Membership Benefits

Savings Can Exceed Dues

The California Autobody Association (CAA) offers its members a range of valuable benefits to support their businesses. One of the most notable benefits is access to the Workers' Compensation Insurance Hub, which provides members with exclusive discounts on workers' compensation insurance. Additionally, CAA members can take advantage of discounts on a variety of business services through partnerships with companies like Cintas, KPA, and Heartland. These benefits can help members save money on critical services and products, while also improving their overall business operations. Whether you're a small independent repair shop or a larger multi-location business, the CAA's membership benefits can provide you with the tools you need to succeed in the competitive autobody industry.

Group Benefits

Business and Workers Compensation Insurance Hub International Insurance

CAA's new endorsed broker, Hub International, is one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. Hub is a leader in providing tailored solutions for insurance and risk management needs. As a CAA member, you have the opportunity to partner with a member benefit company that has a business philosophy that says “Our Client Always Comes First”. Call Main Office at 800-366-7050.


Contact Jim Vawter at 925-415-5150. www.hubinternational.com.

Cintas

Even at your busiest, you an open your doors with confidence knowing Cintas has you covered with a wide range of products and services that enhance your image and you, keep your facility and employees clean, safe and looking their best. We’ll keep you Ready for the Workday® – so you can keep focusing on your business. Contact the Cintas National Service Team at 1-800-795-7368, let them know you are a CAA member.

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KPA

KPA helps Auto Body Shops improve safety and stay compliant. KPA offers a unique combination of expert Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), HR, and Sales F&I consulting, software, and training. KPA enables dealers to comply with state and federal regulations and proactively manage programs to reduce costs, minimize risk and increase productivity. Contact KPA Account Executive Heather Kane Reier at hreier@kpaonline.com or

(602) 206-5185 for exclusive CAA member discounts.

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Heartland

Credit Card Processing and Payroll solutions. Get payment processing that moves as fast as your business. Accept credit and debit cards, gift cards or ecommerce payments. Choose a POS system built for small business. From Android and iOS devices with card readers to robust inventory management hubs. Use the employee management suite online, any time. Tax management and integration functionality are baked right in. In order to receive your CAA member benefits, please reach out to our Heartland contact Roger Vanegas at

505-715-7515 or roger.vanegas@e-hps.com

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Digital Marketing

CAA Has partnered with Evolv to offer effective Digital Marketing Solutions to help grow your business. Evolv has a range of solutions for the automotive industry, including payment acceptance and digital marketing solutions to help drive traffic to your shop.


Members are eligilbe for:

  • Free Digital Audit
  • 20% Off Development Fees
  • 20% Off Monthyl Fees
  • 20% Off Directory Optimization (SEO)
  • 20% Off Advanced Targeting
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ADAS Find

At ADAS Find, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for automotive and auto body shops in the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).


Our software is designed to simplify and streamline the process of identifying ADAS calibrations, by scrubbing your uploaded estimate of repair and displaying the required ADAS calibrations on a custom report, we ensure greater profitability, as well as standardization from every manufacturer.


By choosing ADAS Find, your automotive or auto body shop can position itself as a leader in the industry, equipped to handle the complexities of ADAS-equipped vehicles. With our software, you can streamline your calibration processes, improve efficiency, and deliver superior services to your customers.


For your exclusive CAA member discount code, contact us at 916.557.8100 ex. 1 or info@calautobody.com


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asTech driven by Repairfy

From start to finish, asTech driven by Repairify simplifies the repair journey for today’s complex vehicles. With a single tool, asTech provides your business with one-stop access to OEM-compatible diagnostic tools, ADAS insights, calibrations, and programming.


asTech scan reports and ADAS insights seamlessly integrate into the most popular estimatic and shop workflow platforms such as CCC and Mitchell. No hassles, headaches, or wasted time. Just plug and go.


Every asTech scan and calibration is backed by warranty and our ASE and I-CAR certified technicians are there to walk your team through every step of the repair process. From diagnostics to calibrations, and everything in between, it’s as easy as asTech.

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EagleMMS

The California Autobody Association and EagleMMS have partnered to provide CAA members special pricing on the most advanced materials invoicing system in the collision repair industry. EagleMMS is a ‘Material Management System’ that offers your business solutions to effectively estimate, invoice, and track material and paint costs for repair orders. With EagleMMS, you can automatically generate invoices to deliver to insurance companies on a per repair order basis for the exact cost of all materials used.


Exclusive savings and pricing are available to CAA members only. Contact our office at 916-557-8100 ex.1 for your unique EagleMMS shop code.

ADAS Depot

ADAS Depot is a supplier of ADAS calibration equipment and supplies. Their goal is to help collision centers start their own ADAS calibration programs and generate more revenue, rather than sending these vehicles to dealerships. They supply all major manufacturers, and can help you find a specific bundle or component that you need.


For any questions about getting started in ADAS calibrations, please call ADAS Depot at 925.566.8545.


As a CAA member, you are eligible to receive a discount of $50 off your first invoice of $500 or more, or $100 off the first invoice of $1,000 or more. For your exclusive CAA member discount code, contact us at 916.557.8100 ex. 1 or info@calautobody.com.

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CARS Cooperative

CARS Cooperative is a stock-based business cooperative that brings collision repair facilities together with vendors and suppliers to gain discounts, rewards, and training on products and services used in their shops.


CAA member shops automatically become part of CARS Connection Plus, which offers a variety of special rates, discounts, and savings on over 25 automotive industry products and services.


The best part? You get to decide if you want to take advantage of these benefits—no pressure to change your current supplier relationships or get locked into a contract. Featuring exclusive cash back rewards from Axalta, I-CAR, Lift King and more, contact CARS Coop and let them know you are a CAA member!


membersupport@cars.coop


CAA office 916.557.8100 ex.1 | info@calautobody.com

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ComplyAuto

ComplyAuto Safety is suite of both online tools and in-person audit services that will seamlessly help your facility comply with both state and federal OSHA, EPA, and environmental, health, and safety requirements. Build your virtual Safety Data Sheets binder using a library of over 10 million SDS or create your own. Additionally, customized QR Codes will make SDS information and daily inspections as simple as a few clicks on your mobile phone.


Led by automotive repair industry professionals with over 40 years of combined experience who are BAR-approved instructors, ComplyAuto EduTech offers high quality courses that will train your staff on topics covered in the Automotive Repair Act. Their offerings are as follows:


EduTech: All current CAA members are entitled to a locked-in price for their "Prevent" product at their promotional price of $49/month per facility and 15% off of the list price for any required remedial BAR training, known as "Assist."


For your shop's exclusive CAA member savings code, contact us at 916.557.8100 ex. 1 or info@calautobody.com

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Labor and Employment Services

Cory J. King has been the Association’s labor and employment counsel for nearly two decades. If you have questions regarding legally compliant hiring, firing, and discipline practices, employment policies, Employee Handbooks, leaves of absence, wage/hour issues, compensation plans/agreements, or any other labor or employment related issue, or if your shop finds itself facing an employment law claim or lawsuit (harassment, discrimination, wage/hour, class action, PAGA, etc.), he is the one to contact. Mr. King makes many Member Benefits available to CAA Members, including a legally compliant performance-based Technician Compensation Program (free to CAA Members), special CAA Member rates on Employee Handbooks, customized compensation programs, and other representations, as well as several “best practices” HR/employment forms, samples, and compliance tools designed to help CAA members comply with the myriad of employment laws. Mr. King can be reached at cking@constangy.com or 760-532-3707.

Information

Be the first to know. The CAA offers you the most up-to-date info on industry news, events and legislation to give your shop and business a competitive edge. You’ll receive emails with practical tips you can use to benefit every area of your shop. CAA chapters host valuable meetings on the hot topics that most affect our industry. For over 50 years the California Autobody Association has been at the forefront and continues to protect the interests of the collision repair industry.

A Voice in the Legislature

The CAA has its own lawyer and legislative advisor who patrols all bills when they are introduced to the legislature. He follows the proposed laws, and alerts the Executive Committee on potential problems and solutions. There are thousands of bills introduced every year, and each one must be followed closely. The CAA also has a Political Action Committee (CARPAC) that supports the politicians who share the interests of the collision repair industry. Contact Jack Molodanof at 916-447-0313.

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