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Croel: Who's in Charge Here?

Fender Bender

Even though they’re not government agencies, industry watchdogs and trade associations are some of the strongest allies a body shop can have. These organizations advocate, educate and protect repair professionals. ASA – Automotive Service Association. SCRS – Society of Collision Repair Specialists.

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ASA Installs New Board, Names Dan Stander as Chairman

AutoInc.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) installed its new 2025-26 Board of Directors during its annual meeting held July 29-30. ASA is the largest and oldest national organization committed to protecting the automotive repair industry including both collision and mechanical shops interests.

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Building Tomorrow’s Technicians: How a Revived High School Shop is Sparking Careers in Automotive Service, Collision Repair

AutoInc.

An old mechanical shop, long abandoned and repurposed for storage, was restored to its former glory last year in Albuquerque, N.M. ” While the restoration was physical, it also represented a rebirth of trade education in the community. Most of us love a good fixer-upper.