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Inspection of diesel-powered vehicles workshop

Recently passed legislation (assembly bill 1488) requires the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to implement the inspection of diesel-powered vehicles by Jan. 1, 2010.  Target vehicles will be 1998 and newer, with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs. or lower.   The smog check test will consist of a visual inspection of components, an OBD test, and a visual smoke inspection.  The purpose of these workshops is to provide the opportunity for interested parties to provide input in advance of the formal regulation hearing process.  Members of ASCCA Government Affairs Committee will be present.  For more information contact Tracy Jenkins at 916-255-3451, or e-mail at tracy_jenkins@dca.ca.gov.

Additional Information is also available on the Bureau's Web site at www.smogcheck.ca.gov.

California Department of Consumer Affairs Hearing Room-Sacramento, Calif.

• Oct. 7-Workshop to discuss proposed legislation

ACDelco Training

ACDelco offers its TSS members free 24/7, on-demand, online, Web-based courses that will complement the instructor-led, hands-on course offerings that remain the core of ACDelco training.  For more information, visit www.acdelcotechconnect.com.

Las Positas Community College-Livermore, Calif.

• Oct. 2-Air Induction and Fuel System Diagnostics

• Oct. 29-Automotive Electrical Circuit Diagnosis and Repair

• Nov. 19-Battery, Charging, & Starting

• Nov. 20-Body Control Systems Diagnostics

• Nov. 18-Braking Systems

American River College-Sacramento

• Oct. 14-Computer Controls and Ignition System Diagnostics

• Oct. 15-Air Induction and Fuel System Diagnostics

• Oct. 16-Vibration Correction Diagnostics

Fresno City College-Fresno, Calif.

• Nov. 11-Battery, Charging, & Starting

• Nov. 12-Braking Systems

• Nov. 13-Body Control Systems Diagnostics

Reno Truckee Meadows Community College-Reno, Nev.

• Oct. 28-Computer Controls and Ignition System Diagnostics

• Oct. 29-Advanced Refrigerant System Diagnostics

• Oct. 30-Fault Monitoring and Emission System Diagnostics

WORLDPAC Training Institute

WTI provides advanced level diagnostic training for independent repair technicians, and training in the management of the repair shop business.  To register, call 800-888-9982 x5559 or visit www.worldpac.com/wti.html.

Holiday Inn San Francisco Airport-San Francisco

• Oct. 11-Volvo Engine management II

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Elk Grove, Calif.

• Oct. 25-Volkswagen Engine II

• Nov. 15-It's About Time

Hilton Pleasanton-Pleasanton, Calif.

• Nov. 22-23-The Complete Porsche 993

ESI Seminars

Educational Seminars Institute offers repair shop training targeting professional sales, service, and business management.  For more information, call 888-338-7296 or visit www.esiseminars.com.

Location TBD-Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nev.

• Oct. 12-Creative Selling: Uncovering Hidden Opportunities

Develop creative selling skills and work more successfully with both prospects and customers to capture their business.

Holiday Inn Santa Clara-Great America-Santa Clara, Calif.

• Nov. 17-Management Goals 2009: Looking Ahead, Preparing a Plan to Succeed. Scrutinize current business performance to create a plan that addresses the update and changes needed for a successful 2009.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dublin-Pleasanton-Dublin, Calif.

• Nov. 18-Management Goals 2009: Looking Ahead, Preparing a Plan to Succeed.

Fountain Valley Inn-Santa Rosa, Calif.

• Nov. 19-Management Goals 2009: Looking Ahead, Preparing a Plan to Succeed.

Fairfield Staybridge Suites, Fairfield, Calif.

• Nov. 20-Management Goals 2009: Looking Ahead, Preparing a Plan to Succeed.

CARQUEST Technical Institute Training

The CARQUEST Technical Institute offers three primary leader-led training programs in North America.  To register, contact your local CARQUEST Store.

Location TBD-Hayward, Calif.

• Oct. 1-2-Reprogramming Strategies

• Nov. 12-13-Advanced Diagnostic Challenge

California State University-Fresno, Calif.        

• Oct. 8-9-Pressure Signature Analysis

• Nov. 17-New Vehicle Technologies

Mather Air Force Base-Folsom, Calif.

• Nov. 3-New Vehicle Technologies

Location TBD-Concord, Calif.

• Nov. 4-5-Pressure Signature Analysis

Hunter Engineering Co. Training

Hunter Engineering offers various alignment courses covering passenger car, light-truck, SUV, and heavy-duty truck and trailer alignment service.  For more information or to register, call 800-448-6848 ext. 1 or visit www.hunter.com.

Livermore Training Center-Livermore, Calif.

• Oct 6-8-Alignment Fundamentals Level I

• Oct 6-10-Combination Fundamentals/Intermediate Level II

• Oct 9-10-Intermediate Align Level II