BAR: Technician Addresses are Public Information and Will Now Be Published Online

Effective June 1, 2014, BAR will be updating its Website to include all licensee addresses of record. This change is necessary for BAR to come into compliance with section 27a of the Business and Professions Code. That section requires the Bureau of Automotive Repair and other licensing entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs to provide, on the Internet, each licensees address of record. Licensees are allowed to provide a post office box number or other alternate address, instead of a home address, as the address of record. 

TeamTalk Tips: Cal/OSHA Regulations

from David Fischer, California Employer's Services  

Newsflash: Cal/OSHA Regs Do Not Always Mean What They Say

Cal/OSHA will tell you and the verbiage is very clear. If you have less than ten employees you do not have to do the following.

• While you do have to do inspections of you facility, you do not have to keep a record of that inspection once you have fixed the hazard.
• Safety Training Topics can be communicated verbally and does not have to be documented and kept as proof of compliance.

ASCCA Members Invited to Attend Workshop on Smog DADdy

The Clean Air Group, Inc. (CAG) is an authorized distributor for Applus. CAG is holding a workshop of a live demonstration of the Smog DADdy. ASCCA members are invited to attend. 

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Smog Oasis

3006 BARNETT AVE UNIT B

SAN DIEGO, CA 92110

Register: call or email

Phone: 619-221-0118

SmogDADsd@gmail.com

Recognize a Colleague at the Summer Conference

As we gear up for our ASCCA Summer Conference, we would like to extend an opportunity for you to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in promoting the ASCCA through their service to our members and their community.

Here are a list of award categories:

• Sponsor of the Year 
• Rising Star Award 
• Volunteer of the Year 
• Chapter of the Year

We welcome you to participate by reviewing the Awards Criteria form and filling out a nomination form to nominate someone for the awards mentioned above. Nominations are due April 11, 2014. If you have any questions, we welcome you to call Jay Jefferson with ASCCA at (916) 924 - 9054.

Awards Nomination Criteria
Awards Nomination Form

March's Member of the Month:
Junior Tamayo

Junior Tamayo (Eulogia Tamayo, Jr.) with Chapter 1940 is the ASCCA's March Member of the Month! Junior owns Jay's Auto Center in Torrance, CA, which has been an ASCCA member since 1970.

In his own words: I have been a proud member of the ASCCA for over 40 years and I am happy to share my story.

I have always been a "pliers and wire" kinda guy; as a child I loved working with my hands, helping my uncles with whatever they were working on, whether it be tinkering with a motor or fixing a leaky faucet.  I was inspired to work hard as I got older mostly because I was married with three kids by the age of 27.  I began working for Jay's Automatic Transmissions in 1969 as a grunt worker.  My job was to stay out of everyone's way and keep busy with whatever I was told to do.  I really enjoyed working for Jay the original owner and he saw potential in me.

Many nights when my co-workers would go home I would stay and read the work manuals on how to rebuild a transmission. The next morning all of the work would be done. This eliminated some jobs for my "ex co-workers". Not my intention but it was what it was: I was educating myself in the automotive industry and it just so happened Jay didn't need all those employees.  Eventually Jay made me the manager and I did all the hiring and firing until finally in 1974 Jay sold the business to me!  I have worked hard and it has paid off as my kids grew up in a loving, successful household.

As an ASCCA member, I have gained information on rules and regulations in advance while the information was still in discussion mode.  ASCCA has helped me to establish successful processes in my business.

The advice I would offer a new ASCCA member is to get involved and take advantage of the many benefits offered by this helpful organization.

Register for the ASCCA/CAA Legislative Fly-in on April 30

California Autobody Association (CAA) is partnering with ASCCA for the 2014 Legislative Fly-In! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with others in the industry. Fill out this registration form and book your airfare. We're taking care of the rest - transportation from the airport, food, and the scheduling of legislative appointments. Please don't delay, space is limited! Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Past speakers have included: Chief, Bureau of Automotive Repair; Governor's Small Business Advocate, Governor's Economic Adviser; Chair, Select Committee on Career Technical Education & Workforce Development; Author AB2289 (Smog Check), Chair Senate Transportation & Housing Committee.

Click here for registration form

NHTSA Safety Recalls

ASCCA's "Chalk on the Floor" Video Available for Members