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Benefits of joining the Auto Locksmith ’ s Association
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IF YOU ARE ALREADY AN Auto Locksmith and are operating your business - and hopefully making a decent income , you will have invested heavily in your equipment . So , why join the Auto Locksmith Association ?
The ALA wants to welcome Auto Locksmiths to join because as a not for profit organisation , they are interested in making the industry better .
By becoming a member of the ALA , you are making a statement . You are telling people that you are competent , open , honest , knowledgeable - and these are the things that customers need .
But becoming part of the ALA isn ’ t a walk in the park . There are things you have to do , such as subject yourself to a CRB check , prove that you are as good as you think you are , and also meet othe Association ’ s highstandards in your day to day work .
When you apply , you will be invited to take an exam to demonstrate your knowledge . The ALA does this only after they have already satisfied themselves that you would be a valuable Member of the Association .
When only the toughest locks will do .
Come and see us on stand H2 37 at the MLA Expo with a chance to win a fully stocked 30 ” display stand .
SO , WHAT CAN YOU YOU EXPECT TO GAIN FROM MEMBERSHIP ?
• You become part of a network of equally or more skilled Members with a wealth of knowledge and experience on whom you can call
• The community of knowledge is readily shared amongst Members - all Members are quite ready and willing to help others
• Receive ongoing training on both new and old vehicles at two annual meetings
• Practise and training on LIVE vehicles
• Become automatically affiliated with the MLA ( Master Locksmith Association )
• Obtain discount on commercial vehicle sales with nationally negotiated deals
• Free inclusion on a wellindexed and established website with your own page
• Real time support when you are stuck
• Access to products prior to their general market release
• Discounts on Auto Locksmith consumables through ALA Affiliate Members
• Benefit from work not currently available to Members outside of our Association - such as national Insurance Company contract work
ABOUT THE ALA
The Auto Locksmiths Association was formed in 1996 as a non profitmaking organisation with the express purpose of increasing the professionalism and integrity of the Auto Locksmith Industry .
Applications for membership must only be tendered by genuine , practising , Auto Locksmiths . Applicants must have been trading as such for a minimum of two years .
Applicants must take a specific industry exam and provide references .
Membership is personal . The ALA does not accept company membership .
The ALA is mainly UK based but members can also be found in Southern Ireland , Europe and America . The ALA welcomes applications from around the world .
Meetings take place twice a year for members and invited guests to take part in training and to share information and techniques .
Find out more on the ALA stand at The Garage at MLA EXPO 2017 , or visit : www . autolocksmiths . net where you can find full application details .
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