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January 2025

"To Unite and Elevate Automotive Professionals, and Give Them Voice"

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MEMBER BENEFITS
Be sure to check out ALL of the benefits offered to ASSCA members.

March Team Weekend - March 14-16, 2025

LOCATION FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 14-15:

📍Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814


LOCATION FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 16:

📍Advocacy & Management Group Offices

(RSVP Required for admittance to AMG Offices)

One Capitol Mall, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA 95814

(Across the street from Embassy Suites)


This Event is also available via Zoom.

Register
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Embassy Suites

Sacramento Riverfront Promenade

100 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

(951) 676-5656


All attendees must make their own room reservations. Our room rate is $249/night for single or double occupancy.


CLICK HERE to make your reservation with the discounted rate for Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15.

(Or call 916-326-5000 to make your reservation and mention "ASC").


The cut-off date for making reservations with the hotel is Friday, February 21, 2025. Any reservations made after this date are subject to full published hotel rates. Rooms are not guaranteed to be available after our cut-off date. Please book your room ASAP to avoid not getting a room.

Cars4Careers Webinar - February 20, 2025

RSVP Here!

ASCCA Annual Training Conference - Call for Sessions

Be a Part of the ASCCA Annual Conference 2025!

We’re excited to announce that the submission window for

session ideas is now OPEN for the ASCCA Annual Conference!

Whether you're a member, student, vendor or sponsor,

this is your chance to help shape the future of our industry

by contributing your expertise and innovative ideas.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SESSION!

Deadline to submit is Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 5pm.

Calling All Automotive Technology Students!

Application Now Open for ASCEF SCHOLARSHIPS!

Deadline: March 31, 2025

Apply Today

Applications are currently being accepted for the Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF) 2025 scholarships! 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.


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.


Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025.


To apply online visit: https://automotivescholarships.com/scholarships/ascca


The ASCEF is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting and advancing the entire automotive industry through technical education and training, scholarships, and other industry inspired programs.


To learn more about the ASCEF, visit www.ascef.org.


Questions? Contact Kate Peyser at 916-290-5828 or kpeyser@amgroup.us.

Tips for Scholarship Applicants

The legislature has reconvened for the 2025 legislative session, with new bills being introduced. The deadline for submitting new legislative bills is February 21, 2025. This year, over 2,300 new bills are expected to be introduced. Additionally, the Governor will also release his state budget proposal later this week.


We also expect significant activity related to new regulations impacting the automotive repair industry. We will closely monitor these developments and provide timely as they unfold.


Below is an overview of some of the legislative and regulatory automotive repair issues we anticipate to address this year.

Legislation 

 

Electric Vehicle Batteries SB 615 – Electric Vehicle Batteries

Last year’s SB 615 Electric Vehicle Batteries.  We are expecting the reintroduction of SB 615. The legislation, among other things, requires that all automotive repair dealers that remove electric battery from a vehicle for repair, remanufacturing, or recycling must ensure that the battery is disposed of properly, adhering to the end-of-life requirements specified in the legislation. 

  

Preventing Disclosure of Minor BAR Citations – Extension

The program that prevents disclosure of minor BAR citations for documentation or record-keeping if an automotive repair dealer completes remedial training is set to expire in July 2026. We have been working with the Senate Business and Professions committee to support legislation that continues to prevent citation disclosure for...

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ASCEF AT YOUR CHAPTER MEETINGS!

Attention ASCCA Chapters! Have a Chapter Meeting Coming Up? ASCEF Chair John Eppstein and ASCEF President Dave Kusa would like to come to your meeting and talk about the ASCEF Car Donation Program and the value it can bring to not only your shop, but also your customers!


Interested in them in coming to your next meeting?

Email John at john@johnsautomotivecare.com and

Dave at dave@autotrenddiagnostics.com.

Bureau of Automotive Repair Updates:

2025 Dates For BAR Advisory Group Meetings

🗓️ January 30, 2025 - BAR Advisory Group Meeting

🗓️ April 24, 2025 - BAR Advisory Group Meeting

🗓️ July 31, 2025 - BAR Advisory Group Meeting

🗓️ October 23, 2025 - BAR Advisory Group Meeting

Remarkable Results Radio - New Podcast Episodes!

Marketing VS Branding: Explained

(Town Hall Academy)

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Shop owner Andy Bizub, CEO of Midwest Performance Cars, shares how collaborating with designer Pam Esposito transformed his company’s branding and communication strategies. Pam, with over 25 years of experience, explains the difference between branding and marketing, emphasizing emotional connections and authenticity. The episode highlights the importance of consistent, meaningful branding and the long-term benefits of investing in a strong brand identity.


Read More/Listen...

Managing An Independent Shop: A Dealership Veteran’s Perspective

(Remarkable Results)

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Tune in to hear James Marsh’s journey as he navigates the transition from a family-owned dealership to managing an independent automotive shop. James shares the significant differences between dealership and independent shop environments. He discusses marketing strategies, the importance of customer service, and the challenges and opportunities independent shops face.


Read More/Listen...

You can find all the newest episodes as well as the entire library HERE!
ASCCA Committees Seek Your Help
ASCCA committees are seeking volunteers. Involvement can be at varying levels of time commitment, comfort level and responsibility. Simply reach out to committee leaders and let them know more about your interest, talent and available time commitment and they will match you up with ways you can help.

ASCCA committee volunteers have one thing in common, they agree that by volunteering they received more than they give in the way of both personal and professional growth.

You can learn more about ASCCA Committees at: https://www.ascca.com/committees 
Let us know if you’d like to attend a future meeting at info@ascca.com

Training

Webinar: Cars4Careers Program

February 20, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Online | Register Here

Save The Date!

March Team Weekend

March 14-16, 2025

Sacramento Embassy Suites

2025 Annual Training Conference

September 12-14, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Chapter Events

Inland Empire Chapter 14 - Meeting

January 28, 2024 | 6:30pm

Chapter 20 - Meeting & Mixer

February 11, 2024 | 6:00pm

All Committee Meeting Information is available on the ASCCA Website Calendar!

ASCEF Vehicle Donations

Your donations will continue to help us award scholarships to

students seeking a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.

We appreciate all the support!

Visit www.ascef.org.


Help us reach our goal of $45,000 in car donations by providing your customer with a simple way to donate an unwanted vehicle quickly and safely!

 

  1. It’s easy and the pick-up is free!
  2. The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will help us continue to award scholarships to students wanting to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry!
  3. Donating saves time and money on repairs and maintenance.
  4. Added value to your shop while supporting an automotive industry nonprofit.
  5. Our Vehicle Donation Support Team is here to guide you every step of the way.
  6. We help you take care of the paperwork and provide you with any necessary tax documents.
  7. Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.

 

To donate, call (844) 877-2473. We accept all types of vehicles that meet the following basic requirements:


  • Vehicle has a clear title.
  • Vehicle is in one piece.
  • Vehicle is accessible for safe towing.
  • Vehicle does not need to be running.
It’s so easy to build careers one car at a time. ASC Educational Foundation rewards scholarships each year to students wishing to develop a career in the automotive aftermarket industry. So help us make a difference in a student’s life! Learn more about donations through the ASC Educational Foundation.

The ADA Checklist: 2021 Compliance

Guidelines for Website Accessibility

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 the ASCCA office if you have any questions at info@ascca.com or (800) 810-4272!

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