Auto Care Alliance Expresses Opposition To Recent Move By ASA And SCRS Due To Lack Of Enforcement And Industry Collaboration

In July 2023, the Auto Care Alliance and numerous other aftermarket auto associations took issue with ASA and SCRS entering a voluntary agreement with auto makers. With ASA and SCRS representing less than 1% of the automotive service industry, ACA and other organizations criticized the two associations for the lone action, without any consideration for the original organizations who first entered into this exact agreement in 2014. ASA has been vehemently opposed to the Right to Repair legislation for 20+ years and has now flipped their position without addressing any of the past and current issues with the agreement including lack of enforcement, security issues, access to diagnostic tools, and has the potential to soften progress on the legislation many want passed. View the full press release at autocarealliance.org/right-to-repair-pr-2023/.

1. Springfield Chapter president Jeff Banks and wife Amy welcome Baby Reagan.
    
2. The Des Moines Chapter hosted their annual Automotive Service Industry Family Picnic on August 3, which brought in over 75 members, their families, and vendors for fun and fellowship.
    
3. Three MWACA Members win 2023 Kansas City Favorites category for Auto Shops. I-70 Auto Service took Gold, Otto Service took Silver, and S&S Service Center took Bronze. What a great thing to happen to our members in 2023!