Serving The Automotive Aftermarket Industry For Over 60 Years.

Letter From The President

Read this month's letter from ASTA President, Marc Pons.

That went fast. 2021 is over. Many of you will (and should) look back at the year and be proud. Year two of the global pandemic is almost done and you SURVIVED! While 2021 was different than 2020, it had no fewer challenges.

Member Highlights

Take a look at our member highlights for December. Each month we recognize one Member and one Vendor that supports ASTA. Below are this month's honorees:

Member of the Month

Vendor of the Month

Congratulations to Baldree's Tire Pros of Havelock! Baldree's has been a proud and loyal member since 2010. Congratulations and thank you for supporting ASTA!

Congratulations to Opus Inspections for being our Vendor of the Month! Opus has generously sponsored our Triangle Holiday Party taking place on December 18. Thank you Opus Inspections and congrats!

What is the #1 thing you want from your association?

Training

Discount Programs

Events and Networking Opportunities

Legislative Action

Industry News

Legislative Update

On behalf of ASTA, it is our duty to provide our members information regarding legislative actions impacting our industry both locally, and nationally. Please see below for this month’s update from ASTA Associate Director and Registered Lobbyist, Reece Hester.

Biden Signs Executive Order on Clean Energy, EVs

On Dec. 8, President Joe Biden signed the executive order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.

Take Action - Tell Congress to support H.R. 4996, The "Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021"

The independent auto care industry relies on global trade. Our repair shops and part stores sell both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) auto parts as well as aftermarket auto parts. In 2020, the United States exported $66.69 billion and imported $131.5 billion worth of automotive parts.

The Shop Owner’s Ultimate Digital Vehicle Inspection Guide

From: Tekmetric

Chances are, you’re reading this on your laptop, desktop, smartphone, or tablet, which goes to show that we now live in a digital world. Okay, theoretically you could print this guide and read a paper version.

WELCOME NEW ASTA MEMBERS

Thank you for joining ASTA this month! If you are interested in helping better the aftermarket automotive industry, consider joining ASTA.

Become A Member

Upcoming Events

ATI's Coaching Corner: Are you too busy to help yourself?

December 16, 12PM EST - Virtual

Join us for our monthly Lunch & Learn with ATI! Free and open to all.

Triangle Holiday Party

December 18, 3-6PM

Join us for our annual Holiday Party at Dave & Busters in Cary! Enjoy games, food, drink, and gift exchanges. All are welcome to this event!

Tireside Chat - Goal Setting for 2022

December 28, 7PM EST, Virtual

What are your goals for 2022? Speak with other shop owners and industry professionals to set realistic and ambitious goals so you can have a record year.