Empowering our members to become leaders of the industry, their business and local community
Uniting the Independent Automotive Industry
Automotive Service and Tire Alliance is North Carolina’s largest member-sponsored, non-profit professional association serving the independent automotive repair and tire industry for over 50 years.

ASTE
Enhance your knowledge and skills at the Automotive Service and Technology Expo, featuring educational sessions, workshops, and demos.

Empowering Members
ASTA is here to help the independent automotive business owner by leveling that playing field between them, big corporations and dealerships.

ADVOCACY
We work to keep you informed on new legislation, regulation changes, environmental compliance, and labor laws that effect your business.

Apprenticeship Initiative
Invest in the future of your business and mentor the next generation of automotive technicians with the North Carolina Automotive Apprenticeship Program. With no cost to participate and the potential for wage reimbursement, it’s a win-win for your business and your employees. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your company to the next level – register now for the Automotive Apprenticeship Program!
Our Industry Partners
At ASTA we are proud to partner with some of the industries leading companies to offer our members discounts on the services you need to run your business.



Join us at an upcoming event
ASTA Holiday Event and Annual Meeting
ASTA Holiday Event and Annual Meeting
News & Articles

NC Legislative Update
18 emissions counties to be reduced to one. When? Only one NC county out of the current 18 will ‘eventually’ maintain emissions inspections. The EPA (federal) will receive the NC Dept. of Environmental Air Quality’s report which is already passing the air...

ASTE Update
Raleigh, July 17, 2023 – The Automotive Service and Tire Alliance is excited to announce the premier automotive trade show, Automotive Service Technology Expo (ASTE) is coming to Durham, NC September 28th - September 30th. ASTE is the automotive event of the year....

NC Legislative Update
18 emissions counties to be reduced to one. When? Only one NC county out of the current 18 will ‘eventually’ maintain emissions inspections. The EPA (federal) will receive the NC Dept. of Environmental Air Quality’s report which is already passing the air...

NASTAF Update Dear Techs/VSPs…
Dear Techs/VSPs, A helpful hint for techs when reviewing ownership/authorization documents in the field: A Driver's license that had not expired but found with holes punched into the document was accepted as proof of authorization to support a Customer D1...
NC Legislative Update
18 emissions counties to be reduced to one. When? Only one NC county out of the current 18 will ‘eventually’ maintain emissions inspections. The EPA (federal) will receive the NC Dept. of Environmental Air Quality’s report which is already passing the air...
Join us at the

Sept. 26-28, 2024 in Durham, NC
50+ management and technical seminars taught by the industry’s best and nationally known presenters, in addition to a vendor trade show and a variety of networking events!
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
4700 Emperor Blvd I-40 #282, Durham, NC 27703