Automotive Repair Coalition
The
Automotive Repair Coalition is: AllData ·
ARI ·
Automotive Service Councils of California ·
Automotive Trade Organizations of California ·
Big O Dealers - North ·
Big O Dealers of Southern California ·
Bridgestone/Firestone ·
California Automotive Teachers ·
California Service Station and Automotive Repair Association ·
California State Automotive Association ·
Discount Tire Centers ·
Express Tire ·
Goodyear Tire & Rubber ·
Hickok, Inc. ·
Les Schwab Warehouse Center ·
Midas International ·
Pep Boys ·
Sears Tire Group ·
Sequoia Institute ·
Tosco Marketing Company ·
Universal Technical Institute
Automotive Trade
Organizations of California (AuTO-CA)
Automotive Trade Organizations of
California (AuTO-CA) is a non-profit trade association representing the owners
of more than 2,000 automotive aftermarket businesses statewide. AuTO-CA was
formed in 1967 as a voice for small businesses in the
gasoline retailing and auto service industries. Over the years we have
successfully sponsored more than two dozen pieces of legislation and provided
input into hundreds of regulatory decisions in our efforts to represent our
members.
The Association for Automotive Professionals
California Service Station & Automotive
Repair Association (CSSARA)
California Service Station & Automotive Repair Association (CSSARA) is
a non-profit trade association incorporated under California state laws.
CSSARA took its current form in 1973. It was formed as an association of
associations to bring about better business conditions for petroleum retailers
and to develop a package of significant member benefits.
It is recognized nationally as one of the most aggressive associations of
its type in the country. Associations across the country are attempting to
equal CSSARA's record of accomplishments, particularly in the area of
legislation.
CSSARA maintains full-time lobbyists in Sacramento and has been
instrumental in passing numerous bills into law that have advanced the
interests of the service station dealers and automotive repair shop owners. A
list of legislation sponsored by the association is enclosed.
Dealers and repair shop owners in the automotive service industry have
found it a worthwhile vehicle to help resolve their many on-going problems.
In the past few years, the automotive repair shop owners have increased,
while the number of service stations continues to decline. At present, our
membership is almost 60/40 Service Station/Automotive Repair.
Import Auto Parts and Accessories
IAPA, Published since January 1980, is the only trade magazine
reaching all segments of the import specialist aftermarket. Our
distribution includes: import repair and service specialist, warehouse
distributors, jobbers, retailers and installers.
Automotive Service Councils
of California
Founded in 1940 as IGO (Independent Garage Owners), the Automotive Service
Councils of California is a confederation of regional automotive trade
associations (called chapters), consisting of independent repair shops, as well
as associated aftermarket businesses such as parts stores, insurance brokers,
and automotive publications. The association has a Code of Ethics that members
are expected to adhere to. When you see the ASC logo, you know that you can
count on quality auto repair.
Links to ASC Chapters
ASC Chapter 50 Orange
Coast
International Automotive Technicians
Network
Welcome to the largest network of automotive technicians in the world. The
International Automotive Technicians' Network is a group of 28,458
professional automotive technicians from 108 countries. The automotive
professionals of this group exchange technical knowledge and information with
other members from around the globe, sharing 518,341 years of
experience
Automotive Management Institute
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) provides and promotes practical
business management education tailored to the automotive service industry.
AMI was established to answer the demand for continuing education tailored
specifically for the business needs of the automotive service industry. The
Institute offers the Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation, the
first business management accreditation exclusively for the automotive service
professional. To date, AMI programs have attracted more than 22,000 students
throughout North America. AMI is a non-profit organization to which tax
deductible contributions can be made.
AMI recently changed its name from the Automotive Service Association
Management Institute (ASAMI). This change reflects the growth and collective
accomplishments of the Institute over the last seven years.
National
Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE
ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence. ASE was founded in 1972 as an independent, non-profit organization
with a single mission: To improve the quality of automotive service and repair
through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.
ASE also communicates its message
to consumers, the media and various other publics to promote informed decision
making when seeking automotive repairs. If you're a motorist, some of the
information available here will prove useful when you're faced with such a
choice.
Automotive Service Association
The Automotive Service Association advances the professionalism and
excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation
and member services
Department of Commerce
FED WORLD
In 1992, FedWorld was established by The
National Technical Information Service( NTIS), an agency of the US
Department of Commerce, to serve as the online locator service for a
comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government.
This new service assisted agencies and the public in electronically locating Federal
Government information, both information housed within the
NTIS repository and information we made accessible through an electronic
gateway of more than 100 Government
bulletin boards. What started out as a small dial-up access system has grown
tremendously over the last four years in size, technology, and content.
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
WHO ARE WE?? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
under the U.S. Department of
Transportation, was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970, as the
successor to the National Highway Safety Bureau, to carry out safety programs
under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the
Highway Safety Act of 1966. The Vehicle Safety Act has subsequently been
recodified under Title 49 of the U. S. Code in Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle
Safety. NHTSA also carries out consumer programs established by the Motor
Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act of 1972, which has been recodified in
various Chapters under Title 49.
NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic
losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is accomplished by setting
and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor
vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable
them to conduct effective local highway safety programs.
NHTSA investigates safety defects in motor vehicles, sets and
enforces fuel economy standards, helps states and local communities reduce the
threat of drunk drivers, promotes the use of safety belts, child safety seats
and air bags, investigates odometer fraud, establishes and enforces vehicle
anti-theft regulations and provides consumer information on motor vehicle
safety topics.
NHTSA also conducts research on driver behavior and traffic
safety , to develop the most efficient and effective means of bringing
about safety improvements.
WE have a toll-free Auto Safety Hotline to provide recall information,
receive motor vehicle SAFETY complaints and furnish consumers with a wide
range of information on auto safety. The Hotline operates from 8 am to 10 pm
Eastern Time, Monday thru Friday. Calls can be received during non-business
hours by means of a sophisticated automatic telephone answering service. A
Spanish speaking operator is available from 8 am to 4 pm.
The nationwide toll-free number is 888-DASH-2-DOT
(888-327-4236). In the Washington, DC metropolitan
area the number is 202-366-0123. For the hearing impaired the TTY number is
800-424-9153 or 202-366-7800.
Alliance of Automotive Service
Providers
"The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers is a
coalition of associations, which serve the automotive service industry. In a
spirit of mutual cooperation and support, Alliance participants are committed to
sharing information, knowledge and other resources for the benefit of the
members we serve."
Service Technicians Society
The Service Technicians Society (STS) is a professional society
dedicated to advancing the knowledge, skills and image of service technicians.
STS is an affiliate of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), a worldwide
membership society with a 90+ year history of meeting members' needs for
technical information
Car Care Council
Car Care Council's Mission is
to educate motorists about the importance of maintenance, repair and
enhancements for safer, cleaner, better performing vehicles.
California
Air Resource Board
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) mission is to promote
and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the
effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and
considering the effects on the economy of the state
U.S. Environmental
Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality
Protecting public health and the environment by controlling air pollution
from motor vehicles, fuels,
and non-road equipment, and by
encouraging travel choices that
minimize emissions
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implements the
Federal laws designed to promote public health by protecting our Nation's air,
water, and soil from harmful pollution. EPA endeavors to accomplish its mission
systematically by proper integration of a variety of research, monitoring,
standard-setting, and enforcement activities. As a complement to its other
activities, EPA coordinates and supports research and anti-pollution activities
of state and local governments, private and public groups, individuals, and
educational institutions. EPA also monitors the operations of other federal
agencies with respect to their impact on the environment.
California Department
of Motor Vehicles
Bureau of Automotive
Repair
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) was established within the California
Department of Consumer Affairs in 1972. Its formation was a result of the
Automotive Repair Act of 1971, which mandated a statewide consumer protection
program for automotive repair. With headquarters in Sacramento and eleven field
offices throughout the state, BAR is headed by a Chief who is appointed by the
Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Please call or send the information
request for additional information.
At Profitboost, we understand that bottom line results are what
matter most to our clients. Our specialty is providing
innovative solutions to today's real-world business
challenges... practical solutions that achieve measurable
results! Our automotive management software delivers fresh
strategies for your business.
