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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!

From Aftermarket Matters July 1, 2020 Jack Molodanof, ASCCA legislative advocate, shares state laws that have potential to create issues and concerns for California shop owners if they are unaware of them1) Employee Abandoned Tools. Auto repair shops have certain legal responsibilities and obligations regarding the abandoned tools left by an employee. Employers need to protect themselves from future liability if the employee demands return of his/her tools.  Generally, under California Civil code sections 2080 -2080.10, if owner has not claimed the property, the person saving the property shall within a reasonable time turn property over to the police department of the city or county, or the sheriff’s department. 2) Recording Telephone Calls.  Auto repair shops cannot recor ... read more

The ASCCA is pleased to call for nominations for the 7 seats open for the 2021 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.  Applications are due on or before close of business August 2.  Click here for the nomination application

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Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California automotive repair dealers. Below is a brief summary of key measures that take effect January 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted. Click here to view

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a software solutions company that equips the automotive repair and maintenance aftermarket with award-winning technology tools to improve customer communication. “We’re excited to partner with ASCCA and bring our solutions to members,” said Tim Cifelli, Director of Marketing. “We believe our software solutions will help repair shop owners advance workflow and customer trust to become more successful.”  BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY’s software solutions gives your team the power to streamline operations and create happy, repeat customers. The company's technology instantly transmits photos, videos, and text messages to communicate automotive repair details, thereby increasing customer trust, boosting sales, and empowering shops to build long-term customer relationships. Along with ongoing training and sup ... read more

SACRAMENTO – The Automotive Service Councils of California is proud to announce its most recent corporate partnership with Autologic Diagnostics,a comprehensive diagnostic support solution designed to deal with the challenges of today's more complex vehicles. Autologic’s latest innovation, DrivePRO, provides a complete diagnostic service to independent repair shops in a single, ruggedized, Windows 10 platform with integrated CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 interface. The offering includes Autologic’s advanced European diagnostic software and Domestic/Asian coverage, along with Remote Assisted Programming (RAP). DrivePRO is fully integrated with Autologic’s brand-specific support service, AutologicLive, which is delivered by its team of OEM-trained Master Technicians. With DrivePRO repairs shops can confidently code and program complex, modern vehicles across European, Asian, and Domestic makes with coverage through current model year. “Autologic is dedicated to e ... read more

The Summer 2019 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 September Team Weekend Training Event Members of the Month BAR BAG Report May Team Weekend Recap Click here to read the magazine online

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The Automotive Coaching & Training (ACT) Group Spotlight date: July, 2019 The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected The Automotive Coaching & Training (ACT) Group as ASCCA’s July Partner of the Month. Each month, an ASCCA partner is recognized for their outstanding support of ASCCA, its members, the automotive repair industry, and their commitment to going above and beyond to support ASCCA’s Core Purpose: To elevate and unite automotive professionals and give them voice. The ACT Group has been a Corporate Partner since 2018. For over 20 years, they have professionally coached and trained automotive facility owners, managers, and service advisors alike. In fact, most of Training Coaches in The ACT Group are specifically automotive trained and have come up through the ranks as technicians, service advisors, managers, general managers, and owners of automotive facilities. It is through their experi ... read more