Posts published in “Northwest”

ASA Northwest members partner with Kukui to host community art contest for children during pandemic

By Staff/Wire Reports on May 20, 2020

“Our goal is to provide young kids with a creative outlet during this time of sheltering and give back to our wonderful community,” says Jeff Lovell, ASA-NW.

Seattle shop keeps foot on gas as crisis continues and bridge closure adds blow

From left are: Brandon Laguire, Dustin Hinshaw, Tracy Herrick, Kandie Jennings-Molloy, Casey Clingan, Adam Robertson and John Bradley.

Seattle shop keeps foot on gas as crisis continues and bridge closure adds blow

By Rob Merwin on May 20, 2020

Tom’s Automotive Service community has become a ‘virtual island’ from the city of Seattle, but Kandie Jennings-Molloy is determined to keep all staff employed and keep pressing forward.

Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., to host online info session, May 21

By Staff/Wire Reports on May 13, 2020

Vancouver, Wash.—Clark College Automotive in Vancouver is hosting an “Automotive Technology Virtual Information Session” this month to share information about its training program, paid internships,…

A message from ASA Northwest president/executive director

By Staff/Wire Reports on May 6, 2020

Last Friday afternoon brought yet another devastating blow to our business community. While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do know that when all four phases of the governor's plan are lifted, there will be a business tsunami for those who are left.

ASA Northwest members present ‘Today’s Challenges — Tomorrow’s Opportunities’

By Staff/Wire Reports on April 22, 2020

The panel discussion will take place Thursday, April 23, 3 p.m. PST, on the ASA Northwest Facebook page.

CarMD Vehicle Health Index reports on check engine light repair trends

Repair costs were up in three of four regions of the U.S., with the exception being the Midwest where car repair costs were down 1.6 percent. Vehicle owners in the West paid the most for check engine-related car repairs ($398) – over 10 percent more than drivers in the Midwest, who paid the least ($360). The region with the highest average labor expense for a check engine light repair was the South ($151.22) where the average hourly labor rate according to Undercar Digest was $89.53. The region with the lowest average labor expense for a check engine light repair was the Northeast ($141.00) where the average hourly labor rate was $82.72.

CarMD Vehicle Health Index reports on check engine light repair trends

By Staff/Wire Reports on April 22, 2020

“It’s fascinating to see how the type and cost of car repairs have changed over the years as the number of sensors and subsequent fixes on most vehicles has nearly doubled,” said Ieon C. Chen, CEO, CarMD.

Central Auto Body uses downtime to produce protective masks for Oregon’s hospitals

In addition to employees Bret Bothwell has dedicated to the mask and shield production full time, technicians who are repairing and painting vehicles also contribute when they can.

Central Auto Body uses downtime to produce protective masks for Oregon’s hospitals

By Rob Merwin on April 15, 2020

With less cars in the shop, Bret Bothwell says he wanted to save jobs by having his staff manufacture shields and fill a need to combat coronavirus with mask donations.