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Hire right, fire right
It may be one of the more unpleasant aspects of managing a collision repair facility, but having to fire an employee is at times a necessary business strategy. If you find yourself in the position of having to terminate an employee, make sure you do it the right way to make it as smooth as possible for you, the person being terminated, your other employees, and most importantly – your business.
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University of the Aftermarket unveils on-demand feature
Motor Age
Education at the University of the Aftermarket is moving closer to its students and members of the aftermarket now might want to consider going back to school.
AASP-MN breaks light bulb safety record
Motor Age
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) recently held its 14th annual Lights On For Safety event, in which volunteers, with help from automotive technical students, conducted a free inspection and replacement of exterior vehicle light bulbs for the motoring public.
Hunter Engineering Training earns ASE certification, CASE accreditation
Motor Age
Hunter's training program achieved ASE-certified status from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. the company earned the accreditation through the CASE (Continuing Automotive Service Education) program after an extensive evaluation by the NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation).
NASCAR, UTI Foundation establish Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund
Aftermarket Business
Recognizing there are many women interested in pursuing careers in the automotive industry, NASCAR and the UTI Foundation established the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund for women seeking an automotive technical education.
CAREER TIPS
ASE: The blue seal bargaining chip
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal patch is worn with pride by techs and counterpeople throughout the industry. When job-hunting, however, how can techs use ASE certification to their advantage? Can it mean overqualification in some instances? Not a chance, say those we spoke with.

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