Posts published in “Northwest”

Northwest shop owner ‘battens down the hatches’ and prepares for return of business

Monthly operating expenses at Valley Automotive traditionally run approximately $140,000-$150,000, but Bryan Kelley has determined he can bring that down to $80,000 if he has to and still pay the bills.

Northwest shop owner ‘battens down the hatches’ and prepares for return of business

By Rob Merwin on April 1, 2020

Valley Automotive owner trims expenses and develops plan of action for additional cuts as need be from week to week.

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.

Oregon high schools develop diesel programs as CTE gains traction in district

The scope of McNary's program will be centered on foundational diesel and the classes will allow students to enter into any post-secondary diesel program or the industry.

Oregon high schools develop diesel programs as CTE gains traction in district

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

McNary High School will feature a 5,000-square-foot shop and an adjacent classroom.

Shop best practice list of ‘to-do’ options for slow days

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 18, 2020

In light of the Covid-10 outbreak and in preparation of a slowdown, the ASA Northwest Board of Directors has prepared a best practice list of “to do” options for shop owners.

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop opens in Poulsbo, targets I-CAR Gold and OEM certifications

“We were excited to reinvest into the business to ensure we were equipped with everything needed for modern collision repairs,” says Emily Swain, who co-owns the shop with Joel Hanson.

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop opens in Poulsbo, targets I-CAR Gold and OEM certifications

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 17, 2020

The 8,400-square-foot facility originally opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball.

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.