November 2023

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

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ASCCA PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS PASSED!

Thank you to all members who participated in the process of voting on the proposed Bylaws amendments that took place during the Membership Meeting on November 18! Both proposed amendments, Article XII: Meetings, and Article IV: Membership 4-03. Discipline & 4-04. Termination, passed.

ASCCA PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS PASSED!

ASCCA President, Lee Chesnin welcomed fellow leaders, members, and partners to the last 2023 Team Weekend on Saturday, November 18^th, in Sacramento. In addition to those that attended in-person, several attendees participated via Zoom. If you couldn’t join us, here’s a recap of the Team Weekend events.

Government Affairs Committee

Dave Kusa, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, welcomed those in the room and those participating via Zoom.

Jack Molodanof provided a review of legislation monitored by ASCCA in 2023:

AB 1263 – Sunset Review legislation
Catalytic Converter bills
Paid Sick Leave
AB 436 – Vehicle cruising
Right to Repair bills SB 244 (electronics) and SB 271 (power wheelchairs)

The Legislature will resume in January 2024 and J. Molodanof is anticipating around 2,500 bills. It is anticipated that a bill will be introduced to reduce the workweek from 40 hours to 32.

Membership Committee

Angi Roberts, Chair of the Membership Committee, summarized the activities of the Member Committee. She then led the attendees on an exercise of “Getting to Know your Neighbors”. Attendees (as well as those on Zoom)...

Read the Full Summary!

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 will eventually be 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 November 2023!

Congressional Testimony: Right to Repair Update

(Remarkable Results)

Recorded Live at AAPEX 2023, our panel dives into the progress of the Right to Repair bill that could potentially reshape our industry. Without the Right to Repair Act, our industry could face a staggering $93 billion hit by 2035. Kathleen Callahan, who testified in front of Congress, shared her experience and the momentum it created for the bill. It’s crucial for industry professionals to understand the bill, advocate for it, and engage with their...

Hands-On EV and Hybrid Training: Earthling Automotive

(Town Hall Academy)

The EV/Hybrid training you’ve been searching for.

Carolyn Coquillette, the President and CEO of Earthling Training and Earthling Automotive, and Jack Rosebro, the Head of Training at Earthling Automotive discuss their insights on the growing market of EVs, their unique approach to EV training, and how they adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read More/Listen...

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

Philip Espeleta

Best Valley

Smog & Auto

Moreno Valley, CA

Introductory Member

Justin Streeter

Master

Mechanics, Inc.

Zephyrhills, FL

Introductory Member

Oscar Camargo

Oscar's Auto Care and Smog Service

Colton, CA

Introductory Member

Nickolas Elhambre

Nick's Auto Care

Big Bear Lake, CA

Introductory Member

Tony Leonardi

Leonardi Automotive

Novato, CA

Regular 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

ATI Training: How to Get Paid for Your Services

November 28, 2023 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sacramento, CA; In-Person | $49 | Register Here

AutoZone Online Training: Vehicle Electronics System Diagnostics

December 5, 2023 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual | Register Here

AutoZone Online Training: Service Manager's Guide to Shop Performance

December 14, 2023 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual | Register Here

Save The Date!

ASCCA January 2024 Team Weekend

January 26-28, 2024

Embassy Suites, Sacramento CA - Register Online

Chapter Events

Chapter 20 - Mt. Diablo Chapter Mixer

December 5, 2023 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

For more information, please contact Chapter 20 President Trent Courtney

Chapter 12: Annual Holiday Dinner Party

December 14, 2023 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Marina Del Rey, CA | Read More

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

ASCEF Vehicle Donations - THANK YOU!

Thank you to Yorba Linda Automotive for donating a Toyota Camry that raised $1400 for the ASC Educational Foundation!

Thank you to German Auto Repair for donating a BMW 328xi

that raised $800 for the ASC Educational Foundation!

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.