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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!

San Diego, CA: The Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with AutoVitals, a leading provider of SaaS solutions to automotive repair and maintenance shops.  AutoVitals supports auto repair shops with a variety of robust features, including shop efficiency tools and digital marketing assistance. Repair shops can save time, streamline shop operations, and increase profitability with workflow automation, Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) tools, and communication features. On average, repair shops leveraging AutoVitals increase their ARO by 30%.   Click here to read the full press release

The State legislature introduced over 2,600 new bills this year. Many of these bills are "spot bills" meaning that they are place holders to be amended later with more substantive language.   We are still in the process of reviewing all the bills.  Below are bills that we have highlighted so far.  As we continue to review the introduced bills and amendments, we will add to the list. We will continue to review, monitor and report. Read more

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BAR Advisory Committee & Workshop Summary 1/26/23 From ASCCA Legislative Advocate Jack Molodanof

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Legislative Bills – Bill Deadline – February 17, 2023  It's still very early in the legislative bill introduction process but so far here are the bills:  SB 55 (Catalytic Converters) Prohibits a new or used car dealer from selling a new motor vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter unless the catalytic converter has been engraved or etched with the vehicle identification number of the vehicle to which it is attached.  Potential Bills:  Legislation to expand BAR Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program to all vehicles, not just total loss revived salvage vehicles. Employment Bills – Expecting several bills to be introduced dealing with employment, including paying employees' overtime for more than 32 hours a week – This was last year’s AB 2932, which failed.  Read more

ATLANTA, GA. (DECEMBER 19th, 2022): The Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) announced a continuation of their corporate partnership agreement with top auto repair digital marketing firm Leads Near Me. "ASCCA is excited to continue its relationship with Ryan Burton and Leads Near Me. Ryan and his team bring extensive experience and vast knowledge on using SEO and other digital tools to bring customers to ASCCA shops,” said Carolyn Coquillette, 2022 ASCCA President, Owner of Luscious Garage (San Francisco) and Founder/CEO of Shop Ware.  This move will offer expanded benefits for both sides, especially for ASCCA members looking for better online visibility using Leads Near Me’s unique Car Count Boost methodology. Car Count Boost directly drives leads from targeted customers — who search Google specifically for automotive services — by Leads Near Me’s proprietary lead capture technology, conversion tracking, and performance optimizatio ... read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with Broadly. Broadly helps local businesses build a strong, lasting online presence and a reputation that helps them stand out in their area. Broadly helps local businesses attract leads, connect with customers, and automatically request reviews. “ASCCA members now have another tool available to them with the return of Broadly as a Corporate Partner.  Zack Romero and the Broadly team provide streamlined text and email communication as well as other methods to assist customers in finding our members”, says Carolyn Coquillette, 2022 ASCCA President, owner of Luscious Garage (San Francisco) and Founder/CEO of Shop Ware. With Broadly, you can provide a 5-star customer experience with a responsive website, automated web chat, streamlined text and email communication, and flexible mobile payment options. Broadly makes it easy for customers to find you ... read more

From ASCCA Government Affairs Committee Chair, Dave Kusa: Thanks to Jack Molodanof for compiling the new laws for 2023.  Please see the link for the full list.  Here are a few that have special interest to our members. Minimum Wage Increase. Reminder that effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour for all employers regardless of size, based on a cost-of-living provision in the state minimum wage law. (SB 3 of 2017). Please note that local minimum wage ordinances may be higher. Catalytic Converter Record Keeping Requirements. This new law requires Core Recyclers that buy catalytic converters from auto repair dealers to maintain a written record that includes physical business address & phone number, business license number or tax I.D. (AB 1740) Prohibited Purchases of Catalytic Co ... read more

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