Opening of North Carolina Shop to Showcase Lean, DCR Systems
Mentor, Ohio-based DCR Systems and Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota joined forces last year to build a state-of-the-art, 12,000-square-foot accident repair center near the dealer’s Hickory property. Featuring DCR’s patent-pending lean-based production process, Mike Johnson’s Collision Center opened to the public March 28. The grand opening of the center on June 11 will feature a ribbon-cutting
Tennessee House Passes Unfair Trade Practices and Unfair Claims Settlement Act
The Tennessee House passed the Unfair Trade Practices and Unfair Claims Settlement Act of 2008 (Senate Bill 4208) on May 13 and it’s now on its way to the governor’s desk. The law as it stands now includes unfair insurance claims practices under general laws for unfair trade practices. This new bill addresses unfair claims
Tennessee House Passes Unfair Trade Practices and Unfair Claims Settlement Act
The Tennessee House passed the Unfair Trade Practices and Unfair Claims Settlement Act of 2008 (Senate Bill 4208) on May 13 and it’s now on its way to the governor’s desk. The law as it stands now includes unfair insurance claims practices under general laws for unfair trade practices. This new bill addresses unfair claims
Marscin Assumes New Role as Development Administrator for I-CAR Education Foundation
Melissa Marscin has rejoined the staff of the I-CAR Education Foundation as development administrator. Marscin formerly worked as senior products and services specialist for the I-CAR Education Foundation and then for I-CAR. In her new role, Marscin will be responsible for implementing fundraising and grant programs including school curriculum grants, instructor training grants and student
ASA Announces New Board of Directors
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its new board of directors, installed during the association’s Annual Convention May 1-3 in Santa Clara, Calif. The installation of the board took place during ASA’s Celebration of Excellence May 3. Reggie Denney, AAM, of Reggie Denney Auto Repair in Eden, North Carolina, was named chairman of ASA’s
GEICO Opens New Auto Repair Xpress in Pennsylvania
GEICO has brought its Auto Repair Xpress (ARX) program to West Chester, Pa. Much like Progressive’s concierge program, GEICO bills at as a “pain-free approach to collision repair” for the consumer. Customers drop off their vehicles at an ARX shop, meet a GEICO auto damage adjuster there to evaluate the repairs needed and drive away
PPG Ferrari Red Finish Worn By 2008 Ridler Award Winner
PPG Ferrari Rosso Corsa Red was selected as the paint finish of choice on “Ferrambo,” the 2008 winner of the Ridler Award. The award is presented to the most outstanding new custom car making its debut appearance at the Detroit Autorama, held each year in March. It marks the second time in three years that
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
VeriFacts Honors Collision Industry Vet With Coach of the Year Award
VeriFacts Automotive has presented its annual Coach of the Year Award to Don Peers, a 39-year veteran of the collision repair industry from Nebraska. Peers is an ASE Master Certified technician, has earned his AAM (Accredited Automotive Manager) from AMI, is a member of both the I-CAR and Nebraska Auto Body Associations Halls of Fame
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