House Small Business Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Federal Government Regulations
The U.S. House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce recently held a field hearing in South Carolina to discuss the effects of regulations on small business participation in federal contracting, economic growth and job creation. The hearing gave South Carolina small business owners the opportunity to discuss federal regulatory burdens and impediments caused by
Georgia Collision Industry Association to Hold Legal Seminar
Power of Attorney, Assignment of Proceeds and anti-trust will be some of the topics covered by Ray Gunder, Barrett Smith and others.
California DOI Proposes Revisions to Code of Regulations Relating to Collision Repair Quality, Aftermarket Parts
The California Department of Insurance (DOI) met Nov. 16 with a select group of collision repairers, insurers, and OE and aftermarket parts representatives to discuss proposed revisions to the California Code of Regulations relating to repair quality and aftermarket part use.
Houston City Council Wants to ‘Increase Transparency’ in Collision Repair Industry
The Houston City Council is set to consider new collision repair industry regulations stemming from complaints that some shops are taking advantage of consumers. The ordinance would require better record-keeping at body shops, cap repair work without consent at $100 and mandate a written estimate of any special fees, among other requirements, KHOU 11 News
CCAR Aligns with GMG EnviroSafe as Industry Compliance Partner
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) welcomes GMG EnviroSafe, Inc. (EnviroSafe), Winnetka, Ill., as a compliance partner for the automotive collision repair industry. In addition to premier online training, collision repair businesses may now have access through CCAR to the process, materials and support to implement a cost-effective, comprehensive compliance process. EnviroSafe is a
Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists Host Industry Leaders
“Are You Ready for 2011?” was the subject at hand at the monthly CCRS (Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists) association meeting. Three industry leaders presented information to help repairers plan for the upcoming year. Kelly Owen, Dupont Brand Specialist; Chuck Sulkala, NABC Executive Director/I-CAR Consultant; and Larry Siembab, senior director of insurance relations, CARSTAR Automotive, Inc.,
Fix Auto to Host Industry Webcast: “Lessons Learned from the Undercover Sting Operations”
Fix Auto USA has announced that it will open its members’ only monthly webcast “FixCast” to the entire industry this month only. Host Paul Gange, president and chief operating officer of Fix Auto USA, will welcome David McClune, executive director of the California Autobody Association, and Erick Bickett, founder and chief executive officer of Fix
IP Relay Scam Calls Still Circulating Throughout Industry
When Barrett Smith got the strange, operator-assisted call, he knew exactly what was up. The president of Auto Damage Experts, Inc., in Dover, Fla., had read about the scam in BodyShop Business and knew how to handle it. “It was the same old song and dance about a guy who has a Cadillac Escalade in
Sherwin-Williams Hosting ‘State of the Industry’ Meeting in Albuquerque
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp (SWAFC) A-Plus Network announced it will present its Discovery Meeting: The State of the Collision Repair Industry, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque Aquarium Shark Tank. The Discovery Meeting will examine the challenges and opportunities collision repair professionals face with OEM, insurer and regulatory
California Insurance Department Hears Testimony on Proposed Anti-Steering Regulations
The California Autobody Association (CAA) testified at a public hearing Feb. 25 on the California Department of Insurance’s (DOI) proposed additions to the state’s anti-steering regulations (click HERE to read the full text of the proposal). The proposed rules would prevent an insurer from discussing DRPs or an alternative facility if the claimant informs the