ASSCA/CAA Legislative Fly-in a Big Success!

The leadership of the Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA), partnering with the California Autobody Association (CAA), held its annual Legislative Day on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014. Members from throughout the state convened in Sacramento to hear presentations by influential legislators and policymakers and to highlight legislation which has an impact on the independent automotive repair industry.

 

ASCCA's attendance increases every year. Many of our members said that when they went to their legislative appointments, the legislators or their aides seemed very receptive and in some cases asked us to stay longer so they could ask us automotive questions. If you didn't make it this year, consider attending next year! 

ASCEF Awards Scholarships   
The ASC Educational Foundation (ASCEF) scholarship program is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in post-high school technical/academic training or college undergraduates in the automotive service field satisfying certain criteria. Currently the foundation issues eleven annual scholarships that can range from $1,000 to $2,000 and can be applied toward tuition, tools and books.

This year 11 scholarships were awarded, totalling $14,800, to: 

• Omar Macias, Calaveras High School
• Stephanie Yim, Chabot College
• Emily Lowdermilk, De Anza College
• Grace Hair, De Anza College
• James Rodriguez, De Anza College
• Luis Gutierrez, De Anza College
• Luis Peraza, Oxnard College
• Jonas Banuelos, Rio Hondo College
• Salvador Macias, Riverdale High School
• Kianna Silva, San Marcos High School
• Joel Kumparak, Wilcox High School 

The purpose of the ASCEF is to provide educational and training opportunities, scholarships and endowments in the field of automotive repair and maintenance. 

Support ASCEF! Donate here

Are You Showing Off Your ASCCA
A-Frame Countertop Display?

The spring issue of ASCCA's magazine, The California Independent, included as an insert in issues sent to shop owner members an ASCCA A-Frame countertop display. You should assemble these and place them prominently on their counters in the check-out area of their shop. The countertop displays have a built-in business card holder for your shop to place its business cards. Displaying this is a great way to advertise that your business belongs to the ASCCA and therefore has earned a high level of trust for auto repairs.

If you did not receive your countertop display, email Phil Boerner at pboerner@amgroup.us. 

 

May Member of the Month: Paul Grech

Paul Grech, president of Chapter 21 (San Francisco), is the ASCCA's May Member of the Month! Paul owns Allied Engine & Auto Repair in San Francisco. We'll have more about this esteemed ASCCA member next week. He's pictured above with his 1936 Ford pickup.

Click here to read about our previous members of the month. 

Brake and Tune-Up Bundle Savings from Now through Saturday, May 10

ASCCA's Legal Services for Members   

Every ASCCA member receives 1/2 hour of FREE legal consultation every month on any matter, either business or personal, with our association attorney.

Jack Molodanof, Esq.
Attorney-at-Law
2200 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: 916-447-0313
E-Mail: jack@mgrco.org  

Recent Recalls from NHTSA 

2014 Range Rover Evoque

Right Hand Rear Suspension Link Arm may Separate

2013-2014 Jaguar XJ, XF, XK

Rear Wheel Alignment Linkage Mounting Hardware

2014 Mercedes GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG

Child Seat Anchorage

2014 Chrysler Ram 1500 4x4
Improperly Machined Transmission Case/Rollaway 

2013-2014 Jaguar Land Rover XF 2.0L GTDi

CAC Hose may Detach/Unexpected Engine Stall 

Upcoming Events 

Wonder what's coming up on the calendar, besides the events listed here? Go to the ASCCA website for these links:

Upcoming Events
Chapter Events