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House Committee on Financial Services Holds Insurance Hearing

The House Committee on Financial Services recently held a hearing titled, “U.S. Insurance Sector: International Competitiveness and Jobs....

5/23/2012 12:55:56 PM

SCRS Presents Repairer Driven Education Series at 2012 SEMA Show

For third consecutive year, Society of Collision Repair Specialists has put together lineup of educational courses for collision repairers at SEMA.

5/23/2012

SCRS Launches 2013 Consumer-Focused Calendar

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the launch of a consumer-oriented 2013 Calendar Program in partnership with TE...

5/22/2012 8:07:33 AM

AAIA Elects Tim Lee Chairman of the Board

Lee, of Lang Distributing, will replace current chairman Bob Egan of Federal-Mogul on July 1, 2012.

5/21/2012 9:02:50 AM

AAIA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors

New board is effective July 1, 2012.

5/17/2012

ASA Examines Potential Impact of State Farm's Parts Program

Association says program could have a "tremendous impact on the collision repair industry and the motoring public."

5/17/2012

ASA Holds Annual Business Meeting in Texas

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual business meeting May 7-8 at the Grand Hyatt DFW International Airport, located at the Dalla...

5/16/2012 8:36:29 AM

AASP Denounces State Farm's New Parts Procurement Program

National association calls it an "unprecedented and uninvited intrusion into the business of collision repair."

5/16/2012

Fifty PBE Professionals Attend Latest Learning Session in Oklahoma City

As part of its ongoing “PBES Connect” learning series, the Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment of the Automotive Afte...

5/14/2012 11:44:42 AM

Collision Repair Manufacturers Secure Exhibit Space at 2012 SEMA Show

After debuting at last year’s SEMA Show, the Collision Repair & Refinish section will return to provide buyers with a dedicated area on t...

5/14/2012 9:12:29 AM

AAIA Asks FTC to Take Action on Kia Aftermarket Parts Bulletin

Association claims Kia Motors misled consumers pertaining to use of non-original equipment and warranties.

5/14/2012

SCRS Celebrates Outstanding Service at 2012 Industry Achievement Awards

Lifetime Honorary Membership, Industry Achievement Award, Collision Industry Non-Individual Service Award, Humanitarian Award and Individual Service A...

5/14/2012

SCRS Elects 2012-2013 Board of Directors

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) elected a new board of directors at its 30th anniversary celebration and awards ceremony on April...

5/10/2012 10:42:57 AM

Repairers Have Their Say at SCRS National Industry Issues Forum

SCRS says majority of forum attendees expressed general frustration with direction collision repair industry is going.

5/9/2012

ASA Launches Website Help Section

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently unveiled a new help section as part of its website, www.ASAshop.org. This new section is designed ...

5/8/2012 4:05:19 PM

SCRS Addresses OEM Standards at Oklahoma City Meeting

Working agenda developed and actionable items established with goal of making OEM repair recommendations more accessible.

5/8/2012 10:27:53 AM

SEMA Hall of Fame Names Four New Members

Nick Arias Jr., Bill France Sr., Mark Heffington and Bob Larivee Sr. will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes an elite ...

5/4/2012 12:47:34 PM

SCRS Names EPA Energy Star Partner

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has been named an Energy Star Partner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The dist...

5/4/2012 8:55:45 AM

Florida Autobody Collision Alliance to Launch Labor Rate Survey

Purpose is to provide Florida shop owners with prevailing rates for labor and materials so they can be paid fairly for work they perform.

5/4/2012

ASA Asking Member Shops to Fill Out Parts Survey

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking all of its Member Shops to fill out a brief seven-question survey about their parts choices and s...

5/2/2012 2:30:24 PM

Clark Plucinski Elected President of CAPA Board of Directors

Plucinski has more than 40 years of collision industry experience and served on CAPA's board from 1996-2000.

4/23/2012

ASA Announces New, Renewing Associate Members for First Quarter 2012

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced that its newest associate member is Cornerstone Auto Parts. The associate categor...

4/20/2012 4:01:11 PM

AMI Accepting Applications for Host of Scholarships

The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced that it is accepting applications for a variety of scholarships, including the $1,000 BodyShop...

4/20/2012

2012 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

The annual trade-only event takes place Tuesday-Friday, October 30-November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

4/16/2012

ASA Releases White Paper on Association's Crash Parts Policy

Policy calls for collision repair facilities and insurance vendors to disclose to consumer all part types being recommended, along with part descripti...

4/12/2012 9:41:05 AM

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