I-CAR Scholarship Winners Recognized by ALLDATA
ALLDATA has awarded one-year, online ALLDATA Collision subscriptions to the two winners of the I-CAR 2008 Education Foundation scholarship program. The I-CAR Secondary School Scholarship winner – Matthew Landman of Beaver Falls, Pa. – attends Beaver County Area Vocational Technical School. The Post-Secondary School Winner –Michael Luna of Sequin, Texas — attends St. Philip’s College
Allstate Ranked Worst Insurer for Customers
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) ranked Allstate the “worst insurer for customers” in a recent release naming its top 10 worst insurers. The AAJ claimed it found a “pattern of insurance industry greed” among the 10 companies and accused the insurers of using “hardball tactics” against policyholders, habitually denying or delaying claims payouts and
Insurance Information Act Moves Forward
The Insurance Information Act of 2008, HR 5840, was recommended for passage by a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Wednesday. The bill, introduced in April, would create a federal-level Office of Insurance Information within the Department of the Treasury that would provide legislators with expertise and guidance on insurance issues and recommend how the
BASF Refinish Group Names Distributor of the Year
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions announced that Superior Auto Paints of Baltimore, Md., is its ColorSource PREMIER Distributor of the Year. “Being a strategic partner to BASF has truly enabled our business to not just grow, but to thrive,“ said Michelle Sullivan, president of Superior Auto Parts. “With BASF, it’s about more than high quality products,
ALLDATA Posts Educational White Papers On Web Site
ALLDATA announced that white papers on topics including tire pressure monitoring systems, preventive maintenance, shop management systems, hybrid technology, advanced high strength steel, the value of OEM information and more are now available on its Web site, www.alldata.com. "We want everyone to understand the issues that confront the automotive service and collision industries,” ALLDATA Marketing
CARSTAR Super’Stang at Goodguys PPG Nationals This Weekend
CARSTAR’s Super’Stang, a rebuilt 1967 Mustang touring the country to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will be featured at the Ohio Expo Center on July 11 through 13, joining more than 6,000 hot rods at the 11th Goodguys PPG Nationals. The Goodguys PPG Nationals features hot rods, customs, muscle cars and trucks from 1972
American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company Contracts With Audatex
Audatex announced today that American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company has signed an exclusive, multi-year contract with Audatex North America, Inc. Under the agreement, American Farmers & Ranchers will use Audatex’s full suite of technologies for estimating, claims workflow and total loss. Oklahoma City, Ok.-based American Farmers & Ranchers writes policies for automobile, property,
Driving Down Nearly 2 Percent Compared to Last Year
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reported people drove 2 billion fewer miles in April 2008 (245.9 billion) than in April 2007 (247.9 billion), a 1.8-percent decrease. From March 2008 to April, driving dropped by 400 million miles, the FHWA reported, pointing to rising fuel costs as the cause in reduced driving. Consumers are also favoring
Quick and Easy Welding
Car-O-Liner’s CR500 DA Inverter Spot Welder features a double-action trigger on the spotweld gun that opens and closes the C-tong for quick and easy positioning around obstructions. Also, it’s compatible with all-new high-strength steels and welding processes and is UL, ETL and CSA approved.
Progressive to Gain from Drop in Driving
Progressive Corp., the third-largest auto insurer in the United States, expects to cash in as consumers cut back their driving in response to record-high gas prices and the sluggish economy. In the first four months of 2008, Americans drove 20 billion fewer miles – 2.1 percent less – than last year, according to the Federal
Work Space Solutions
Car-O-Liner has built a long-standing reputation for designing and manufacturing collision repair equipment known for its innovation and ease of use. Its new LEAN Work Space Solutions are no exception. The uniform design provides your shop and your technicians with an efficient environment for reducing repair cycle times. Specially-designed bays allow optimization of different types
Improve Cycle Times
The BenchRack system from CAR-O-LINER isn’t just fast. It’s precise and fast…with several combined features including a tilt feature that makes vehicle loading faster and easier especially when approach space is tight. Additional unique features include: removable ramps that allow your techs to work closer to the damage areas on a vehicle; machine milled measuring
