Automotive Service & Repair Association

"Serving Alberta's Automotive Service Professionals"









MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND SERVICES


What We Do ...

ASRA CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

  1. PARTS & PIECES - published five times a year, this industry newsletter keeps members up-to-date with executive reports, legislative updates, lobby issues and a variety of items of interest to the membership.
  2. RESOURCE DIRECTORY - this handy annual reference is made available to telephone inquiries, insurance companies, municipalities, counties, suppliers and other users of member services. This valuable advertising tool helps get your services known while conserving your advertising dollars. A list of supplier members is also included for easy reference.
  3. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - these important zone meetings provide a forum where members meet to exchange information, develop a consensus on policies and issues, undertake projects and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
  4. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - ASRA undertakes to keep abreast of federal, provincial and municipal legislative activities which may directly or indirectly affect the collision repair/mechanical industry, employers and employees.
  5. CO-OP PURCHASE BENEFITS - ASRA has negotiated a suite of discount and rebate programs that can contribute significantly to your bottom line.
  6. TORONTO-DOMINION VISA - offers rates of 1.85% for electronic transactions and 1.95% for paper transactions
  7. BANK OF MONTREAL MASTERCARD - offers rates of 1.75% for electronic transactions and 1.95% for paper transactions
  8. WASTELESS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE - offers waste removal consulting
  9. INSURANCE PROGRAMS - members have access to a complete program of group and general insurance coverage designed exclusively for the automotive service business
  10. ENERSHARE PROGRAM - save an average of $400 - $800 on gas and electricity costs
  11. LONG DISTANCE SAVINGS - by combining total membership useage, members can receive up to 42% discount on long distance charges
  12. INTERNET ACCESS - ASRA members receive unlimited internet access for $19.95 when purchased with long distance package
  13. COMPUTER SYSTEMS - discounts on management software designed for the Mechanical or Collision Repair business
  14. EDUCATION - educational opportunities are offered for continual updating skills and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  15. PROUD TO BE A MEMBER - ASRA members can proudly display their commitment to quality service by incorporating the ASRA logo on their letterhead, envelopes, business cards, brochures and invoices.
  16. ASSOCIATION OFFICE - the maintenance of an established association business office provides the members with the infrastructure necessary to insure a proactive association. Members are invited to visit the office and to meet the staff. Your concerns, ideas and suggestions are welcome.
  17. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - provides the membership with the opportunity to meet the executive and vote on by-laws and in elections. Hear yearly reports and voice an opinion on current activities.
  18. ANNUAL CONVENTION - this three-day event brings together members and suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere to discuss industry issues, maintain contact with competitors, and enjoy some R&R.
  19. FALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - a one-day event, held in Calgary or Edmonton allows you to set a common forum where members can access cutting edge business information.
  20. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS - these include regional barbecues, golf, curling and Christmas parties.
  21. INDUSTRY LIAISON - by developing a reciprocal relationship with other associations, ASRA negotiates a more equitable position for the benefit of the members. ASRA maintains an on-going relationship with the following government and industry representatives to insure that the interests of the mechanical and collision repair industry is known, understood and included in any decision-making process.
  22. Department of Municipal Affairs
  23. Department of Labour
  24. Department of Consumer Affairs
  25. Workers' Compensation Board
  26. Motor Dealers' Association of Alberta
  27. Environmental Services Association of Alberta
  28. Collision Industry Action Group
  29. Hamilton District Autobody Repair Association
  30. Insurance Brokers' Association of Alberta
  31. Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association
  32. Tire Recycling Managment Association of Alberta
  33. Alberta Lung Association Smog Free Program
  34. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
  35. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
  36. Automotive Industry Council
  37. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
  38. Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council
  39. Automotive Industry Working Committee
  40. Petroleum Tank Management Association
  41. Joint Collision Repair Committee



THE FUTURE

  • To identify emerging issues that will directly impact ASRA members
  • To build on pro-active activities already under way with industry related associations
  • To negotiate improved working relationships with agents, brokers and appraisers
  • To increase value of co-op programs
  • To provide improved communication with members through broadcast fax
  • To provide more useable information and references in Parts & Pieces
  • To establish a Fall Business Development Program
  • To develop a long range strategic plan to take the industry through to the 21st century
  • To build ASRA membership
  • To increase the impact of the CCAR Program
  • To assist zone activities
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