ASA Podcast

Episode 47 – The Latest on PPP, Another Stimulus Package and Cash for Clunkers Bob Redding, ASA Washington Representative, spends a lot of his time on Capitol Hill keeping up with the rapid changes in the Paycheck Protection Program and the latest Stimulus Package proposal. He’s also monitoring another Cash for Clunkers program that could affect independent repair shops. Listen in as Bob discusses...

Episode 46 – Cyber Liability Insurance – What You Need to Know Brian Risen is President and CEO of AmeriTrust Insurance, an ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider. The COVID-19 crisis continues to challenge the automotive repair industry, even as we start opening back up. Every small business owner knows the importance of both liability and workman’s compensation insurance, but how familiar are you with t...

ASA PC 45 – Crisis Marketing with Bob Greenwood Bob Greenwood, AMAM, is president and CEO of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Centre Ltd. (AAEC). He is a well-known trainer and has over 40 years of Business Management experience within the Independent sector of the automotive aftermarket industry in North America, consulting Independent retail shops on all facets of their business operations. His...

Episode 44 – Good Advice As America Goes Back To Work Dr. Bob Risch is the Medical Director and Chairman of the Emergency Department at Baylor, Scott & White Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas. He is one of the front-line medical heroes helping to save lives as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked Dr. Risch to offer some advice and insight into how repair shop owners and employees should prote...

Episode 43 – Positively Positive As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the country is beginning to open up. When things will return to something like normal is anyone’s guess, but keeping a positive focus is critical to our long-term success. Listen in as shop owners Jeff Buckley, Frank Leutz and Vinnie Lucido share their strategies in marketing during the crisis, keeping employee morale up and how th...

Episode 41 – Taking the Hill Legislative Report  Bob Redding reports on recent legislative advocacy activities by ASA in Washington, D.C. and at the state level. This bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important issues such as vehicle technology, telematics, cyber security and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA members and the automotive...

ASA Podcast Show Notes Episode 40 – ASA Mechanical Division Report Tom Piippo, ASA Mechanical Division Director reports on recent activities by the ASA Mechanical Operations Committee. This bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays and other developments that have the potential to significantly im...

Episode 39 – ASA Collision Division Report Mike LeVasseur, ASA Collision Division Director reports on recent activities by the ASA Collision Operations Committee (COC). This bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA collisi...

ASA Podcast Show Notes Episode 42 – Car Care Tips as America Goes Back to Work The Automotive Service Association represents the best of the best automotive and collision repair shops in the nation. Listen in as Ray Fisher, ASA President and Executive Director talks to drivers about getting back on the road for their daily commute. If you’re vehicle has been sitting for a while during the COVID-19...

Episode 38 – Post-COVID Challenges Our world changed forever in 2020, in ways we still have yet to realize. But when we get to the other side of this crisis, some old challenges will still remain. This pre-COVID-19 interview was only done weeks ago, but the topics discussed reveal what our concerns were before the crisis, and it’s important that we don’t lose sight of them during it. Listen in as...

Episode 37 – FCA HVAC System Service Tips Alan McAvoy has been teaching technicians about Chrysler air conditioning systems for a very long time. In fact, he’s one of the best in the business! Listen in as Alan provides an overview of what’s new in the FCA lineup and what technicians need to know about diagnosing and servicing the latest in heat management technology, including: ·       What’s new...

Episode 36 – How the COVID-19 Crisis is Changing Online Training The COVID-19 Crisis is having an impact on virtually everything we do. That includes how we train. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Peevy, President of the Automotive Management Institute and Mike Smyth, Director of Training at Automotive Video Innovations Inc. about how the current situation has affected online training and what m...

Episode 35 – Coping with Crisis—A View from the Trenches Vinnie Lucido of COAUTO in Reno, NV, and his brother, Anthony, have been making a difference in their local community since they opened the shop. Now like thousands of other service professionals, they find themselves in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Listen in as Vinnie describes how they’ve modified their business practices to cope...

Episode 34 – EPA Refrigerant Update: What’s Next? The EPA and mobile air conditioning industry have long enjoyed an effective working relationship. That cooperation continues to this day. Listen as Chenise Farquharson, Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program Coordinator for the EPA  Stratospheric Protection Division’s Office of Atmospheric Programs shares insight and information to keep...

Episode 33 – Electrical Load Shedding Can Impact A/C Diagnosis  Pete Orlando is the Senior Curriculum Developer and Technical Instructor for Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and he knows a lot about Electrical Systems Power Management. Listen in as Pete shares valuable insights and service tips when diagnosing vehicle air conditioning systems. As vehicles begin to age, so does the battery, and m...

Episode 32 – World Class Technicians Set the Bar High. Hear all about what it takes to be one. Erik Ulintz is a World Class Technician and one of the best of the best at Toy Barn in Dublin, OH. He’s a member of the most elite technician fraternity in our industry. We talked with Erik about his journey to achieve this impressive status and what it means to him, his employer, his peers and his custo...

Episode 31 – Washington, D.C. Stimulus Packages Offer Help for Small Business  Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative, fights every day for our members. This Podcast tells you how important that work is to your business. Listen in as Bob offers insight and the very latest information on what our leaders in Washington are doing to address the growing Coronavirus Crisis threatening lives...

Episode 30 – ATE Training Event Moves to August The COVID-19 coronovirus has impacted virtually every corner of our lives. The measures we are being asked to take to help reverse the spread of the virus has already resulted in the rescheduling or canceling of meetings and events which are important to keep up with the training our technicians need to succeed. Listen in as ASA-Northwest Executive D...

Episode 29 – A/C Compressor Diagnosis Tips  Richard Hawkins, A/C Tech Team at 1-800 Radiator & A/C knows mobile air conditioning systems. That’s particularly true when it comes to diagnosing modern compressors. Listen in to hear Richard share how compressor design applies to diagnostics, along with important tips for A/C technicians to help in diagnosing air conditioning issues, including:  · ...

ASA Podcast Show Notes Episode 28 – The Mobile Air Conditioning Society Celebrates 40 Years of Service Elvis Hoffpauir and Ward Atkinson are familiar names at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS). Elvis is the President and Ward has been around almost as long as the association. Both have a lot to share when it comes to talking about how MACS started and how far they’ve come in the past 40 y...

Episode 27 – Collision Industry Foundation Helps Those in Need Mike Quinn is SVP Business Development at AirPro Diagnositcs and the Chairman of the Collision Industry Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the collision repair industry. The CIF is dedicated to raising, managing and donating funds to provide emergency relief to collision repair professionals who have been impacted by natural dis...

Episode 26 – ASA Collision Division Report ASA Collision Division Director Mike LeVasseur reports on recent activities by the ASA Collision Operations Committee. This new, bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA members a...

Episode 25 – ASA Mechanical Division Report ASA Mechanical Division Director Tom Piippo reports on recent activities by the ASA Mechanical Operations Committee. This new, bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important projects such as new vehicle technology now appearing in the service bays and other developments that have the potential to significantly impact ASA members an...

Episode 24 – Taking the Hill Podcast Newsletter ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding reports on recent advocacy activities by ASA in the nation’s capital and at the state level. This new, bi-monthly podcast for ASA members keeps you up-to-speed on important issues such as vehicle technology, telematics, cyber security and other developments that have the potential to significantly impac...

Episode 23 – ASA Annual Business Meeting: CARS, TTF & Much More! Ray Fisher, ASA president & executive director, is excited about the plans for the 2020 Annual Business Meeting & Conference. Given the content, he has every right to be! This is one industry event you don’t want to miss. It is open to everyone.  Listen in as Ray offers a preview of ASA’s Annual Business Meeting and sever...