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ASCCA Sends Out Press Releases on New Board and Bartels Award
Read the latest press releases sent out by the ASCCA:
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Training and Resources that Help Optimize Shop Performance
 Steve Sharp - recent recipient of ASCCA's Outstanding Support Award - writes in Parts & People about the many resources independent auto shop have at their disposal. These resources include online data, I-CAR courses, manufacturer courses, third-party evaluations, direct business coaching, and 20 Groups.
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AutoVitals Blog Post Features ASCCA's Mary and Dave Kemnitz Using AutoVitals SmartFlow
 A case study following D&H Enterprises in Concord, California is presented in this video. ASCCA president Mary Kemnitz and Dave Kemnitz are shown taking a look at workflow automation to help improve their business process.
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Telematics is in the News: Privacy Concerns, Lawyers?
 What might happen once lawyers begin using telematics evidence in trials? Might they be able to sue service providers for improper repairs or failure to respond to reported technical faults on vehicles?
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ASCCA Member of the Month - October
The ASCCA's member of the month for October is Jonathan Summers of the California Smog & Automotive Institute in Riverside; he is a member of ASCCA Chapter 14-Inland Empire. Jonathan has been an ASCCA member since 2012. He and his wife run a school that conducts automotive training for young technicians. He is also the owner of an auto repair shop and is an active supporter of the ASCCA.
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AAA Study Finds that Hands-Free Devices Are Not Necessarily Safe to Use
 Popular hands-free technology that is common in new vehicles often increases distractions for drivers, according to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Despite this, most drivers believe that hands-free technology is safe to use.
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Which Car Models Get the Most Tickets?
 Car Talk posted an article which lists the cars that are the top ticket magnets, and the cars on the list may surprise you. It's not Ferraris and Corvettes that draw the most attention from cops. Find out the worst offenders, by percentage of owners of each model reporting getting tickets.
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Member Benefit Extended! ASCCA Discount on DAD Device Good Through the End of this Year
 Applus Technologies, Inc. ("Applus") is pleased to offer ASCCA members a 15% discount off the retail price of each Applus Smog DAD dyŽ full system. To obtain the discount, Applus Technologies asks that ASCCA members wishing to purchase the units order on their website www.smogdaddy.com and enter promotion code "ASCCA" in the appropriate space on the order form.
This offer will expire December 31, 2014. ASCCA members will receive their discount immediately upon purchase. In cases where established members have made purchases prior to the date of this agreement, Applus will adjust the purchase price to reflect the aforementioned discount.
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