March 17, 2017

Thank You to Our Sponsor of This Edition of CAWA Connections    Lead-Acid Battery Fees - What You Need to Know Helping your business succeed is important to the CAWA. Understanding the fee issues specific to the Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Act of 2016 can be time-consuming and we want to help you get the information you need in a timely and understandable way. This guide will help you better understand the fee obligations for dealers, manufacturers, importers, and purchasers of lead-acid batteries in California. For the purposes of this guide, a dealer of lead-acid batteries is referred to as a retailer. See this link for further information:http://www.boe.ca.gov/industry/lead-acid_battery_fees.html CAWA Meets with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to Discuss Telematics and Magnusson - Moss Warranty Act CAWA's President & CEO and the legislative team met with the BAR Director and his key executive staff to discuss two issues of importance to the Association. The first issue was telematics and its impact on the industry, as well as, the motoring public. Of key, was the discussion of the vehicle owner owning the data in the vehicle. The second issue was the warranty rights (Magnusson - Moss Warranty Act) of the public as it relates to what replacement parts are used and where their vehicles are serviced.  As a result of the meeting, CAWA's national partner in Aaron Lowe of the Auto Care Association will make a presentation to the BAR Advisory Group in April regarding telematics and CAWA will pursue a partnership with the BAR to educate the public about their warranty rights. For more information, contact CAWA's Director of Government Affairs, Jennifer Zins at Jennifer@perrycom.com or 916.871.0603. Tell your Congressional Representative - NO to the Border Adjustment Tax See this video for more information or contact CAWA's Director of Government Affairs, Jennifer Zins at Jennifer@perrycom.com or 916.871.0603. Click here to view.   Arizona Legislative Proposals are on CAWA's Radar Although there are no industry specific bills proposed in the 2017 Arizona legislative session, CAWA is vigilant through its legislative advocate, Stuart Goodman based in Phoenix. See the enclosed report of legislative proposals in the process (here). Another member benefit.   Tom Skov of Genuine Parts Company is Appointed to CAWA's Board of Directors CAWA Chair of the Board, Michael Antonelli of Vantage Marketing Global, has appointed Tom Skov of the Genuine Parts Company - NAPA to the Association's Board of Directors. When Chair Antonelli announced the appointment he commented that "the Genuine Parts Company - NAPA has been a member and major supporter of CAWA for some time. Thus, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Skov as their representative to our Association's leadership". Mr. Skov will attend the leadership meeting in June. See the complete press release here. Don Keely and Erick Esparza Appointed to CAWA's Manufacturers Advisory Council CAWA Chair of the Board, Michael Antonelli of Vantage Marketing Global, has appointed Don Keeling of Sunsong North America and Erick Esparza of Idemitsu Lubricants to the Association's Manufacturers' Advisory Council (MAC). When Chair Antonelli announced the appointments he commented: "Mr. Keeling and Mr. Esparza are welcomed additions to the Association's leadership and we are pleased they have stepped forward and volunteered their service. Also, we are further pleased they will join our leadership team and get more involved with CAWA". They will attend their first leadership meeting in June. See the full press release here.   CAWA June Leadership Meeting will have Presentations by Experts and Leaders in the Auto Care industry Beyond the conduct of Association business, the CAWA June 22-23 leadership meeting in San Diego will include presentations by the following individuals:  Bill Long, President & COO, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association  Jim Dykstra, Director, Innova Telematics Solutions at Innova Electronics Corporation, and Mike Kealey, Dorman Products.   Watch for registration materials to be distributed in May. All CAWA members, prospects and friends are invited to participate in leadership meetings. For more information see programs@cawa.org or call 800.332.2292. Another member benefit. It's Tax Time and CAWA has a Resource Who Knows the Auto Care Industry that You Should Consider An accounting and consulting firm, Wyman & Little, Inc, endorsed by CAWA and that many members currently use. Receive a $300 deduction in your dues should you become their client. Simply mention this article and start receiving accounting and consulting services from industry knowledgeable people. See here for details. CAWA Participates in the Sacramento NAPA Distribution Center Customer Event CAWA participated in the NAPA Distribution Center customer appreciation event held at Bill McAnally Racing facility this month. Many members were seen and issues of discussion fell around the new battery bill requirements set for an April 1, 2017 compliance date.  CAWA representatives will also be attending the Levin's Auto Supply and the National Performance Warehouse customer events next month. Should you be interested in having CAWA at your company's event, contact admin@cawa.org or call 800.332.2292.   41 Million More Foreign Nameplates As domestic nameplates fell in number and share of vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2005 and 2015, foreign nameplate cars and light trucks were recording a much different performance. Foreign nameplates increased 18 million between 2005 and 2010, expanding their VIO share by one-fifth. The situation was even more dynamic from 2010 to 2015. The number of foreign nameplates on the road soared 23 million, generating all of the increase in the nation's light vehicle population during those five years. This trend continued through 2016. The dramatic surge in foreign nameplate VIO is having a significant impact on aftermarket product volume and mix. Click here for details. Source: iReports High School & College Collision/ Mechanical Career Fair in Phoenix - CAWA is a Co-Sponsor The career fair will be held Saturday, April 15th at the LKQ/Keystone facility in Phoenix. It is conducted by the I-CAR Phoenix Committee, ASA of Arizona, and the Collision Repair Foundation. They expect 200-300 greater Phoenix area high school & college collision and mechanical students to be attending. CAWA supports these type of career fairs and will be promoting its industry specific job board and scholarship program to those in attendance. For more information, contact programs@cawa.org. Another member benefit. CAWA Scholarships 2017 Apply by a Week from this Friday - March 31st Interested in receiving a scholarship from the Association for your employees, children, family members and others who would be welcomed into the auto care industry? Applying is easy! The online application process allows students interested in aftermarket careers to submit one application each year online at www.automotivescholarships.com and receive consideration for several scholarships. For more information, see www.cawa.org or contact CAWA Member Services at programs@cawa.org or 800.332.2292. Another member benefit.   "CAWA - Representing the Automotive Parts Industry" Copyright 2017, All Rights Reserved

February 14, 2017

Thank You to Our Sponsor of This Edition of CAWA Connections

Another View of Vehicle Telematics

See video for additional information on telematics and its relationship to the independent auto care industry. An Overview of California's New Battery Requirements - What You Should Know and Prepare for Your Business CA Assembly Bill (AB) 2153  Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Act of 2016 (see enclosed information here).  Health and Safety Code (HSC) 25215.  Battery dealers/retailers and manufacturers are affected by the Act.  The Act imposes two separate $1 fees on the sale and purchase of lead-acid batteries (those commonly found in vehicles).  California Battery Fee  Manufacturer Battery Fee  Fees Begin April 1, 2017.  The Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for the administration of these new fees in cooperation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).  If you are a retailer or manufacturer of batteries that will be sold in California, see the enclosure (here) for more relevant and specific information on what you should know regarding this new requirement.  Also, contact our California based Legislative Advocate, Gary Conover, with questions at 916.233.9655 or gary@garyconover.com.   Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the New Battery Bill in California See the enclosure (here) and contact our California based legislative advocate, Gary Conover with additional questions. He can be reached at 916.233.9655 or gary@garyconover.com.   These Manufacturers Are the Biggest Contributors in Support of CAWA's Government Affairs Program These companies are the biggest financial supporters of the more than 70 automotive manufacturing companies that support CAWA's government affairs program. We want to recognize their support and thank them. For a complete list of companies see (here). Wal-Mart Enters Car-Selling Business Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's largest retailer, is jumping into car sales through partnerships with dealership groups, including AutoNation Inc., the nation's largest new-vehicle retailer.  See the enclosed article (here) for details. Source: Hannah Lutz, Automotive News   AAPEX Announces 2017 Dates AAPEX 2017 will take place Tuesday, October 31 through Thursday, November 2, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Online registration will be available in May 2017. Buyers who would like to be notified when registration opens can sign up on the AAPEX website. For hotel reservations, buyers and exhibitors are encouraged to use OnPeak, the event's official hotel partner, for the lowest rates at conveniently located hotels in Las Vegas. For further details see (here). A Simple Explanation of the Proposed Border Adjustability Tax (BAT) See this short video (here) which explains the tax concept. See our Director of Government Affairs, Jennifer Zins for more information (jennifer@perrycom.com or 916.871.0603) and to write your member of Congress in opposition to the BAT. What Sales Teams Can Learn from the New England Patriots Even if you hate the New England Patriots, you have to admit they have a formula that works. And the truth is, their secret sauce isn't so secret, in fact, it's rather simple and obvious.  While simple and obvious doesn't mean easy, here's how your team can use their formula to dominate their own field of play, provided you've got the stomach for it. See more (here). Source: John Chapin Now Offering FULL SERVICE American Express Processing!! Sign up with our partner Superior Financial Services and get 4-in-1 processing - Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. One batch, one deposit, one statement to rule them all. See the enclosure (here) for details and to review the latest hand held device for payment processing from SFS (here). Another member benefit. "CAWA - Representing the Automotive Parts Industry" Copyright 2017, All Rights Reserved