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'USA Today' Cites Maaco as Indicator of Economic Growth

Driven Brands Chairman and CEO Ken Walker and Maaco franchisee Steve Keel of Catonsville, Md., were featured in a recent USA Today cover story. Small ...

2/2/2012 1:48:52 PM

Calif. Insurer Group Opposes Proposed Regulations Meant to Benefit Body Shops

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) recently held a workshop to discuss proposed labor rate survey and steering regulations that would be ben...

2/2/2012 10:20:08 AM

N.Y. Repairers Commend W.Va. Attorney General's Pursuit of 'Junkyard Parts' Issue

The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association (NYSACTA) has commended West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw for what the associati...

2/2/2012 9:14:53 AM

Collision Industry Repairer Forum and Exhibition Slated for Mississippi Feb. 24-25

Consumer Auto Repair Excellence (CARE) Inc. is hosting its 2012 Collision Industry Repairer Forum, themed "The ABCs to Succeed" Feb. 24-25 at the Impe...

2/1/2012 2:26:26 PM

SCRS Adds the Northern Michigan Body Shop Association as Affiliate Association

Founded in 2008, the NMBSA's primary focus is collision repairers located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern tip of the state's Lower Peni...

2/1/2012 11:08:44 AM

3M Sweepstakes to Award Instant Prizes, Chance to Win VIP NASCAR Prize Packages

3M says its professional refinish products now come with a special bonus inside: a chance to win great prizes and a dream NASCAR experience in the 3M ...

2/1/2012 10:33:30 AM

BodyShopBids Expands to Seattle, Portland, Spokane Metro Areas

Chicago-based startup begins nationwide expansion by offering online estimates in Pacific Northwest.

2/1/2012 10:14:15 AM

Voting Now Open for 2012 ASA Board Elections

Elections for the 2012 Automotive Service Association (ASA) national board of directors are being held now through the end of March.

2/1/2012 10:00:49 AM

Caliber Collision Centers Acquires 100th Facility

Acquisition of five 101 Collision locations in Southern California puts Caliber's facility count at 100.

2/1/2012

Utah Bill Aims to Abolish Vehicle Inspection Requirement

Utah State Rep. John Dougall (R-27) has introduced legislation that would abolish the requirement that all motor vehicles obtain a certificate of insp...

1/31/2012 9:56:42 AM

WMABA Initiates Labor Rate Survey for Virginia, Maryland and D.C.

CSi Complete is conducting an independent labor rate survey on behalf of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA).

1/31/2012 9:45:09 AM

Digital Marketing, Waterborne, OEM Procedures and Standards Highlight NORTHEAST 2012 Seminars

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has announced the educational seminar slate for its 35th annual NORTHEAST 2012 Au...

1/31/2012 9:03:01 AM

I-CAR Appoints National MSO Manager and South Central Regional Manager

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, has announced that Doug Schlueter has been named national MSO manager. Rene Rodarte has...

1/31/2012 8:45:12 AM

EstimateScrubber.com Provides Free Photo Documentation System to Collision Users

VehicleOwnersGuide.com announced that collision repair users of its Estimate Scrubber portal can now receive its photo documentation software free of ...

1/31/2012 8:35:16 AM

AASP-MN's Automotive Scholarships Up for Grabs

Thanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership, the association ...

1/27/2012 4:24:18 PM

Custom Ford Fairlane Garners $1 Million for Charity at Barrett-Jackson

Sometimes the sequel is better than the original. This turned out to be the case when at this year’s annual Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auto auction, w...

1/27/2012 4:03:55 PM

Florida Body Shop Restores John Travolta's '58 Ford Thunderbird

Collision repair facilities are always trying to think of new ways to drive traffic to their doors. Who knew that restoring a celebrity's car was the ...

1/27/2012

California Groups Spar Over Language Equating Aftermarket Crash Parts with OEM

California collision repair, OEM and consumer groups recently issued a joint statement to California legislators expressing opposition to any legislat...

1/26/2012 9:21:32 AM

Airbags Changing Vehicle Scrappage Age Mix

Increasing damage from multiple airbags (as newer vehicles have more airbags) is scrapping many vehicles that would otherwise be repaired and returned...

1/25/2012 10:14:00 AM

DEG Partners with Estimatescrubber.com

VehicleOwnersGuide.com announced that its Estimate Scrubber portal is now integrated with the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG).

1/24/2012 10:34:59 AM

The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence Announces March Seminar Series: 'Declare Your Independence'

The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) announces its Spring Seminar Series, "Declare Your Independence," to be held in Philadelp...

1/24/2012 10:23:35 AM

ASRW Issues Call for Presentations for 2012 Conference Program

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

1/24/2012 9:09:53 AM

2012 Conference Scholarships Offered by Women's Industry Network

In keeping with its mission to support and encourage women in the industry, full time students, instructors and collision shop employees are encourage...

1/24/2012 8:56:03 AM

NRC Releases Automotive Electronics Safety Report

The National Research Council's (NRC) Transportation Research Board has released a study that included a review of automotive electronics safety.

1/24/2012 8:44:23 AM

Masters School of Autobody Management Announces Course Schedule

The Masters School of Autobody Management announced the availability of serveral courses throughout the U.S. this spring.

1/24/2012 8:39:57 AM

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