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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.

Mike’s Auto Body vehicle-giveaway hits reaches 88 cars and counting after 19 years in NorCal

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 19, 2019

Mike’s Auto Body in Northern California’s East Bay presented five recipients with completely refurbished vehicles, Dec. 11, at its Antioch location.

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.

‘It was awesome’ — Banner year as donation numbers nearly double for AASP-MO event

“It’s great that the automotive industry can contribute and participate so much,” says Ron Reiling, AASP-MO executive director. “We do much more than just fix cars.

‘It was awesome’ — Banner year as donation numbers nearly double for AASP-MO event

By Rob Merwin on December 18, 2019

Program collects 3,500 toys for St. Louis-metro area children to kick off the holidays.

Tulare shop serves up Christmas spirit for needy families living in weekly motels, trailer parks

From left: Ty Holscher, of Ty's Electric, and Andy and Jennie Daniels, of Frank's Automotive, spearhead the Christmas morning breakfast at the Daniels' shop for the needy.

Tulare shop serves up Christmas spirit for needy families living in weekly motels, trailer parks

By Rob Merwin on December 18, 2019

Now its seventh year, Frank's Automotive event has grown to also supply clothing and gifts to 500 people in addition to Christmas morning breakfast.

Southern Cal shops display at PPG’s SEMA booth

A 1959 Chevy Impala painted by Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan with Vibrance Collection colors at his shop, Hot Dog Kustoms, in Temecula, Calif.

Southern Cal shops display at PPG’s SEMA booth

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 17, 2019

PPG features custom cars from Temecula and Burbank shops.

ATI and ASCCA partner to provide Redondo Beach, Calif., shop training

By Staff/Wire Reports on December 16, 2019

ATI will present “Eight Essential Skills for Shop Owner Success,” Dec. 29, in Redondo Beach. The one-day event is specifically tailored to address the issues facing repair shop owners today.