Caliber Acquires New Irvine Location
Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine, Calif.-based operator of collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has acquired a 25,000-square-foot facility in Irvine. “The Irvine area has and will continue to experience tremendous growth in population and economic value,” said Hovis, president and CEO of Caliber. “By adding a Caliber Collision Center with 25,000 square feet
Fox News Station Exposes Steering
A recent report on Fox 7 in Austin, Texas did much to educate consumers on steering. The news station exposed the story of a couple who got in a car wreck and who were steered to a body shop that did $8,000 worth of faulty repairs to their vehicle. The station reported that the shop
Hunter Engineering Company Named Exclusive Wheel Alignment System Supplier for Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company has chosen Hunter Engineering Company as the exclusive supplier of wheel alignment systems for Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in the United States. Hunter Engineering has maintained a strong partnership with Ford since joining the Rotunda equipment program in 1964 as the first supplier of alignment and balancing equipment. The relationship between
Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois Joins QPC in Support of H.R. 5638
The Automotive Parts and Service Association (APSA) of Illinois today joined the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) in support of H.R. 5638, sponsored by Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). Introduced in March 2008, the bill would amend Title 35, U.S. Code (Patents) to provide design patent exemption for alternative repair parts used for the purpose of repairing
Class Action Suit Filed Against State Farm for Violation of “Make Whole Rule”
A class action lawsuit was filed today in United States Federal Court, Central District, alleging that State Farm is enriching itself with payments rightfully belonging to its insureds in violation of California law, particularly the "Make Whole Rule." When State Farm policyholder Stuart Chandler of Fresno, Calif., was rear-ended, his personal automobile insurance policy entitled
Missouri Anti-Steering Bill Stalls But Will Be Revived in ’09
While the Missouri Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee passed Senate Bill 775 sponsored by Sen. Wes Shoemyer, the anti-steering bill isn’t likely to move any further since the legislative session ends on May 16. The bill requires insurance carriers to inform auto insurance policyholders on first contact that they can choose any
Hertz Becomes Preferred Car Rental Partner for Kia Motors America
The Hertz Corporation has been named a preferred car rental partner for Kia Motors America’s more than 640 dealerships in 50 states. Hertz will provide car rental services, including free pickup and return service and an expanded benefit program for Kia’s fixed-operations business. “A major part of Hertz’s long-term growth strategy is Hertz’s commitment to
Missouri Anti-Steering Bill Stalls But Will Be Revived in ’09
While the Missouri Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee passed Senate Bill 775 sponsored by Sen. Wes Shoemyer, the anti-steering bill isn’t likely to move any further since the legislative session ends on May 16. The bill requires insurance carriers to inform auto insurance policyholders on first contact that they can choose any
Class Action Suit Filed Against State Farm for Violation of “Make Whole Rule”
A class action lawsuit was filed today in United States Federal Court, Central District, alleging that State Farm is enriching itself with payments rightfully belonging to its insureds in violation of California law, particularly the "Make Whole Rule." When State Farm policyholder Stuart Chandler of Fresno, Calif., was rear-ended, his personal automobile insurance policy entitled
PPG Lends Support to SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference
PPG Automotive Refinish recently provided professional support to Pennsylvania SkillsUSA for its 2008 auto body and collision skills state competition held at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center – Willow Street campus. SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization serving high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled
Custom Bike Up For Grabs in Razor Gun Sweepstakes
Paint spraying equipment manufacturer Sharpe has announced the Razor Gun Custom Bike Sweepstakes for the chance to win a custom-designed and painted motorcycle. Stack’s Creative Customs, a Twin Cities custom bike fabricator, collaborated with Graco to create the ultimate custom-designed bike. It includes an air ride suspension on a LowLife Softtail frame with a rightside
Ford Approves Martin Senour’s Waterborne Paint System
Ford Motor Company recently approved the VORTEX waterborne refinish system from Martin Senour Paints for collision repair centers on a global basis. The VORTEX system has undergone the technical certification process to meet the Ford WSS-M2P100-D standard. "Martin Senour Paints has continually demonstrated excellent performance in testing to our rigid paint specifications", said Gerry Bonanni,