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Auto Body Industry Regulations: Getting Your Voice Heard

Getting involved politically is not an option for collision repairers. Because of the necessary interaction with insurers, there are always going to be hundreds if not thousands of suggested changes to industry laws which can have a significant effect on their bottom line.

AASP/NJ Event on Auto Body Laws and Regulations a Success

AASP/NJ President Jerry McNee and AASP/NJ board member Ken Miller walked collision repairers through some of the most important rules and regulations they may not be aware of concerning auto body repair facilities.

AASP/NJ to Host Auto Body Laws and Regulations Seminar

One of New Jersey’s top automotive attorneys will provide an overview on how to develop a strong contract to protect your shop and customers.

Auto Body Shops: Do You Know Your State Laws and Regulations?

It’s good business to know the state rules and regulations that govern your business — yet most body shop owners don’t.

The Next Blizzard of Collision Industry Acronyms

Each of the changes in car construction, finish quality, environmental regulations and passenger safety were all ushered in on a tsunami of scary acronyms: SAI, HSS, BC/CC, HAPS, HVLP, ABS and now SDV. But what do they mean?

Collision Industry Conference Committees Release Details for Upcoming Presentations

The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is releasing in-depth information on two of the presentations up for industry discussion at its upcoming meeting.

Drugs and Alcohol in the Collision Repair Industry

Given the myriad risks of on-the-job drug and alcohol use – and the steep price that shops can pay for negligent repairs – it’s more important than ever to ensure that your employees are focused, clean and sober.

Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’

When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.

AASP/NJ’s Charlie Bryant: “If We Work Together as an Industry, We Can Get Changes Made”

AASP/NJ executive director tells New Jersey repairers, “When you encounter an insurer that says, ‘We don’t pay for that’ or ‘You’re the only one who charges for that,’ do yourself and your fellow shop owners a favor and submit a complaint to the DOI.”

Driven by Safety and Emissions Regulations, OEMs Investing Billions in Advanced Vehicle Technology

The R&D spending is fueling brisk growth in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, in-vehicle connectivity, safety features, electric propulsion and other technology.