Yearly Archives: 2023

Join the 2025 ASCCA Board of Directors

Join the 2025 ASCCA Board of Directors

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 December 2023 Newsletter

ASCCA December 2023 Newsletter

Member News & Updates: Save the Date - 2024 Annual Training Conference; ASCEF updates; BAR updates; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholrships. Read More

ASCCA November 2023 Newsletter

ASCCA November 2023 Newsletter

Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholarships Read More

ASCCA October 2023 Newsletter

ASCCA October 2023 Newsletter

  Industry Events - ASCCA November Team Weekend; Member Profile: California Employer's Services; Legislative Update; Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholarships Read More

ATI Thank You Statement

ATI Thank You Statement

"ATI would like to send a special thank you for attending the 2023 ASCCA Annual Training Conference and supporting our Coaches and Speakers, Leanne Williamson and Mike Bennett. We look forward to next year." - Automotive Training Institute

ASCCA September 2023 Newsletter

ASCCA September 2023 Newsletter

Industry Events; Member Profile: tekmetric; Legislative Update; Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholarships Read More

ASCCA Members - Hit the Pause!

ASCCA Members - Hit the Pause!

  ASCCA is encouraging members to support the California Chamber of Commerce "Hit the Pause" campaign on several employment bills. The link provided below is simple and fast:   Hit the Pause website link: https://thepausepledge.com/# ACT NOW link: https://californiaemployersvoice.quorum.us/campaign/47792/ The specific bills addressed in this campaign are as follows:   AB 524 (Wicks); dramatically expands family caregiver status, increasing employment costs and potential litigation against CA employers; SB 365&n ... read more

ASCCA August 2023 Newsletter

ASCCA August 2023 Newsletter

Industry Events; Member Profile: Broadly; Legislative Update; Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholarships Read More

ASCCA July 2023 Newsletter

ASCCA July 2023 Newsletter

Industry Events; Member Profile: RepairPal; Legislative Update; Member News & Updates; Welcome New Members; Upcoming Events and Meetings; Donations & Scholarships Read more

ASCCA Legislative Update - July 2023

Click the link below to view the July 2023 legislative report from ASCCA Legislative Advocate, Jack Molodanof. Read More

New California BAR Citation and Fine Program begins July 1, 2023

Under the new California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Citation and Fine Program, beginning July 1, 2023, the BAR will be able to issue citations and fines to automotive repair dealers (ARDs) for violations of the Automotive Repair Act, with fines potentially reaching up to $5,000 per violation. Here is a summary of the key information: The ARD who receives a citation for violations has the option to file an appeal to have the citation reviewed by a three-member panel composed of one representative each from the BAR, the public and the automotive repair industry. No attorney is required for the appeal process.  ARDs cited for violations considered minor in nature have the option to complete remedial training by a BAR-certified remedial training provider.  Successfully completing the training allows the ARD to prevent the public disclosure of the citation on the BAR’s website, where customers can view it. BAR considers nine (9) key factors* when ... read more

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