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Get Involved! Join the 2025 ASCCA Board of Directors The ASCCA is pleased to call for nominations for seats open on the 2024 Board of Directors. Participation on the ASCCA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for automotive repair professionals to help guide the state's largest organization of independent auto shop owners in shaping the future of the industry and building a stronger industry. Board participation is a chance to grow personally and professionally, and to develop skills, experience and connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals. Download the nomination application HERE!

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SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with Automotive Training Institute (ATI), an industry leader in automotive business coaching, providing expert management and consulting services through one-day workshops and an all-inclusive Re-Engineering Program. This includes weekly business coaching from an industry expert coupled with classes in marketing, hiring, finance, leadership, and sales. Since 1980, ATI has been helping independent shop owners improve their businesses and their lives, with proven, measurable, and field-tested strategies and practices. Through the hard work of their wonderful and very talented associates, ATI has grown into the leading coaching and consulting automotive management company in the world, with 1,500 active members who represent the best shops in the United States and Canada ... read more

Each spring, vehicle maintenance is a trending topic across the country because April is National Car Care Month. This year will be no exception as the non-profit Car Care Council shares the benefits of routine vehicle maintenance via its website and social media platforms. “With more and more motorists turning to cell phones, mobile devices and the internet for auto care information, we’ve made it easier than ever to learn about vehicle service and repair by simply following the Car Care Council online,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “During National Car Care Month and throughout the year, we are constantly sharing information to help motorists keep their vehicles operating safely, dependably and efficiently, so be sure to check our website and social media platforms often.” By following the Car Care Council on Facebook,  ... read more

Mark Mongelli Spotlight date: April, 2018 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Mark Mongelli of   BG PetroSpecs as ASCCA’s April Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their steadfast support of ASCCA, its members, and the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. BG PetroSpecs has been a Corporate Partner since 2012. PetroSpecs, Inc. is the distributor of BG products and emphasizes a family of major services — fuel induction, transmission, power steering, brakes, air conditioning, premium oil change, cooling system, EGR, fuel injection, battery, and driveline service. When asked how his partnership with ASCCA has benefited BG PetroSpecs, Mark replied ... read more

Mackenzie Merz Spotlight date: March, 2018 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected Mackenzie Merz of Castrol as ASCCA’s March Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their steadfast support of ASCCA, its members, and the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. Castrol has been a Corporate Partner since 2017. They are an innovative company that markets high-performance engine oils and business-building programs directly to independent workshop owners. For over 23 years, Castrol has been the only major marketer to manufacture its own premium, custom-made additives for its leading passenger car motor oils. When asked how her partnership with ASCCA has be ... read more

The Winter 2018 issue of ASCCA's quarterly magazine, The California Independent is out for your viewing pleasure! Feel free to share the link with your colleagues or anyone you think might be interested in ASCCA. Contents Include: President’s Message Legislative Report Team Weekend Recap Connected Car Committee Quarterly Digest BAR BAG Report Click here to read the magazine online

The State Legislative Bill Report details various bills that ASCCA is tracking. If you have any questions please contact ASCCA at [email protected]   Bill Report February 20, 2018  

John Hartman Spotlight date:February, 2018 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected John Hartman of NAPA AutoCare as ASCCA’s February Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their steadfast support of ASCCA, its members, and the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. NAPA AutoCare has been a Corporate Partner since 2017. They focus on an integrated banner program that unites everything an independent repair business needs to prosper. NAPA AutoCare has grown to over 16,000-plus independently owned and nationally recognized automotive, collision, and truck service centers, making it the largest single aftermarket repair network in the country. When asked how his partnership with ASCCA has benefited ... read more

Committee's first official meeting was August 1st 2017 Committee Mission Statement and Objectives Current membership includes: Carolyn Coquillette, Chair David Kusa Craig Johnson Niko Sougias Pat Cadam Rocky Khamenian Committee meets monthly. Members are also involved with NASTF, SAE, CAWA, Auto Care Association, Auto Service Association

The automotive aftermarket faces many changes and challenges surrounding autonomous and connected vehicles. Most of these challenges center on data. Who owns the data? Who can access the data? Who is responsible for the privacy and security of the data? It is important that the Aftermarket be involved in the planning and development process with vehicle OEMs and government regulators, on state and national levels. We need to make sure that our customers and our businesses are not locked out of the information access process. We need to avoid another protracted Right to Repair battle. Vehicle security is also a major concern. The OEMs incorporate high levels of security to prevent data loss and hacking. One of the true access points for possible malicious activity will be at our shops, when the vehicle is vulnerable during repairs. We need to know how to secure our shop networks and the tooling necessary to prevent this. Lastly, the traditional service opportunities on current vehicl ... read more