ASCCA Supports SB 994

Consumer Car Information and Consumer Choice Act  

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Talking Points 

• Currently consumers have little or no access to their car computer information.
• Car computers can generate and collect sensitive personal information about consumers, including driving habits, vehicle condition, repair, maintenance and diagnostic data;
• It's important that consumers know what information is stored in their car and have access;
• SB 994 requires car manufacturers to disclose to consumers the type of data generated/collected by their car and provides that the information collected/stored in the vehicle belongs to the consumer;
• SB 994 prohibits the car manufacturer from restricting access and gives the consumer the right to share the data with an auto mechanic or third party of his or her choice.

Senate Transportation Committee Members

Senator Mark DeSaulnier (Chair)
Senator Ted Gaines (Vice Chair)
Senator Jim Beall
Senator Anthony Cannella
Senator Cathleen Galgiani
Senator Ben Hueso
Senator Ricardo Lara
Senator Carol Liu
Senator Fran Pavley
Senator Richard Roth
Senator Mark Wyland

SB 994 In the News

News piece on the consumer perspective

We encourage you to share this link with your customers and make them aware of this bill. ASCCA will be providing more resources in the near future to assist you educate your customers and how they can help get the bill passed.

Los Angeles Times Article

Questions? 

Call: Jack Molodanof, ASCCA Legislative Advocate, 916-4470313 or Craig Johnson, ASCCA Government Affairs Committee Chair, 626-810-2281.  

ASCCA & CAA Legislative Fly-in

April 30, 2014

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 industy. 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. 

Registration Form

Roadside Smog Checks Being Done to Check Out a New Smog Technique

The BAR and the CHP are working together to conduct voluntary spot checks on "real world" car emissions. The Sacramento Bee's "Back-seat Driver" column reports on this and other car-related stories. 

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CA Dept. of Toxic Substances Announces First Products for Regulation Under New Law  

What's the Future for GM in the Wake of its Massive Recall?  

What might the future hold for GM, now that it has apologized profusely and recalled 1.37 million cars with a faultily-designed ignition switch? 

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Improved Workers Comp Program for ASCCA Members!

Vehicle Donation Centers

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.

Click here to read more about Junior Tamayo and our previous members of the month. 

IN MEMORY 

John Stucki 

"Sadly I have to report that John Stucki passed away this last weekend after suffering a large stroke," wrote Lee Chesnin, ASCCA Chapter 12 President, on TeamTalk. "John was a longtime active member of our chapter, and had continued to serve on our Board of Directors and as Treasurer and Chapter Rep long after he retired from the business. John was an anchor to those of us in the association who worked with him. I always knew where he stood on whatever subject we discussed. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled. I look forward to hearing your stories and memories of John."

NHTSA Safety Recalls

Toyota to Pay $1.2 Billion to Settle U.S. Criminal Probe  

Toyota has reached a $1.2 billion settlement with federal prosecutors regarding 4 million cars recalled in 2009 and 2010 because of unintended acceleration. Toyota admitted that it misled consumers by making deceptive statements on unintended acceleration.

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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

Death Doesn't End Car Lease Obligation  

Toyota is suing a widow to collect more than $2,300 owed on a lease that ended when her husband died.

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