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San Diego shop owner invests in community organization where he spent his youth

“I have a lot of friends who are willing to help,” says John Eppstein. “It really helps to have a personal tie and investment to a cause because it adds strength to the effort and people work harder.”

San Diego shop owner invests in community organization where he spent his youth

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of East County benefit from grassroots toy-drive effort by John’s Automotive Care.

ASA Colorado’s annual Summit training event to hit new peaks

ASA Colorado’s annual Summit training event to hit new peaks

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

"Shops can’t live off how good business has been, they have to continue to grow and get better."

ASA Northwest’s ‘Kids First’ program celebrates 20 years

Jeff Lovell, ASA Northwest president/executive director, will be Santa and hand Christmas presents and clothes to 40 children this year

ASA Northwest’s ‘Kids First’ program celebrates 20 years

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

The ASA Northwest Pierce County Chapter will once again be holding its “Kids First” program to help needy families during the holidays.

ASA Colorado’s charity ‘Bike Build’ — in photos

ASA Colorado’s charity ‘Bike Build’ — in photos

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

Members of ASA Colorado joined forces to build bicycles for “Bike Build” to be donated.

Team effort at Cerritos Nissan helps deliver Christmas early for vets

Marnisha Mintlow, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and formerly homeless, received a Nissan. Darren Huggins (right), the national collision director at Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, gave the presentation.

Team effort at Cerritos Nissan helps deliver Christmas early for vets

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

Cerritos Nissan, CARSTAR and NABC partner to deliver much-needed transportation for two recipients.

ASA Northwest opens registration for ATE 2020, March 27-29, event expects sell out

The all-inclusive package for ATE includes three days of training classes, two breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday), two lunches (Friday and Saturday), and free admission to the ATE trade show. Dave Schedin of CompuTrek will give the Saturday breakfast keynote.

ASA Northwest opens registration for ATE 2020, March 27-29, event expects sell out

By Rob Merwin on December 19, 2019

The training event and trade show is expected to sell out; early-bird registration for members ends Jan. 29.

Diapers and ‘Brakes for Breasts’ drive goodwill and community spirit at Iowa shop

Diapers and ‘Brakes for Breasts’ drive goodwill and community spirit at Iowa shop

By Rob Merwin on December 18, 2019

Griffin Muffler and Brake, in Fort Madison, Iowa, has now added 'Brakes for Breasts' in addition to their diaper drive.