ASCCA Monthly Updates!

October 2025

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

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Please join us for November Team Weekend!

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025

Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Be sure to book your room by the October 30th deadline!

Not quite sure if you should attend? Ask almost any ASCCA leader what first ignited their passion for ASCCA, and chances are they’ll tell you it was the first time they attended Team Weekend. ASCCA Team Weekends allow ASCCA members to exchange ideas with fellow shop owners, network with industry vendors, and build camaraderie with other men and women passionate about automotive repair.

Too busy to travel? Team Weekend is available via Zoom as well!

ASCCA Annual Training Conference - Thank you for Attending!

The 4^th Annual ASCCA Training Conference was held on September 12-14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton on the San Francisco Airport Waterfront. Nearly 150 attendees enjoyed 2 days of high-level training. Classes were offered on topics as varied as “Creating High-Performance Teams”, “Strategies to Attract Ideal Customers and Outshine Competition”, and “The AI-Driven Customer: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Way People Find and Choose”. Separate tracks were offered on technical topics as well as management. The feedback received on the sessions has been outstanding!

Attendees were also able to meet with various exhibitors offering services and products benefiting shops and their teams.

Maylan Newton, long-time supporter of ASCCA and ASCEF, was recognized during Saturday’s lunch as the newest member of the Hall of Fame. Attendees and members are encouraged to honor Maylan through a donation to an ASCEF scholarship fund.

President Kusa recognized Julio Campos and Daniel Costa with special awards to thank them for their contributions to both ASCCA and the industry as a whole.

Attendees had a fun time on Saturday evening, enjoying table games and social time. It was a beautiful evening, and many attendees spent time outside watching the San Francisco Bay.

During the meeting of the Council of Representatives, the slate of candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors was approved. Watch for an announcement on the ASCCA’s Executive Leadership!

The 2026 Annual Training Conference will take place September 11-13 at the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport in Irvine. The Hilton hosted the Annual Training Conference in 2024 and provides a fantastic location for an even bigger and better event!

ASCCA Legislative Update - October 2025

The Governor ended this year’s bill-signing season on Monday, October 13, acting on numerous measures. Below is the October 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Report:

Read the Full Report

BAR new Advertising Regulations that took effect October 1, 2025

New BAR advertising regulations took effect on October 1, 2025. Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that have been raised with BAR to help provide additional guidance and clarification.

This topic will also be on the agenda at the upcoming BAR Advisory Group meeting on October 23, 2025. For more details, see the link here: https://www.bar.ca.gov/bar-advisory-group

We plan to participate in the meeting and will share any new information that becomes available.

Read the FAQs

Reminder: ASCCA State Membership Committee Photo Contest ends THIS Friday, October 31, at 11:59 pm Pacific.

Chapters and Members will win CASH prizes!!

Everyone can participate: Member shop owners and employees; Associates, Partners, & Sponsors; Any member of ASCCA!!

Participate now—send your photo and a few words on what’s happening in the photo:

Email your photos to info@ascca.com
Or text them to (916) 318-0455
Or uploaded via the Google form here: https://forms.gle/BjC5be4hgChtD7FF9

What are you waiting for? Get your phone out and participate now!

We want to see how you have been a part of the Spirit of ASCCA!

The winners of the contest will be announced during the

Membership Committee meeting at Team Weekend!

Click Here to Read More and Submit!

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!

@AutomotiveServiceCouncilsofCA

Remarkable Results Radio - New Podcast Episodes!

From Alignment Dilemma to ADAS Center: Say Yes When Everyone Else Says No

(Town Hall Academy)

How much should you invest in your shop? Forget the spreadsheets! We’re challenging the conventional wisdom of ROI with three industry titans who discuss building resilience, culture, and high-tech expertise in any market...

Read More/Listen...

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

Kyle Honea

Las Lomas High School

Ch. 20 Educator Member

Antonio Cordova

Antonio's Custom Auto Body & Paint

Ch. 24 Regular 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 at: www.ascca.com/committees

Save The Date!

November Team Weekend! - Register Today!

November 14-16, 2025

Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

Chapter Meetings

Chapter 5 – Foothill

November 4 6:30pm

ascca.05@gmail.com

Chapter 42 – San Jose

November 12 6:00pm

ascca@assoc-office.com

Chapter 99 – Redding

November 18 6:00pm

Chapter 24 – San Diego

November 18 6:30pm
(619) 287-9626

Chapter 48 – North Orange County

November 19 6:00pm

Chapter 20 – Mt. Diablo

November 20 6:00pm

(925) 872-6991

Chapter 28 – Santa Rosa

November 20 6:00pm

(707) 584-8230

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.

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.