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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 was well represented at the California Small Business Day event held today at the Sheraton Grand Ballroom, Sacramento, CA. The event honored small business throughout the State who were selected as the Small Business of the Year in their district and were selected by their Legislator. Attendees were addressed by several key legislators and government small business representatives including: Darrell Steinberg, President pro Tem Senate Toni Atkins, Speaker of Assembly Connie Conway, Assembly Minority Leader John Perez, Speaker Emeritus Donna Davis, Small Business Administration The annual event is organized by the California Small Business Association (CSBA), which ASCCA supports. The CSBA provides valuable information and resources for small businesses and is a leading advocate for the small business community, making sure their voice is heard in st ... read more

Paul Grech, president of ASCCA Chapter 21, shared some great ideas about the value of ASCCA membership at his chapter’s dinner meeting on May 28, 2014. Click here to read on

A new brake pads law (SB 346 Kehoe) that affects all auto repair shops takes effect January 1, 2014. Basically, shops cannot sell brake pads that have copper in them past this date, and must deplete their old stock by 2023. Most, if not all, brake pad manufacturers are already supplying the legal product. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) answered ASCCA’s most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the brake pad law, and also posted the FAQs on their website under Auto Repair Shops. Click here for more information