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Benefits of supporting Southern Automotive Service Association

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Benefits of supporting Southern Automotive Service Association

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February in Florida Training

SASA holds successful Event in Jacksonville Strengthens Relationships and Education Opportunities

Our Specializations

At SASA, we specialize in a variety of automotive services including management training and diagnostic training, so you can trust your team is getting all they need.

Our Community Involvement

At SASA, we are proud to be a part of the local community. We support local charities and organizations and strive to give back to the community that has supported us for over a decade.

About SASA

Champion

We employ a full-time representative in the nation’s capital to act on behalf of mechanical and collision repairers. Your membership dollars support the work of our Washington, D.C., office team that constantly monitors federal and state legislative activity to provide regular updates about proposed legislation.

SASA fights for your interests and alerts you to the potential ramifications of legislative decisions for all independent automotive repair shops. By joining SASA, you increase our strength in numbers and the power of our One Voice.

Cultivate

As a member, you gain access to SASA’s network of industry-leading trainers and educators who can keep you ahead of the curve. Monthly webinars and special topics cover areas of interest to both mechanical and collision shops, and SASA's Training events are live at locations across the southeast.

Connect

There's this notion that to grow a business, you have to be ruthless. But we know there's a better way to grow. One where what's good for the bottom line is also good for customers. We create movement to empower businesses around the world to return their focus to the customer.

Leadership Team

Aaron Clements

C & C Automotive, a family-owned and operated shop, first opened in 1977. Father and son, John and Aaron Clements, fulfilled a dream of working together to start their own car repair and service facility. Through the years, we have grown into six shops.

One of our locations is a 35-bay shop with 7 ASE-certified technicians, 5 ASE Master C

One of our locations is a 35-bay shop with 7 ASE-certified technicians, 5 ASE Master Certified technicians and 4 service advisors, located in downtown Augusta at the corner of 10th and Telfair Streets. The second location is an 11-bay facility with 2 service advisors and 4 certified technicians. It is located on Wrightsboro Rd., only 1 mile from Fort Golden Gate and 3 miles west of the Augusta Mall and our third, on 4014 Washington Rd., opened in 2018. Our fourth and fifth locations, in Aiken County, SC, and Columbia, SC, have opened more recently and are waiting to serve.

Aaron Clements has hosted the C & C Automotive Show on WGAC 580 Talk Radio from 8:05 AM to 10 AM on Saturdays for more than 19 years. In 2011, John Ryan Mooney joined Aaron as a co-host. It’s a great opportunity for listeners to call in with car repair and maintenance questions as well as win prizes.

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Darin Damron

Aaron Clements

Darin Damron is the Regional Vice President for Jasper Engines and Transmissions, the nation's largest drivetrain manufacturer. He currently serves as the President of the Transportation & Logistics Council for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and sits on the board of the Southern Automotive Service Association (SASA), a regional bra

A proud father of five, Darin and his wife, Kaci, have one son and four daughters. Darin is deeply committed to his community, serving as a life group leader at his church and participating in jail ministry for the past ten years across St. John’s, Putnam, and Duval counties.
Darin is also active in the automotive industry beyond his corporate role. He serves on numerous technical college committees across the Southeast and is involved with organizations such as Florida Foundations, IGONC, and the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), which support and advance the industry.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of North Alabama—"Roar Lions!" Darin’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that one must lead themselves well before they can lead others, as everyone deserves the best leader possible.

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Mike Reynolds

Aaron Clements

Mike Reynolds

Mike Reynolds is the President of Mobile Automotive Service Solutions in Charleston, SC as well as a

former adjunct automotive technology instructor at Trident Technical College. As a diagnostic specialist,

he holds certifications as an ASE World Class Master Technician (Master certified in Auto, Collision, and

Medium/Heavy Duty), as well as

Mike Reynolds is the President of Mobile Automotive Service Solutions in Charleston, SC as well as a

former adjunct automotive technology instructor at Trident Technical College. As a diagnostic specialist,

he holds certifications as an ASE World Class Master Technician (Master certified in Auto, Collision, and

Medium/Heavy Duty), as well as Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, Electronic Diesel Engine

Diagnosis, Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicles, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems certifications.

He has also served as a Subject Matter Expert aiding in the development of the ASE ADAS Specialist

certification. You can find his technical articles published in magazines like MotorAge, as well as case

studies he has written featured in many aftermarket training seminars. Mike's passion for challenging

diagnostics and desire to promote the aftermarket repair industry led him to take his career on the road.

MASS incorporates vehicle programming and diagnostics with training allowing him to help upcoming

and fellow technicians with relevant training content.

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Tim Simmons

Mike Reynolds

Tim Simmons is currently retired yet still giving back to the industry through his involvement with SASA, his former Pennsylvania positiaon as treasurer with ASA PA, and his partnership in Otto & Ron's Service Center. Past treasurer of his local Corvette Club and Abington HS group, Tim brings many years of experience.

Mary Steele

Tim Simmons

Mary Steele

Former shop owner, now Executive Director Mary brings a different lens

Married to an Industry Trainer, the passion for Automotive training is of utmost importance. In the industry since 1984, Mary brings years of knowledge and experience to the team

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February in Florida Training

SASA holds successful Event in Jacksonville Strengthens Relationships and Education Opportunities

Our Specializations

Our Community Involvement

About SASA

Champion

Cultivate

Connect

Leadership Team

Aaron Clements

Aaron Clements

Aaron Clements

Darin Damron

Aaron Clements

Aaron Clements

Mike Reynolds

Aaron Clements

Mike Reynolds

Tim Simmons

Tim Simmons

Mike Reynolds

Mary Steele

Tim Simmons

Mary Steele

Contact

Get in Touch

Let's Talk shop!

SASA

Hours

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321-394-8324Call or Text:all independent automotive repair t

321-394-8324Call or Text:all independent automotive repair t

February in Florida Training

SASA holds successful Event in Jacksonville Strengthens Relationships and Education Opportunities

Our Specializations

Our Community Involvement

About SASA

Champion

Cultivate

Connect

Leadership Team

Aaron Clements

Aaron Clements

Aaron Clements

Darin Damron

Aaron Clements

Aaron Clements

Mike Reynolds

Aaron Clements

Mike Reynolds

Tim Simmons

Tim Simmons

Mike Reynolds

Mary Steele

Tim Simmons

Mary Steele

Contact

Get in Touch

Let's Talk shop!

SASA

Hours

Subscribe

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