Automotive Repair News Today

Ryan Ragan | Changes at ASTA?

Automotive Repair News Today

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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE!

Ryan Ragan is the Executive Director of the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance. Today, he tells us about the move of the ASTA Expo to the Raleigh Convention Center. Will the growth in square feel curt the small-town feel of the event and the culture that people love? Listen and hear what he says. Register for the ASTA Expo September 25-27 HERE 00:00 Upcoming Expo & Website Revamp 05:18 Supportive Community of Shop Owners 06:38 Streamlined Registration and Expo Access 11:30 Support Proper Vehicle Inspections 13:39 Convention Hall Planning Insights 17:36 Walkable Downtown Entertainment Hub

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