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California Groups Spar Over Language Equating Aftermarket Crash Parts with OEM
09:21 AM 01/26/2012

California collision repair, OEM and consumer groups recently issued a joint statement to California legislators expressing opposition to any legislat...
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Airbags Changing Vehicle Scrappage Age Mix
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Increasing damage from multiple airbags (as newer vehicles have more airbags) is scrapping many vehicles that would otherwise be repaired and returned...
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DEG Partners with Estimatescrubber.com
10:34 AM 01/24/2012

VehicleOwnersGuide.com announced that its Estimate Scrubber portal is now integrated with the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG).
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The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence Announces March Seminar Series: 'Declare Your Independence'
10:23 AM 01/24/2012

The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) announces its Spring Seminar Series, "Declare Your Independence," to be held in Philadelp...
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ASRW Issues Call for Presentations for 2012 Conference Program
09:09 AM 01/24/2012

Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), ASRW is scheduled for Oct...
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Aligning Panels: Closing the Gap

There are many reasons for poor bolt-on panel misalignment, some structural, some human error. But there are certain steps you can take to eliminate this problem and keep customers happy.

BSB Undercover: The Estimate Roundup

The BSB staff went undercover, taking a damaged vehicle to several body shops in Northeast Ohio. The difference in the estimates we received, the physical appearances of the shops and the way we were ...

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