Car Finished with PPG Wins Three Awards at Pebble Beach
A 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta sporting a PPG finish took three top awards at the 58th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, Calif., this August: “Best of Show,” “Best of Class” and “Most Elegant.” The Alfa Romeo, owned Jon and Mary Shirley of Medina, Wash., was restored by Dennison International Motorsports, Puyallup,
Collision Industry Relief Reaching Out to Repairers Affected by Ike
The National Autobody Council’s (NABC) Collision Industry Relief is ready to help those in the collision repair industry that find themselves affected by natural disasters like Hurricane Ike. Although it’s not Collision Industry Relief’s intent to refit a collision business with tools and equipment (it’s a normal precaution for the business to insure such tools),
Volvo Adds PPG to Preferred Suppliers List
PPG Automotive Refinish has been named one of the Volvo Car Corporation’s preferred suppliers for its worldwide network of dealerships and independent collision centers. The designation includes PPG’s waterborne Envirobase High Performance and Nexa Autocolor Aquabase Plus. Volvo tests all materials to make certain they meet the company’s strict standards before they’re approved. PPG’s quality
House Committee Reviewing Insurance Information Act
The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is currently reviewing H.R. 5840, the Insurance Information Act of 2008, which would establish a federal Office of Insurance Information within the Department of the Treasury. The bill was introduced in April by Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski (D – Pa.). The Office of Insurance Information (OII) would
Toyota to Unveil New Technology at NACE and CARS
Toyota Genuine Parts will be unveiling its new Techstream system at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS). Visit CARS booth #C8423 or NACE booth #N3367 to learn about new, lower radiator prices and more. For more information, visit www.toyotapartsandservice.com.
Rental Insurer On Display at NACE
Lancer Insurance Company will be showcasing its range of products and services for the auto rental industry at the 2008 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) this November. Lancer’s service has helped many collision repair shop owners increase their revenue by insuring and renting out vehicles to their customers, rather than referring them to a
Audatex Reference Manual Adds New CIC “Best Practices”
Audatex North America, Inc. announced it has updated its Database Reference Manual for 2008-2009 to include the "Best Practices Guidelines" of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC), outlining agreed-upon expectations of insurers and repairers in what’s considered an industry first. The CIC Best Practices Guidelines, adopted at the July CIC meeting by a unanimous vote, are
Sherwin-Williams and 3M Team Up on NASCAR Paint Job, Prize Giveaway
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) is partnering with 3M to cover the hood, roof, trunk and body panels of the No. 16 Ford Fusion driven by Greg Biffle of Roush Fenway Racing with Sherwin-Williams paint and logos for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sept. 28 at Kansas Speedway. The 3M Ford Fusion driven
PPG Offering Lean Training in Three States
PPG’s MVP Business Solutions team is offering three chances to attend its “MVP Green Belt” training sessions for collision center owners and managers this fall. The four-day course teaches the practical application of Lean Six Sigma tailored for collision repair and focuses on helping shop owners and managers design and implement processes that will result
Expedited Supplements Approved in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraisers Licensing Board (ADALB) recently voted to adopt regulations establishing expedited supplements in the collision repair process and to increase the amount of money a shop can note for a supplement before an appraiser is assigned. The regulation increased the supplement amount from $500 to $1,500 and is the first change
Expedited Supplements Approved in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraisers Licensing Board (ADALB) recently voted to adopt regulations establishing expedited supplements in the collision repair process and to increase the amount of money a shop can note for a supplement before an appraiser is assigned. The regulation increased the supplement amount from $500 to $1,500 and is the first change
Few CAPA-Certified Parts Actually On the Market
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) reported in a review of its top 100 certifiable parts called for on estimates, only 50 percent of parts were actually CAPA-certified, and only a minority of the parts was available for distribution. Overall, out of the top 100 types of parts called for on estimates – more than