ASSOCIATIONS
Membership in the associations listed here usually means that the shop cares
about the quality of business it does. Such associations require the shop to
subscribe to a code of ethics, meet a certain criteria for membership, or keep
itself up to speed with technology and training. Shops of this caliber usually
have access to online technical repair information, are abreast of the latest
technical trends, and can track down a problem in laser-like fashion.
Here are the web addresses to each association:
Automotive Service Association, http://www.asashop.org
International Automotive Technicians’ Network, http://www.iatn.net
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, http://www.i-
car.com/index_us.shtml
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, http://ase.com
Motorist Assurance Program, http://www.motorist.org
AAA Approved Auto Repair,
http://www.aaa.com/AAA_Travel/AutoRepair/automobile_repair.htm