Editor’s Notes: So Long, Jim
When I found out Jim Smith, a fellow editor of mine, passed away suddenly on Feb. 17th, it felt a little like I lost my lifeline.
South Carolina Body Shop Questions Allstate on Customer’s Repair
A South Carolina body shop has called out Allstate due to what it claims are faulty repairs of a customer’s car. On Feb. 23rd, Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop was contacted by an Allstate insured who had been referred to one of
North Carolina Auto Body Shops Now Have to Charge Labor Tax
Tax rate of 6.75 percent on all labor could lead to more total losses and higher insurance premiums.
South Carolina Body Shop Owner Takes on State Farm Over Botched Repair
After inspecting the car repaired by a Select Service shop, Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop came up with a corrective estimate total of $5,423.03, far more than State Farm’s estimate of $519.
Dan Young Resigns as Brand President of CARSTAR
CARSTAR Canada President Michael Macaluso takes over as interim president of North America.
Editor’s Notes: It’s That Time
My son’s got car fever, it’s all he can think about, and he wants it right now.
Bill Would Prevent Mississippi Body Shops from Charging Labor Rates Above National Average
Senate Bill 2187 would add the following language to Mississippi Code 83-11-501: In no event shall a motor vehicle repair shop charge labor rates above the average national rate charged for like-kind work, without the express approval of the commissioner of insurance.
Editor’s Notes: What Would Your Business Look Like If Disney Ran It?
While Disney World and the auto body business might seem light years apart, there are several lessons the auto body industry can learn from the “happiest place on earth.”
Editor’s Notes: MIG Weld Master
I recently took an online I-CAR course and had so much fun that I asked I-CAR if they could get me into a live class where I could do some hands-on training, and they were more than happy to oblige.
SCRS Releases Aluminum and Steel Presentations from 2015 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at SEMA
Presentations focused on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology.
Editor’s Notes: I Fell in Love with a Lambo
I set my eyes on a Lamborghini at SEMA. She was charcoal gray with black rims and style lines that made her look like she was moving while standing still.
Innovative Tools & Technologies Wins SEMA Show New Product Award for SUNMATCH Colour Match Tool
This handheld rechargeable work light has excellent color recognition properties and is easy to carry in the pocket or in the work belt with the built-in clip.
