November 10, 2020
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
Remembering Dick Deloach
The automotive aftermarket industry morns the loss of a great writer and friend, Dick Deloach, Aug. 1944 ~ Nov. 2020. A 44-year veteran photo-journalist, Dick specialized in tech, product guides, how-to articles, celebrity profiles and event coverage. Among the many publications he wrote for, the most recent were Aftermarket Matters Weekly and Parts and People. Dick was a welcome presence at many ASCCA Team Weekend and Conference events. He also served as a Trustee on the ASC Educational Foundation. 

Rest in peace Dick. 

The Power of Joining Together
Industry Organizations PAVE the Way
for the ULTIMATE Virtual Training Event
This virtual training will take place over three days beginning Friday, January 8 and will run through Sunday, January 10 2021.

PAVE your way to automotive success:
  • Top trainers in technical, management, and collision
  • Over 40 live training sessions
  • All sessions available on-demand for 6 weeks after the event
  • Easy, downloadable training materials available
  • Chat Rooms to connect, share ideas, meet trainers, meet sponsors, and explore industry trends and topics.
Leading automotive industry organizations from across the United States have joined together to PAVE the way to the ULTIMATE, exclusive, interactive and fun training event bringing together industry professionals worldwide. By creating virtual training opportunities, PAVE bridges the gap to develop modern-day connections. PAVE represents a new way of training.

Participating industry organizations include:
  • Automotive Service Association (ASA)
  • Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA)
  • ASA Ohio
  • TST Training
  • ASA Pennsylvania
  • ASA Northwest
  • Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA)
  • ASA Texas
  • ASA Illinois
  • NESSARA
  • ASA Florida
NASTF's New Website

The new and improved NASTF.org will be launching in a few weeks! Whether you are a long time NASTF member or a brand new user, our customizable platform will ensure that you’re receiving timely, customized information to best suit your business’ needs.
 
With the new launch, all NASTF users will be required to set up a free account. The instructions will vary slightly depending on whether you’re an existing member with an account on the old platform, a NASTF user with no account, or a Vehicle Security Professional.
 
  • Existing Members with a NASTF Account: On November 23rd, new login instructions will be sent to the email you used to sign up originally.
 
  • NASTF Users without an Account: If you’ve used the NASTF site in the past, but haven’t set up an account, you will need to do so to access the site content following the launch.
 
  • Vehicle Security Professionals: If you’re registered with NASTF’s VSP program, your credentials will allow you to access the new site. Your account will be migrated automatically and requires no additional action on your part.
 
Please note, your new NASTF account will not allow access to the Secure Data Release Model (SDRM). SDRM is exclusive to registered VSPs.
 
If you have any questions leading up to the website launch, feel free to get in touch with NASTF’s support team at support@nastf.org.
 
The National Automotive Service Task Force is a not-for-profit organization established to facilitate the identification and correction of gaps in the availability and accessibility of automotive service information, service training, diagnostic tools and equipment, and communications for the benefit of independent automotive service professionals.
November Team Weekend! Register Now!
What's happening at the November TW?
  • Committee Meetings
  • Education Training, "Don't just sit there, do something!" Presented by Maylan Newton
  • Board of Directors Meeting
  • Awards!

Questions? Contact Ben Ichimaru: bichimaru@amgroup.us
Click the button below to Register now!
O'Reilly - First Call Virtual Training Series!
Check out these upcoming Virtual Training Series by O'Reilly First Call:

Toyota and Honda Computer Controlled Charging Systems
Date: Tuesday November 10th 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Part Number: TOYHONCHAWEBB Cost: $39.99 Per Tech
AutoZone - Ongoing Virtual Training!
(Through November 24th)
AutoZone is committed to helping shop owners and technicians
by offering virtual training!

• Limited time offer: Shops can attend virtual training at no cost.
• Course descriptions are available on the AutoZonePro.com / A to Z Professional Training landing page and included on the registration form attached along with the duration.  
• Limited registration is available. 
• A PC, Mac, iPad or Android device is required to attend.
• Registration is required and available via the following:
AutoZonePro.com A to Z Professional Training landing page 

You can download or open the attached flyer below by clicking on it, and then register to attend any of the virtual training events by clicking on the links on the flyer:
Online Training Opportunities
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM (PDT)Successful Women in Automotive Round-Table weekly online gatherings for women looking to connect with like-minded women in the industry. Every participant brings an issue to the group to find solutions and support. Reach out to Dori Eppstein (hello@hellodori.com or 970-980-3661) for more details. Register in advance for this meeting: Click here
(Upcoming Meeting: November 11th!)

November 10th, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST): ESi Webinar - Influence! | Register

November 17th, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST): ESi Webinar - Personality Types, Learning Styles and Values | Register

November 24th, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST): ESi Webinar - Relationship Selling | Register
Mobilize CA Summit 2020 in Temecula - February 4-6, 2021
The Mobilize California Summit is the region's premier fleet modernization, alternative  fuels, and workforce training event - where industry and education intersect to collaborate on existing and emerging technologies, trends and training tactics.

Mobilize California Summit offers information-packed sessions, prominent national and regional speakers, and the latest technologies. This event is where industry and academic leaders move the needle on curriculum development, workforce training, and the future of clean transportation.

Click here to read more and register.
Upcoming ASCCA Chapter Meetings
All in-person meetings have temporarily been postponed. Some chapters are holding virtual meetings. Please see your chapter leader for details as information may change daily.
Featured Remarkable Results Podcast: Don’t Get Over-focused on KPI’s Without Putting the Customer at The Center
Ken Criste is the CFO of the Australian Bank division of National Australia Bank, and is a 50% equity owner in BM Performance Centre, an Independent BMW & MINI workshop in Melbourne Australia. Mark Higgins is the Co-Owner of BM Performance Centre and is an experience BMW Mastertech.

Key talking points include reviewing the new business success, adding VW to their specialties, how their business has grown successfully, their labor rates over time, their roles in the business, not focusing on KPI's and much more!  

ASCEF Scholarships
Do you know a student wishing to develop a career in the automotive industry? Tell them about the ASCEF scholarship application! We are currently accepting applications for 2021. 

Overall Qualifications: You must be planning to seek employment in the California after-market/independent repair industry and be a California high school senior who plans to enroll in post high school technical and academic training or California college under-graduate in the automotive service field.

Each year, the ASCEF awards scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000. These scholarships provide assistance to current under-graduates who are in the automotive service field.

Thank you Olive Automotive Center for donating a Dodge Magnum SXT!

Your donation raised $325 for the
ASC Educational Foundation!
Support the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon!
Donate to the ASC Educational Foundation every time you shop on Amazon! It's easy to get set up - Visit this page to get started:

Download the ASCCA Logo for your Promotional Materials
Would you like to proudly feature the ASCCA logo in your promotional materials? It's easy for members to download High-resolution images (EPS & TIF files) in the ASCCA Member Resources page.

To view and download the high-resolution images, click here.
The ADA Checklist: 2019 - 2020 Compliance Guidelines to Make Your Website Accessible
ADA website compliance and web accessibility are two terms that are used interchangeably but they are distinct from one another.

ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Courts are construing Title III of the ADA to mean that websites must be accessible. Thus, with ADA website compliance, we're referring to the law.

Refer a Member Receive $125
You're eligible for a $125 referral fee when you refer a new Regular or Associate member to ASCCA!

Referral Awards are paid out when the member's annual dues are paid for their first year.

Contact Benjamin Ichimaru in the ASCCA office if you have any questions at 
bichimaru@amgroup.us or (800) 810-4272!
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!


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