ASA Collision, Mechanical Members to Discuss Hot Issues on Capitol Hill
Only one week left to secure ASA hotel rate.
American Families Save $26 Billion Annually at Independent Repair Shops, Data Shows
Right to Repair proponents say research demonstrates need for legislation.
U.S. EPA Climate Protection Partnership and MACS Worldwide Join Forces for Free Mobile A/C Informational Webinars
The first Webinar has been scheduled for 1 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, Dec. 10, and will discuss implications for the mobile A/C community of the proposed Waxman-Markley climate bill currently under congressional consideration and an introduction to Section 609 of the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1990. Section 609 requires all repair technicians who work on mobile A/C systems to recover and recycle refrigerant.
Auto Dealers Convene in Washington for NADA’s Legislative Conference
Hundreds of new-car and truck dealers returned to the nation’s capital, this time to take part in the National Automobile Dealers Association’s 34th annual Washington Conference.
Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events — NACE and CARS
His address, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, will focus on how paramount safety is in a proper installation, proper collision or mechanical repair and proper operation of vehicles, thereby keeping the motoring public safely on the road.
Group Says Support for Right to Repair Waning
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (The Alliance), the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) released a statement Thursday regarding Right to Repair.
Commerce Secretary Locke, Rep. Sander Levin and U.S. Chamber President Donohue to Speak at MEMA’s Legislative Summit
MEMA’s Legislative Summit to take place in D.C. April 29-30
More Than 400 Attend AAIA’s 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit
One key topic of discussion at the Summit, Card Check Legislation, was recently introduced into Congress.
New AAIA Study Shows that Vehicle Repairs Cost an Average of 34 Percent More at Dealerships
The study reveals dramatic differences in the costs of parts and labor between domestic and import vehicle nameplates and from city to city.
Opposition to Cash for Clunkers Programs to be Key Talking Point at AAIA’s 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit
The provision may be included in another legislative vehicle, likely an energy bill that is slated for debate this spring.