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True2Form Is Newest Corporate Member of SCRS

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Cleveland, Ohio-based True2Form Collision Repair Centers has joined the association as a corporate member. Founded in 1998, True2Form operates 38 facilities in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio. "SCRS knows how to provide a reliable focus for industry issues, which is especially important to us since

Second-Year Terms in Full Swing for NACE Event and Council Chairs

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the 2008 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) today announced that Darrell Amberson, the current ASA Collision Division Director, has once again accepted the appointment as the 2008 Event Chairman, which includes serving as chairman of the 20-plus member NACE Attendee Advisory Council.  Returning as the exhibitor advisory council

Ohio Body Shops Warn of Federal Tax ID Theft

At least two Ohio body shops recently had their federal tax identification numbers stolen and are warning other shops to safeguard theirs. Dawn Hilty, owner of Wingate Body Shop in Findlay, Ohio, and vice president of the Ohio Body Shop Owners Association, says someone recently acquired her shop’s federal tax ID number and has been

Connecticut Repairers Win Unanimous Supreme Court Decision on Steering

The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) today announced that it won a significant victory in its pending lawsuit against The Hartford Fire Insurance Company, with the Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously upholding a lower court certification of the class action. ABAC, along with three Connecticut auto body repair shops, allege that the insurance company engaged

Key Massachusetts Legislative Committee OKs Right to Repair Bill

Following extensive debate, a Massachusetts legislative committee has approved legislation (House Bill 296) that will provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic repair information and tools that car companies make available to their franchised dealers. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure voted to report the landmark legislation out of committee

Key Massachusetts Legislative Committee OKs Right to Repair Bill

Following extensive debate, a Massachusetts legislative committee has approved legislation (House Bill 296) that will provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic repair information and tools that car companies make available to their franchised dealers. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure voted to report the landmark legislation out of committee

Ford Adds New Collision Parts to “Truckload Program”

Ford Motor Company’s Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has added 45 new collision parts to its “Truckload Program,” which offers deep discounts to collision repair shops and Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers that purchase in bulk quantities.   More than 360 popular parts make up the program. The 45 new parts, including grilles, fascias, mirrors,

Quincy Compressor Acquires Air Perfection

Quincy Compressor Inc., a manufacturer of reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors, has acquired Air Perfection, a privately-held company. Air Perfection distributes the full-line of Quincy Compressor products and is located in Dixon, Calif., northeast of San Francisco. Air Perfection is the first Quincy Compressor company store and will continue to operate under its own

PPG Launches CertifiedFirst Network Webinar Series

PPG Automotive Refinish today announced that the CertifiedFirst Network will launch a series of monthly Webinars to support collision center owners in their efforts to successfully market their shops to consumers and insurers. The Webinars will cover a wide range of topics designed to help develop business and customer relationships and capitalize on insurance company

Connecticut Repairers Win Unanimous Supreme Court Decision on Steering

The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) today announced that it won a significant victory in its pending lawsuit against The Hartford Fire Insurance Company, with the Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously upholding a lower court certification of the class action.   ABAC, along with three Connecticut auto body repair shops, allege that the insurance company

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