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August 13, 2018 - In This Issue:
Featured Remarkable Results Radio Podcast - ASCCA President Rocky Khamenian. Uniting The Industry's Great Divide!

Rocky Khamenian is the owner/operator of Bimmer & Benz Specialists in Costa Mesa, located in south Orange County. He is an active member of both Chapters 48 and 50 of the Automotive Service Councils of California and has served on the Board of Directors for both.

Throughout his 32-year career, Rocky has continually increased his education to maintain the highest possible level of professionalism. In 1982, Rocky received his diploma in Automobile Engineering in the United Kingdom. He later achieved the status of Master Technician through ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) and he has completed a wide variety of technical classes on the repair and maintenance of BMW and Mercedes Benz vehicles through WTI. He has also taken classes in Autologic and Eurodiagnostics to elevate his technical knowledge, and he's undergone various managerial courses through ESI and WTI. At the present time, he is in the process of being certified as a Bosch Master Technician.

September Team Weekend Special Events for All ASCCA Members

Friday: ASCCA Degree Program - A Student Education Pathway
1:00pm-4:00pm at  Cuyamaca College
You will learn how this exciting new degree program works and why this program presents a valuable opportunity for students.
Who Should Attend:
  • ASCCA Members
  • Educators from: San Diego Multi Regional High Schools & Colleges
  • Educators from: Colleges Outside of the San Diego Region
Saturday: Connected Cars Training
1:00pm-5:00pm at Cuyamaca College
  • Connected Cars Technology Update - Fred Gruner, NVIDIA
  • Demo of Bosch ADAS technology and calibration equipment - Neal Hoffman, Mitchell Int'l
  • SAE + NASTF Update - Craig Johnson, NASTF Board Member, and Rob Morrell, Head of Training, WORLDPAC
Q&A with ASCCA Connected Car Committee - Student participation encouraged!  

Click here to view more information and register .
Connected Car Committee Digest - Issue #2

There's lots more to share about Connected Cars since our first digest at the beginning of this year! In this issue you'll find news and highlights to keep you informed about the pace of technology, business, and industry preparedness.

The Committee is most proud to host our first CONNECTED CAR TRAINING at the upcoming ASCCA September Team Weekend, packed with information about these topics and whatever questions fellow members may bring. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

ASCCA's August Partner of the Month: AutoZone

The ASCCA Revenue and Benefits Committee is proud to announce that it has selected AutoZone as ASCCA's August 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.

Exclusive ESI Training Courses and All Proceeds Go to ASCCA!

We have an exciting offer for ASCCA Members!
ASCCA and ESi have partnered together to offer an exclusive classes where the entire registration fee will go directly to supporting the ASCCA!

Northern California Class
Building Trust and Sales with Digital Inspections

Saturday, September 15 | 9:00 - 4:30pm
Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066

Click here for more info
Click here to register


Southern California Class
Managing People and Shop Communication.

Saturday, October 13 | 9:00 - 4:30pm
Modesti's Car Care Center, 12121 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

Click here for more info
Click here to register

Action Alert AB 2825 (Oppose unless Amended) 

Please call or contact your Senator TODAY and urge them to oppose AB 2825, unless amended.
 
AB 2825 treats auto repair shops as "debt collectors". Auto repair businesses are not "debt collectors", they are small businesses that service and repair vehicles for their customers. This bill is very complicated, far reaching and has many problems.
 
Communications with customers may subject YOU to strict liability, unnecessary fines, penalties and frivolous lawsuits.
 

Obtaining Your Vehicle Security Credential (VSC) & Becoming a Vehicle Security Professional (VSP):  Five Things Every ASCCA Member Should Know 

Locksmith Identification has been changed to VSC which means Vehicle Security Credentials to better represent what automotive repair professionals do. A person that holds a VSC is called a Vehicle Security Professional (VSP). Over the past few weeks, there have been important updates regarding the Vehicle Security Credentials registry that ASCCA shop owner members should be aware of.

Click here to learn more
Registration Open for ASCCA's September Team Weekend, Sept. 7-9 

Join us in San Diego for the September Team Weekend. Registration is now open.

Friday & Saturday
Cuyamaca College Automotive Program
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway K-118
El Cajon, CA 92119

Sunday
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
141 North Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Click here to read more and register online.
Build the Future - Vocational Education Fundraiser & Career Fair
August 21, 2018 hosted by ASCCA Chapter 14

Help us develop the leaders of tomorrow.
On August 21st, 2018 Automotive Service Councils of California Chapter 14 will join with Rim Educational Foundation and Lake Arrowhead Mountain Sunrise Rotary to host a career fair and fundraiser for vocational education and the Rim of the World High School's Auto Shop Program.

217 E Club Center Dr.
San Bernardino, CA 92408

RepairPal Webinar: Turning Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Into New Business

Getting new customers isn't easy. Learn how a powerful SEO program can take your shop's website traffic to the next level. SEO can help generate more customers and more income, and in this webinar, you will learn directly from the experts in repair shop marketing. 

Hosts: AutoShop Solutions' Margaret Palango and RepairPal's Jill Trotta

Tuesday, August 21st, 10-10:45am Pacific time

ASCCA 2018 Countertop Display Contest 

The second bonus point opportunity has begun. Even if you have already submitted an entry, you can do so again for another point.

Send in a photo of the 2018 Countertop Display to earn a point in the contest between NorCal and SoCal.

Send your photos and questions to Ryan at rking@amgroup.us.

Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Events 

August 15: Chapter 48 Meeting
ASCCA Discussion Group on Facebook

The ASCCA has a group for member-to-member communication on Facebook. Join and start a conversation with other members today!
ASCCA Member Exclusive Offer!

ASCCA Partners with Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) Again to Bring You 
Special Course Offerings in 2017!
S eminar courses are normally $149.95. ASCCA members pay only $95 per attendee -- a savings of almost $55 per class! Service writer courses are normally $1,795. ASCCA members pay only $995 per attendee!  

Click here to take advantage of this offer.
Thank you to our ASCCA Corporate Partners! 
   




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