October 2024

"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.

ASCCA November Team Weekend!

The deadline to book your hotel room for our exciting

ASCCA November Team Weekend in beautiful Temecula

has been extended to Wednesday, October 23!

Ask nearly any ASCCA leader, and they'll likely say their passion for ASCCA began with attending a Team Weekend. This event is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow shop owners, network with industry vendors, and build lasting connections with others who share your passion for automotive repair.

Book Your Room!

Hotel Info:

Embassy Suites

Temecula Valley Wine Country

29345 Ranch California Rd,

Temecula, CA 92591

(951) 676-5656

All attendees must make their own room reservations. Our room rate is $229/night.

Use the link above to make your reservation with the discounted rate for Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16.

(Or call 951-676-5656 to make your reservation).

Any reservations made after the extended cut-off date (October 23, 2024) 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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Calling All Automotive Technology Students!

Application Now Open for ASCEF SCHOLARSHIPS!

Deadline: March 31, 2025

Apply Today

Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2025 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, 2025.

To apply online visit: https://automotivescholarships.com/scholarships/ascca

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 .

Tips for Scholarship Applicants

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.

Bureau of Automotive Repair Updates:

Automotive Repair and Smog Check News - Fall 2024

Check out BAR's latest issue of the Automotive Repair and Smog Check Newsletter. it includes a 2024 Smog Check Performance Report, Strategic Plan enhancements and more!

Unstoppable Framework for Auto Shop Owners Part 1: Core Values and Vision

(Remarkable Results)

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This ‘Unstoppable Framework’ is designed to help auto shop owners enhance their business operations and achieve a better work-life balance. Maryann Croce emphasizes the importance of defining core values and vision, which serve as guiding principles and a roadmap for the business. The discussion highlights how these foundational elements foster consistency, build trust with customers, and create a positive team culture.

A Hands on Adventure: Uncovering An EV Battery!

(Remarkable Results)

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Recorded at the NAPA Autotech Training Research Center in Canton, OH, Tracy Capriotto and Bill Weaver from NAPA Autotech Training take listeners through an in-depth, hands-on training session focusing on the safe handling and disassembly of high voltage battery pack, specifically from a Chevrolet Bolt. With the increasing prevalence of these vehicles, it is essential for automotive professionals to stay informed and equipped to handle the challenges that come with servicing them.

Read More/Listen...

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

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

ESI Webinar: Steps to Building a Legacy Business

November 12, 2024 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual/Online - Free to Attend | Register Here

Save The Date!

November Team Weekend

November 16-17, 2024

Embassy Suites, Temecula Valley Winey Country

Chapter Events

Chapter 23 - Meeting

October 22, 2024 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

More details at www.ascca23.com

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

ASCEF Vehicle Donations

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.