Automotive Service Association (ASA)
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Since 1951, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been the leading organization for owners and managers of automotive service businesses that strive to deliver excellence in service and repairs to consumers.
Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA)
Founded in 1940, the Automotive Service Councils of California is the largest independent automotive repair organization in California. Its members represent all areas of the automotive repair industry, including mechanical, auto body, suppliers, and educators.
Auto Care Alliance
A network of regional and state associations aimed at promoting high standards and professionalism.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Established by the automotive industry in 1972 as a non-profit organization, ASE is an independent third party that upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country.
I-CAR Gold
Collision repair facilities earn Gold Class recognition through I‑CAR’s Professional Development Program. It includes specialized body shop training and certifications that equips your team with the knowledge and skills needed to work on today’s vehicles.
California Bureau of Auto Repair (CABAR)
The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Our mission is to protect Californians through effective oversight of the automotive repair industry and administration of vehicle emissions reduction and safety programs.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a U.S. federal agency under the Department of Transportation that aims to save lives, prevent crashes, and reduce vehicle-related injuries. Established fully in 1970, it sets safety standards, manages vehicle recalls, and rates car safety.
ClassAction.org
ClassAction.org is a group of online professionals who are committed to exposing corporate wrongdoing and giving consumers the tools they need to fight back. We’ve been reporting on the legal space for nearly a decade and have built relationships with class action and mass tort attorneys across the country.
Mozilla Foundation
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The Mozilla Foundation is an American non-profit organization that leads the global Mozilla Project and advocates for an open, accessible, and inclusive internet. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, it champions digital rights, user privacy, and trustworthy technology through strategic grants, education, and grassroots advocacy.
Auto Care Association
The Auto Care Association is a major trade group representing the global automotive aftermarket industry, providing advocacy, technology standards, and market data. It supports a vast network of independent parts manufacturers, distributors, parts stores, and repair shops.
American Made Index
The Cars.com American-Made Index evaluates new vehicles on five key economic factors: final assembly location, U.S. and Canadian parts sourcing, engine and transmission origins, and U.S. manufacturing employee footprint.
Car Care Council
The Car Care Council is a non-profit organization that educates drivers on the value of regular vehicle maintenance and repair. It runs the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign and provides free digital guides, maintenance checklists, and service schedules.
Right to Repair
Fighting to protect consumer choice and independent repair shops.