CAA Applauds Anti-Steering Bill Veto
The California Autobody Association (CAA) recently applauded Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s veto of S.B. 1167 (Sen. Pat Wiggins, D-Santa Rosa), an anti-steering bill, because it would have delayed the Department of Insurance from taking any action against steering. The bill, which the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) originally co-sponsored until it was revised, would have
“Certified Green” is focus of September CAA Meeting
The California Autobody Association (CAA) announced its Southern California Chapter’s Sept. 18 meeting will feature Steven Schillinger, president of GRC-Pirk Management, a registered environmental assessment company. Schillinger will present “Certified Green Investment” and explain how to upgrade your shop using government-approved, “pay-it-forward” techniques. Certified Green Investment (CGI) is a third-party qualification procedure using accepted benchmarks
I-CAR Recognizes Industry Excellence with Chairman’s Awards Presentation
Collision repair leaders Lou DiLisio, Nick Notte, Tim O’Day and Ford Motor Company honored for outstanding contributions.
BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept at NADA Expo
The Octa-Flex is a radical new two-post lift design that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms.
Harbor Freight Introduces Three New Jack Stands
Harbor Freight Tools has introduced three new jack stands to its best-selling pro-grade DAYTONA line.
California Autobody Association to Hold Meeting on Labor Rates
The California Autobody Association will be holding a meeting on labor rates and what you can do about them on Sept. 20, 2022 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, Calif.
Tim Ronak Joins CIECA Board of Trustees
CIECA announced that Tim Ronak, senior services consultant for AkzoNobel, has joined CIECA’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately.
AirPro Diagnostics Announces Strategic Partnership with Chief
Vehicle Services Group/Chief Automotive has named AirPro as a provider of services for its Mosaic system.
California Autobody Association Offers Legislative Update
Over 2,300 bills were introduced this year, and they will now make their way through the legislative committee process.
Consolidator Report
Consolidator news from the week of March 1.
