ASCCA - What You Need to Know

ASCCA What You Need To Know

August 25, 2015

Debate Over Bill to Halve Gas Use in California

The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015, SB 350, which would force petroleum use in California cars and trucks to be cut in half by 2030, is snaking through the California State Assembly toward a vote, prompting acrimonious debate between supporters and opponents.

AAPEX to Host NASTF Fall 2015 General Meeting

AAPEX will host the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2015 General Meeting that will feature a compelling session on "SAE J2534-1 v5.00: The Benefits for OEMs, Technicians and Tool Makers." The NASTF meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PST), in Casanova Room 504 at the Venetian in Las Vegas, with the J2534 session starting at 2:15 p.m.

ASCCA September 2015 Team Weekend - 9/26/15 & 9/27/15

Make plans to join the upcoming ASCCA Team Weekend on September 26th and 27th.

It will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Sacramento. Room reservations can be made online here. The last day for special room rates is 9/4/15.

Click here to read more.

Countertop Display Contest Update

More SoCal shops need to send in Countertop Display Contest photos if they want to beat NorCal.

Due to the participation of shops like Marlow Mercedes-Werks in Seaside, Norcal still has the lead over SoCal in this year's contest.

Send in your entry today, and help your team out!

Need a display? Have any questions? Have a contest photo to send in? Email rking@amgroup.us.

Updates on the contest are posted on Facebook.

How to Speak Like a Capitol Insider

To those unaccustomed to the inside baseball of policymaking, politicians can sometimes seem like they speak a different language.

But fear not! With lawmakers returning from a summer recess Monday, this legislative dictionary will help you decipher how California Capitol creatures conduct business.

Great Deal on Copy Paper at Office Depot

For the next 4 weeks, you can purchase cases of Copy Paper for $27.50 each at Office Depot. Shipping is free on orders over $50. Deal ends 9/26/15.

Customers must have a business account with Office Depot to use this promotion. Place orders at business.officedepot.com. Use Item# 455-196-517 to place orders, and no coupon codes are needed.

iATN Discounts Available to ASCCA Members

The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) is the world's first and largest online network of automotive service industry professionals. Since 1995, iATN has been providing outstanding service industry resources to members worldwide. ASCCA members can enjoy a $9-per-month discount off of the regular price of iATN Business+ premium membership, at $45-per-month. This membership provides your shop with up to 5 premium access accounts.

Link to iATN's website

Help ASCCA Grow with the Special Membership Drive Tied to ASCCA's 75th Anniversary

To commemorate ASCCA's 75th Anniversary and help grow our members, our Board of Directors approved a limited offer to new members: $75 membership, starting now! Help us grow the association by recruiting new members! Chapters can sweeten the pot by adding their own incentive. Fine print: $55 application fee applies; Canceled members in the last 12 months are not eligible; No point/spiff for One Member Can! campaign; Regular (ARD) members only.

Member Discount Alert! ASCCA Partners with Educational Seminars Institute (ESi) for Discounted Courses

Seminar courses are normally $149.95. ASCCA members pay only $95 per attendee -- a savings of almost $55 per class! Service writer courses are normally $1,500. ASCCA members pay only $950 per attendee!

Click here to take advantage of this offer

Thank You ASCCA Sponsors!