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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!

ASCCA Invites You to an ESi Training in Your Area Northern California Training Date:Time:Title: Saturday, October 14, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Starts with a Phone call and ends with Customer experienceMorning Class: The Power of the Phone! The hidden costs of a bad call. Afternoon Class: Sales and the Customer Experience Click here for more information and to register

Due to popular demand the Pico NVH kits are on backorder. AESWave hopes to resume shipments on May 1st. Therefore, AESwave would like to extend the deadline for the special discount until May 1st. AESWave is offering a special discount to ASCCA Members on their diagnostic tools that includes: 4-channel PicoScope Starter Diagnostic Kit (Foam) (retail price $1,705.00) & Pico 3 axis NVH Accelerometer Kit with Microphone in Foam (retail price $819.00) (This is the same package featured in the ASCCA raffle) Promotional price $1,800 You save - $724! * This is a pre-order and the sale price is contingent on a minimum of six members participating in the promotional offer before 5/1/17! Click here for more information and to place your pre-order

ASCCA has previously reported on the new lead-acid battery fee collection requirement effective April 1, 2017. You can read the full notice of the fee requirement at https://www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/l489.pdf. The Board of Equalization has recently made available the lead-acid battery fees registration and a Tax and Fee Guide on its website at http://www.boe.ca.gov/industry/lead-acid_battery_fees.html

SACRAMENTO - The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate sponsorship with O’Reilly Auto Parts. For over 59 years, they have provided auto parts and services to retail customers, professional installers, and jobbers, with the best combination of price and quality. Founded in 1957, O’Reilly Auto Parts started as a single store, family-operated parts supply house. The original 13-member team committed themselves to offering the best customer service in town with a special focus on the wholesale market. Their dedication to the professional helped set the stage for how O’Reilly Auto Parts would grow to be one of the largest aftermarket parts suppliers in the United States. 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 February 22, 2017

See the full notice from the Board of Equalization at https://www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/l489.pdf. ASCCA will keep you posted as new information becomes available

The Fall/Winter 2016 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: Outgoing President’s Message Legislative Report New CA Laws for 2017 Countertop Display Contest Outcome BAR BAG Report Acquiring & Retaining Your Best Customers Click here to read the magazine online. Single page version (for printing)

Seminar Courses are normally $149.95.ASCCA members pay only $95.00 per attendee! A savings of almost $55.00 per class! Service Writer School Courses are normally $1,500.00.ASCCA members pay only $950.00 per attendee! A savings of $550.00 per class!Now that we’ve got your attention, you’re probably wondering:“How can I take advantage of this member discount?”Click here to learn more

CAWA Training Meeting - February 3, 2017 - Meritage Resort & Spa Napa Valley CAWA Training Meeting is a one day event for the industry professionals. During the training session you will hear industry experts provide insight and critical thinking on topics that affect the automotive parts industry. You will also discuss Association direction and strategy for 2017-2018. Agenda Friday- February 3, 2017 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m- General Session & Lunch "The Future of the Connected Car is Now"- Presented by: Peter Yorke, CEO Voyomotive, LLC "Aftermarket Mergers & Acquisitions - an Update Utilizing Case Studies"- Presented by: Tom Marx, MAAP and Devin Hart, The Hart Marx Advisors "Redefining What is a Good Place to Work"- Presented by: Steve Marmaduke, Attorney, Wilke Fluery Law Firm More information ... read more

Sponsored by AESWave We are excited to announce an ASCCA raffle sponsored by AESWave! The prize is a combination of two items: 4-channel PicoScope Starter Diagnostic Kit (Foam) (retail price $1,705.00) & Pico 3 axis NVH Accelerometer Kit with Microphone in Foam (retail price $819.00) Tickets are $25, and the drawing will take place at a Team Weekend on February 25, 2017 (you do not need to be present to win). Proceeds will benefit ASCCA & Your Local Chapters ($5 of every ticket sold will go to your local chapter). Click here for more information on how to purchase tickets