On January 15, 2015, ASCCA members Tracy Renee, Mary Kemnitz, and Dave Kemnitz joined ASCCA legislative advocate Jack Molodanof to represent our association at the BAR Advisory Group meeting in Sacramento. Jack wrote a summary of what transpired at the meeting, which you can read here.

ASCCA's legislative advocate Jack Molodanof is featured in Parts & People in an article by Steve Sharp. Growing up, Jack's family owned an automotive business in San Jose, so his heart's in the right place when it comes to representing ASCCA at the Capitol.

Reprinted with permission from Parts & People

The BAR has issued a notice that, as of March 9, 2015, smog check stations must use an OBD Inspection System to test 2000 and newer model-year gasoline-powered vehicles, 1998 and newer diesel-powered vehicles, and all hybrid vehicles. There are other requirement too, so read on.

 

BAR Notice with all the details

 

ASCCA's meeting planner Lauren Stoddard has pulled a few strings and gotten the group hotel room block deadline extended until this Friday, January 23. Please make your hotel room reservations as soon as possible to secure a room. ASCCA's Team Weekend will be held on February 7-8, 2015 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento.

David Kusa of AutoTrend Diagnostics in Campbell is ASCCA's Member of the Month. He is very active in Chapter 42 and currently serves as a board member and chapter representative. Dave has helped several new shops become ASCCA members. Dave advocates with local legislators on behalf of small businesses and their employees. He contributes to TeamTalk and is a huge resources for members.

Read more about David Kusa's nomination here.

In early days of the automobile, it was drivers' duty to avoid pedestrians, not pedestrians' duty to avoid cars. But as cars became more common, streets became a place for cars and suddenly it was a pedestrian's fault if he or she got hit by a car. Thus was invented the crime of jaywalking.

 

Read all about it

 

At a Detroit auto event, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler wondered if the U.S. government requirement for an average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg by 2025 was a reasonable time frame. The goal can be achieved, but at what price? Consumer demand for hybrid and electric cars is falling and automakers offer diesel engines and a high-speed transmission to boost fuel economy.

 

Read the article from The Detroit Free Press

 

ASCCA Team Weekend

February 7-8, 2015
Double Tree by Hilton Sacramento
2001 Point W Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
Click here for more information

 

Bureau of Automotive Repair Advisory Group (BAG) Meeting
April 22, 2015
DCA HQ2, 1747 North Market Blvd, Hearing Room 186
Sacramento, CA