks
Frank's S&S Auto Repair
Redding, CA
Ch. 99 - Regular Member
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Don Eldridge
Mitchell 1
Redding, CA
Ch. 99 - Associate Member
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Rich DeCosta
North Star Motors, Inc.
Redding, CA
Ch. 99 - Regular Member
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Stefan Valdez
Pete's Automotive
Introductory Member
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Greg Arkus
Pete's, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Introductory Member
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Peter Roessger
Zape Motors
Monrovia, CA
Introductory Member
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Lael Leone
Lael's International Auto Service
Oceanside, CA
Introductory Member
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Josh Hardesty
Butte Valley Automotive
Oroville, CA
Introductory Member
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Juan Carlos Munoz
The North Bay Differentials
Santa Rosa, CA
Introductory Member
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Anthony Jimenez
Jimenez Auto Repair, LLC
Jerome, ID
Introductory Member
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Jeremy O'Neal
Freedom Auto Repair
Hesperia, CA
Introductory Member
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ASCCA Committees Seek Your Help |
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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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April 27, 2023, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (PDT)
May 9, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm (PDT)
May 17, 2023, 3:00pm - 5:00pm (PDT)
May 23, 2023, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (PDT)
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May 20-21, 2023
Campbell Community Center, Campbell, CA
September 8-10, 2023
Southern California
November 18-19, 2023
Embassy Suites, Sacramento CA
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Attend an ASCCA Chapter Event Near You! |
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May 2, 2023, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Hanson's Distributing in Azusa, CA
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ASCEF has been working diligently to improve the car donation process over the past few months. We are happy to announce that ASCEF has a new car donation phone number that will direct you to a team of people who are specifically trained to handle our car donations. This will ensure a smoother donation process and an overall better experience. 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.
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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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