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Colorado shop owners offer advice on business survival during Covid-19 outbreak

“Shops are an essential business and many of us are servicing doctors, nurses, gas stations and trucks that deliver food to stores, as well as the people who work in them,” says Bryan Gossel, of BG Automotive. “We’re all life-sustaining businesses and there are bigger things than just money.”

Colorado shop owners offer advice on business survival during Covid-19 outbreak

By Rob Merwin on April 1, 2020

Repairers need to contact their lenders, dial back fixed operating costs, keep staff informed and reassure customers.

Kansas Auto Body Association postpones April annual trade show

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 25, 2020

The news comes on the heels of a stay-at-home order for the Kansas City-metro area that went into effect, Tuesday.

ASA Northwest turns focus toward member safety and assistance

“Everyone is reaching out to help others less fortunate — and that’s what we’re all about in this country as well as right here in ASA. We support our membership, their business needs and becoming a resource for them to call so they get answers to their questions," says Jeff Lovell, executive director.

ASA Northwest turns focus toward member safety and assistance

By Rob Merwin on March 25, 2020

Executive Director Jeff Lovell says aftermarket coming together to provide solutions and answers in wake of coronavirus.

Iowa shop owner Trent Lee Waltersdorf, 47, passes away

Trent Lee Waltersdorf was the owner of Trent's Garage in Clive, Iowa, and was the husband of Amy Waltersdorf, MWACA Des Moines Chapter Treasurer.

Iowa shop owner Trent Lee Waltersdorf, 47, passes away

By Rob Merwin on March 18, 2020

Memorial services will be Saturday, March 21, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines from 1-4 p.m.

MWACA postpones March and April events in light of coronavirus

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

Gladstone, Mo.—In response to the advice issued by the CDC, as well as new city and state restrictions, the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) will…

ASCCA Executive Committee cancels Aftermarket Industry Legislative Day

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

Due to the recent health concerns with COVID-19, the April 28 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Legislative Day event has been cancelled.

ASA Colorado postpones upcoming training classes

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

"With the uncertainty of what the next few weeks or months will bring, we will reschedule at the first possible opportunity when the CDC and Colorado state government deems we can once again gather safely," says ASA Colorado's Julie Massaro.