Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Sept. 12.

Body Bangin’ with Micki Woods and Walt Silmon

Micki Woods interviews body shop owner Walt Silmon on how he gets insurers to pay for the full estimate.

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Auto Body Shop Owner Writes Book on Customer Service

After many years in the collision industry, Zach Dillard used his experience to write a book that any business can use to create happy customers and employees.

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Milwaukee Introduces New M18 PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger

The new M18 PACKOUT Six Bay Rapid Charger can charge six M18 RedLithium XC5.0 battery packs in just three hours.

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NABC Donates Recycled Ride to Twin Cities Veteran

The NABC, Allstate and CARSTAR Apple Valley recently donated a refurbished vehicle to a Twin Cities veteran to provide him independence and the ability to work and take care of his family.

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Driven Glass to Exhibit for First Time at Auto Glass Week

Driven Brands will be showcasing their portfolio of glass services at Auto Glass Week (Sept. 14-16, 2022 in San Antonio) for the first time.

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NABC Announces Winners of Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser

More than 125 players, sponsors and industry members gathered for the second tournament of the NABC season.

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced the winners of the NABC Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser held April 10, 2024 at the Texas Star Golf Course in Dallas. 

More than 125 players, sponsors and industry members gathered for the second tournament of the NABC season. The day featured the presentation of a Recycled Ride to deserving U.S. Army veteran Kijafa Adams prior to the shotgun. In addition, the NABC presented two vehicles the day prior at the PPG Conference to U.S. Army veteran Nathan Burrows and single mother Walnisha Stevenson.  

Crash Champions Acquires Family Motors Auto Body in Bakersfield, Calif.

Crash Champions now operates more than 50 repair centers across Southern California and more than 630 locations across 37 states.

ASE Releases Chairman’s Message

New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.

CIF Announces National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source as Repeat Annual Donor

This marks National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source’s fourth consecutive donation at the First Responder tier.

CCG Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

For over 40 years, Square One Systems has delivered effective solutions to collision repairers centered around analytics, collaboration and accountability.

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AASP/NJ Announces Winners of NORTHEAST Show Bodywork Bowl

The competition featured 70 competitors showcasing their skills in welding, painting and estimating.

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