Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it. Maryland House Bill 1057 was signed into law by the governor in May and added the new requirement to Commercial Law 14-1002. The bill mandates that before beginning any repair work on
Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it. Maryland House Bill 1057 was signed into law by the governor in May and added the new requirement to Commercial Law 14-1002. The bill mandates that before beginning any repair work on
Legislative Lowdown
Federal – Reps. David Scott (D-Ga.) and Geoff Davis (R-Ky.) have introduced H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). The bill aims to modernize the current system of insurance agent licensing as it applies to those who are registered in multiple states. If passed, H.R. 5611 will establish
Legislative Lowdown
Connecticut – A Connecticut bill that would require disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles was recently approved by the state’s Senate. House Bill 5152 will now go to Gov. M. Jodi Rell for final approval. If passed, the bill would require
I-CAR Appoints Market Development Analyst
I-CAR has appointed Robert Humpal to market development analyst. Humpal will report to I-CAR Director of Marketing Joyce Kasmer and will be responsible for data mining and statistical analysis/modeling to identify key touch factors that influence and/or predict customer behavior. He’ll also be accountable for collecting and analyzing market segment and industry data to support
MIRROR HANGER
Paint your mirrors and other individual parts with the assistance of the new MIRROR HANGER. This 2-Part system is the answer for holding all sizes of mirrors for painting! Just attach the mirror to the holding handle, lift the handle from the base and spray. The powerful Magnetic Base will hold all the weight, guaranteed!
Dry Waterborne Basecoat in Two Minutes
AMH Canada Ltd. says its new hand-held version of the Spectra-Jet dries waterborne basecoatin as little as two minutes per coat. Plus, it can run on reduced air supplies and still achieve fast drying results. A trigger valve makes it a one-hand operation. The product was launched in both North America and Europe in May
Weld Exotic Metals
This new compact single-phase 200 Amp MIG inverter power source offers fully automatic synergic and pulsed-synergic MIG welding and brazing capabilities for high-strength steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel and all aluminum alloys. It also features a broad range of pre-programmed synergic curves. Call (800) 622-8665 or visit www.mactools.com.
Hang Parts Neatly
The Easy Hang parts hanging system will support up to 200 lbs. on each hanger and can easily be set up and removed by a single individual. The hanger suspends overhead and folds neatly against the spraybooth wall when not in use. Visit www.afc-ca.com.
Low-Cost Estimating
Web-Est caters to the small to mid-size collision repair market by providing low-cost ($99 monthly), logic-based estimating software online. It uses Mitchell International’s collision repair data, and its online Internet marketing service helps shops get new business. Call (888) 362-8790 or visit www.web-est.com for a free 14-day online trial.
Great Quality Without the Frills
Wanda is a complete and compact automotive refinish system for customers wanting great quality without the frills. It has a complete color offer, a class-leading color retrieval system and color tools, exceptional color match, easy application and great appearance. Visit www.wandarefinish.com.
Filter for Waterbornes
The 125 micron and 200 micron welded-in filters save time by improving paint flow, eliminating the need to pre-strain paint with separate equipment and enhancing overall performance. The 125 features a finer mesh to better filter out clumps and coagulated particles that can be found in waterborne paints. Visit www.3M/com/automotive.
