Benefits of Membership

Information and Publications

CSSARA will assure that you receive crucial and relevant information to assure your success and survival when industry trends, regulations and laws change. Auto$ense is a regular CSSARA publication which will help you stay current and in compliance. Members are also encouraged to call the office at any time with business related questions.

Legislation

There is no other association or group who is more vigilant or committed to protecting the interests of small business from burdensome laws and regulations. We actively lobby federal, state, and local government to assure laws are not enacted which would adversely affect small business in our industry. CSSARA has an outstanding reputation and close working relationship with many high level officials, and we work effectively to strengthen your business and improve your bottom line.

Legal Services

Our law firm specializes in the service station and automotive industry and offers substantial discounts to CSSARA members.

Insurance

CSSARA members get group rates on a wide variety of health and dental plans including Blue Shield, Kaiser, Health Net, PacifiCare, Western Health and Dental.

Highly competitive group rate for workers' compensation insurance is available through State Fund Insurance.

One of the most competitive garage keeper and legal liability programs on the market today is available exclusively to CSSARA members through Morris and Garritano Insurance.

Credit Union

California Preferred Credit Union offers a complete array of loan packages at very competitive rates and above average interest rates on savings balances. Other services include checking, VISA, IRA, ATM access and financing for garage owner liability insurance. E-mail at ufcumngr@unipacfcu.org.

Business Forms

Work Order/Emission Repair forms are available at low prices from the CSSARA Print Shop.

Service Discounts

Hazardous waste pick up; auditing of monthly utility bills to assure lowest possible rates; debt collection service with the only agency approved to do business in all 50 states.

Technician Training Programs

Trains smog check technicians through state funded programs to pass requirements of the State's new program at no cost to employer or employee.