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California auto associations request feedback regarding Legislative Day in survey regarding coronavirus

By Rob Merwin on March 12, 2020

ASCCA and CAA are asking for participation in a survey regarding the April 28 Legislative Day hosted by the two associations.

ASA Northwest postpones annual March training event and expo as Washington governor issues ban due to coronavirus

By Rob Merwin on March 12, 2020

ASA Northwest has announced it has rescheduled its annual Automotive Training Expo (ATE) 2020 Expo to July 31 – Aug., at the DoubleTree Hilton by SeaTac Hotel.

Tacoma workshop offers training to develop SAE certification in high-voltage, high-pressure systems

Tacoma workshop offers training to develop SAE certification in high-voltage, high-pressure systems

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Scholarships are available to technicians, shop owners, fleet managers or instructors; Green Transportation Summit & Expo, April 13-15, has new focus on heavy-duty diesel reductions in major fleets.

St. Louis-area MSO tightens up production, has ‘everyone beating the same drum’

Since coming to the family-owned MSO, Kevin Haller has been busy implementing his MSO experience by introducing new systems to build efficiencies and profitability for its four locations in the St. Louis-metro area.

St. Louis-area MSO tightens up production, has ‘everyone beating the same drum’

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Four-location Complete Auto Body & Repair overhauls company processes, fueled by culture of ‘all in it to win it’

Coronavirus hits aftermarket, impacts miles-driven and disrupts Chinese supply channels to U.S.

Aftermarket Matters Weekly reached out to industry leaders for their perspectives on this fast-moving, ever-evolving concern and what it means for the aftermarket in the near term.

Coronavirus hits aftermarket, impacts miles-driven and disrupts Chinese supply channels to U.S.

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Fewer vehicles on the road translates to diminished service and repair needs and parts sales.

In show of solidarity, Colorado dealers take to state Capital to object Senate bill

With up to 130 Colorado dealership representatives behind him, CADA President and CEO Tim Jackson lobbys against SB 167 at the state Capital.

In show of solidarity, Colorado dealers take to state Capital to object Senate bill

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Senate Bill 167 would circumvent consumer protection laws centered on service/repair requirements and allow automakers to have direct competition with dealerships.

Welcome to the official launch of Aftermarket Matters Weekly

By Rob Merwin on March 5, 2020

I look forward to delivering insightful shop and business features, inspiring industry leader profiles, legislative developments, training and education opportunities, and more.