The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is an international organization made up of approximately 12,000 member-business that work to deliver excellence in mechanical, collision and transmission service to consumers.  This site will help visitors find a shop that provides the service they need - whether in their area or anywhere in the world.

ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.  ASE was founded in 1972 as an independent, non-profit organization with a single mission: To improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians.

It doesn't matter who you are or what kind of vehicle you drive, sooner or later you'll have to take the vehicle in for service or repairs, and you want the job done right. But how do you find a good repair shop? Turn to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and its unique program designed to recognize automotive repair establishments—the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program.

The I-CAR Vision is that every person in the collision industry has the necessary technical knowledge and skills relevant to their position to achieve a complete and safe repair.

Click on the pdf file below to view a brochure that was put together by I-CAR for you, the consumer.  Click on the Adobe icon to get Adobe Reader if you do not have it already to view the file.

Through progressive, issue-oriented educational sessions, outstanding networking opportunities, and the largest Exposition in the collision repair industry, NACE brings together the resources and information you need to find solutions.  NACE gives you four action-packed intense days of the very best collision repair has to offer.

Congress established the award program in 1987 to recognize U.S. organizations for their achievements in quality and business performance and to raise awareness about the importance of quality and performance excellence as a competitive edge.  The award is not given for specific products or services.  Three awards may be given annually in each of these categories: manufacturing, service, small business, and, starting in 1999, education and health care.

Quality New Mexico is a non-profit organization that engages in activities which seek to educate New Mexicans about quality; encourage and reward quality in business, education, government, and healthcare; and promote an economic climate to foster and enhance the prosperity of the citizens of New Mexico.