Professionals in Automotive Service Since 1940

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!

The day was started off with an impressive lineup of speakers from legislative leadership including: Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem Senate Anthony Rendon, Speaker of Assembly Dave Jones, Insurance Commissioner Patricia Bates, Senate Minority Leader The morning session was immediately proceeded by eighty-five legislators honoring a small business owners from their district who have contributed to their local communities. ASCCA was represented by David Kusa, John Villa, Diane Villa, Saj Zoghet and Gloria Peterson. Click here to view photos of the day on our Facebook page

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 June 12, 2017

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with Castrol, an innovative company that markets high-performance engine oils and business-building programs directly to independent workshop owners. Recognized as the world's leading provider of lubricant solutions, Castrol, which develops its technologies at five locations around the globe, produces brands that include: Castrol® GTX® — a premium conventional motor oil; Castrol® GTX® MAGNATEC® — a synthetic oil with molecules that cling to engine parts; Castrol® EDGE® — a full–synthetic, super–premium motor oil; Commercial transport lubricants. Click here to read the full press release Click here to check out the Castrol Rewards

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 May 15, 2017

The Spring 2017 issue of ASCCA's quarterly magazine, The California Independent is out for your viewing pleasure! Feel free to share the link below with your colleagues or anyone you think might be interested in ASCCA. Contents Include: President’s Message Legislative Report Team Weekend Recap 2017 Countertop Display Contest BAR BAG Report Three Small Business Advertising Tactics That Get Instant Results Click here to read the magazine online

DENVER (April 3, 2017) — Remaining relevant in an ever-changing automotive industry is no easy challenge. Seventeen years ago, the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) began as a voluntary, but loose, collaboration between automakers and the aftermarket. NASTF first crafted its mission statement at that time, and when the organization incorporated eleven years ago, it revisited and formalized its mission. At the NASTF Board of Directors meeting in November 2016, the Board voted to convene a strategic planning retreat to develop a vision statement and identify key strategies and goals. This meeting was held April 2-3, 2017 in Denver CO, and brought together directors, committee co-chairs and thought leaders from the NASTF membership. Attendees included (alphabetically) Bob Augustine, Scott Brown, Bob Chabot, Chris Chesney, Steve Douglas, Doug Greenhaus, Claude Hensley, Aaron Lowe, John Lypen, Rob Morrell, Allen Pennebaker, Skip Potter, Jill Saunders, Mark Saxonberg, Tr ... read more

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate sponsorship with autotext.me. autotext.me is a comprehensive, cloud-based tool that offers simple solutions for workflow management, improved communications, digital vehicle inspections, and quality control. autotext.me was created by Chris Cloutier of Golden Rule Auto Care to solve communication gaps that cause workflow delays and waste valuable rack time. Click here to read the full press release

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 April 21, 2017

New Orleans, LA (April 24, 2017) – The Spring 2017 General Meeting for the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) on Monday, April 24 in New Orleans hosted discussions on a wide range of industry issues involving eleven presenters and several questions from the OEM and independent audience. Read more

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 March 13, 2017