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AASP-MO Gateway Collision Chapter Meeting Focuses on I-CAR Updates
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On March 13, AASP-MO’s Gateway Collision chapter held a meeting at the Post Sports Bar & Grill in Creve Coeur, MO.
The AASP-MN proposal to make an insurance company refusing payment for a repair procedure that is called for by an original vehicle manufacturer an unfair claims practice was recently pulled from the House Commerce Committee agenda, effectively ending prospects for passage this legislative session.
AASP-MO Welcomes AutoZone as Newest Associate Member
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Feb. 20, AASP-MO hosted a meeting at AutoZone Mega Hub in Kirkwood, MO, to welcome AutoZone as its newest associate member and discuss AutoZone's partnership with the association.
AASPI Annual Meeting Features Collision Advice’s Mike Anderson, asTech’s Eric Newell
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Feb. 23, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) held its 2019 Annual Meeting at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst, IL.
ASA-OH Members Learn to Optimize Performance Through Repair Planning
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Feb. 6, ASA-OH hosted an educational workshop titled “Optimize Performance Through Repair Planning (Blueprinting)” for its members. It was taught by Robb Powers, senior manager of business solutions for PPG.
AASP-MN’s Automotive Scholarships Are Up for Grabs
Written by Rochelle BeckelThanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership, the Alliance will be awarding scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive (auto service or collision repair) programs.
AASP-MO Meeting Focuses on In-House Alignments, ADAS Safety Calibrations
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Jan.16, the Gateway Collision Chapter of AASP-MO hosted its first meeting of 2019 at Hunter Engineering in St. Louis, MO, where Chip Hiemenz of Hunter Engineering delivered a presentation on in-house alignments and ADAS safety calibrations.
AASP-MN’s 17th Annual Race for Automotive Education Raises Over $10,000
Written by Rochelle Beckel
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 17th Annual Race for Automotive Education from Jan. 8--10 at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville, MN.
AASP-MO Collects Thousands of Toys at 15th Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Dec. 12, AASP-MO held its 15th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive and Social at Syberg’s Dorsett.
KABA Convenes in Wichita, KS, for Estimating Roundtable
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Nov. 27, the Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA) gathered in Wichita for an estimating roundtable.
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AASP-MO Gateway Collision Chapter Holds Meeting on 1234F Freon Implantation
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Nov. 14, AASP-MO’s Gateway Collision Chapter held a meeting at Automotive Technology, Inc. (ATI). The meeting kicked off its annual Toys for Tots toy drive and provided valuable information on the new R1234YF freon implementation.
MWACA Opens Scholarship and Award Applications for VISION 2019
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) recently announced that applications are open for the scholarships and awards that will be presented at the VISION 2019 Hi-Tech Training and Expo scheduled to take place Feb. 28 through March 3, 2019 in Kansas City, KS.
ATRI Partners With MATR for 2018 Convention and Trade Show
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Oct. 19 and 20, the Auto and Truck Recyclers of Illinois (ATRI) partnered with the Missouri Auto and Truck Recyclers Association (MATR) for its annual Convention and Trade Show, hosted by St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part.
On Oct.16, the Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA) hosted an estimating roundtable in Hays, KS.