CRA Concerned Over Amendments to Crash Parts Bill
The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) has expressed concern over last-minute amendments added to Assembly Bill 2825 that would require all collision repairers to attach copies of parts invoices on all final bills given to their customers. "The amendments duplicate existing law while requiring that all invoices from the distributor or manufacturer for crash
Industry Mourns Passing of Bob Bourne
Bob Bourne, founder of the paint, body and equipment jobber store Auto Color Co. Inc. in Marietta, Ga., died May 25 of a stroke at the age of 78. Bourne founded the company in 1966 and grew it to 18 locations covering Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. Auto Color Co. was one of the largest
CRA Concerned Over Amendments to Crash Parts Bill
The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) has expressed concern over last-minute amendments added to Assembly Bill 2825 that would require all collision repairers to attach copies of parts invoices on all final bills given to their customers. "The amendments duplicate existing law while requiring that all invoices from the distributor or manufacturer for crash
“Shortsheeting,” Other Topics to be Focus of Midwest Collision Industry Forum
The speaker list for the Midwest Collision Industry Forum has been confirmed, and headlining the event will be Chris Andreoli of Progressive and well-known attorney and consumer advocate Erica Eversman. Mike Anderson of Wagonwork Collision Center will lead things off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18 with his presentation, "Positioning Yourself in the Collision
Oregon Shops Rank Best and Worst Insurance Companies
State Farm and several smaller Northwest-based auto insurers continue to be among the best at taking care of their customers after an accident. And some of the other larger, best-known insurers – including Progressive, Allstate, Safeco and Farmers Insurance – are among the worst. That was the finding of a new survey of Oregon body
AASP/NJ Unveils New NORTHEAST 2009 Trade Show Web Site
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), the state’s largest association of collision and mechanical repairers, has unveiled a new Web site (www.aaspnjnortheast.com) for its flagship event, the NORTHEAST 2009 trade show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC). NORTHEAST 2009 will take place March 20-22, 2009 at the MEC in Secaucus, New
Free Workshops on Environmental Health and Safety to be Offered to D.C., Maryland Shops
On June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will offer free seminars in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. to educate body shops on the latest environmental regulations affecting their businesses. The workshop will also include demonstrations in best practices by an experienced auto finisher, as well
ASA Honors Member Achievements at “Celebration of Excellence”
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual “Celebration of Excellence” May 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Calif. The special awards dinner honors the achievements of ASA members and its industry partners. Bill Haas, AAM, ASA’s vice president of education and training, hosted the program, which opened with the introduction of ASA’s
Consumer Advocates, Auto Coalition Fight to Keep ‘Rebuilt Wrecks’ Off Nation’s Roadways
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has joined a diverse coalition of consumer protection, law enforcement and auto industry representatives to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to finalize a critical rulemaking to help prevent rebuilt, wrecked, flooded or stolen vehicles from unknowingly ending up on a consumer’s driveway. Each year, millions of vehicles are
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University Heading to Washington, D.C.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be holding its second A-Plus University educational event for 2008 in Washington, D.C. on July 16 and 17. "The Winning the Keys" event will present three classes: "Estimate Solutions for Profit," "Achieving Service Excellence" and "Road to Sales Success." "Estimate Solutions for Profit" will focus on the skills necessary to write
Consumer Advocates, Auto Coalition Fight to Keep ‘Rebuilt Wrecks’ Off Nation’s Roadways
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has joined a diverse coalition of consumer protection, law enforcement and auto industry representatives to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to finalize a critical rulemaking to help prevent rebuilt, wrecked, flooded or stolen vehicles from unknowingly ending up on a consumer’s driveway. Each year, millions of vehicles are
Atlas Copco Launches Energy Efficiency Roadshow in Europe
Atlas Copco announced that it will run a worldwide ‘roadshow’ for its new GA 90-160 kW range oil-injected compressors. The roadshow will start in Antwerp, Belgium on June 4 and will be followed by events in North America, South America and Asia. The roadshow offers visitors the possibility to view-in depth and in 3D the