Body Shop Associations
Labor Rate, Tech Shortage Highlight Education at NORTHEAST

The AASP/NJ has updated its slate of educational programming for the NORTHEAST show March 18-20 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center.

AASP/MA Executive Director Pens Op-Ed on Mass. Labor Rate

Lucky Papageorg takes aim at why Massachusetts is at the “bottom of the pack” for collision repair reimbursement rates.

CIECA Announces 2022 Board of Trustees Officers

The officers will serve on CIECA’s executive committee, which oversees business matters throughout the year and plans the agenda for CIECA board meetings.

CIECA to Hold Webinar on Information Privacy

Brandon Laur of CCi Global Technologies will talk about data privacy and security trends and how they will impact the collision industry and customers.

SEMA Launch Pad to be Featured on History Channel

SEMA Launch Pad will be featured for the first time on a nationwide television special on Feb. 13 on the History Channel.

AASP/NJ to Host Training Event on Overcoming Insurer Objections

The event will be presented via Zoom by Tim Ronak of AkzoNobel on Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m.

Nominations Open for 2022 SEMA Hall of Fame

Induction to the Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association and honors the pioneers who have contributed to the growth of the automotive aftermarket over a long period of time.

AASP/NJ to Award Second Annual Young Technician Grant

An up-and-coming auto body technician will walk away from this year’s NORTHEAST Show with $5,000 worth of tools or equipment.

Wisconsin Repairers Create Consumer Video on Co-pay

The WCRP created this video due to shops being put in the position of absorbing the cost difference when insurance negotiations fail.

DCR Systems Joins CIECA as Corporate Member

Based in Ohio, DCR Systems develops on-site accident repair facilities for auto dealers seeking to outsource this function as an additional fixed operation.

SEMA Scholarship Application Period Now Open

The 2022 SEMA Scholarship application period for students preparing for careers in the automotive or performance parts industries is now open and will run through March 1, 2022.

SEMA Offers Professional Development Training for Future Leaders

A two-day, in-person Dale Carnegie program is available exclusively to SEMA Future Leaders Network members at a significant discount.