
Presented jointly by ASCCA Inland Empire, Peninsula, & San Jose Chapters
The ASCCA Inland Empire, Peninsula, and San Jose Chapters are proud to host a special hands-on workshop with Tim Chakarian, Owner & Operations Director of Bimmer PhD Motorsports and BMW Master Technician.
Tim will demonstrate how to use AI and Google tools to improve operations, marketing, communication, and overall shop efficiency in your shop. This is a working session — BRING YOUR LAPTOP and be ready to follow along, collaborate, and build your skillset learning about these practical tools you can begin using right away in your own shop.
👉 Register Now – Free for ASCCA Members
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
📍 Location: LIVE ON ZOOM AND ONSITE @ California Smog & Automotive Institute, 3001 Chicago Ave, Riverside, CA 9250
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
🍽️ Note: Onsite attendees enjoy free pizza and drinks.
BRING YOUR LAPTOP!!!
About Our Special Guest

Tim Chakarian, known as “High-Octane Tim,” is the owner and COO of Bimmer PhD Motorsports in Pasadena, California. A BMW Master Technician with over a decade of dealership experience, Tim built his career on technical excellence, leadership, and a passion for elevating the automotive industry. After founding Bimmer PhD in 2009, he grew the shop into a high-performing BMW and MINI specialist grounded in strong culture, accountability, and “Quality without compromise.” Active in ASCCA and Vice President of BIMRS, Tim speaks nationwide on leadership, team development, and using systems to drive performance, teaching shop owners that lasting success comes not just from fixing cars—but from building strong teams and intentional culture.
Register Now – Free for ASCCA Members
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