BASF Donates Waterborne Technology to Kansas-Based Collision Education Program
Company also donates $5,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association to Match American Red Cross Donations
Association will match up to $10,000 in donations to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts for Superstorm Sandy.
CARSTAR Announces National Partnership with iPods for Wounded Veterans
Charity donates iPods, iPads, eReaders to service members in recovery.
DuPont Performance Services Offers Repairer- and Jobber-Led CE Courses
DuPont Performance Services, along with RR Custom Solutions and Cape School, is offering a series of repairer/jobber-led course options. The new, interactive series of courses provides an opportunity for repairers and DuPont jobbers to offer education to agents and repair policyholders as they apply for insurance. The courses also help existing policyholders prevent accidents, and
I-CAR Recognizes OEM Relationships at SEMA
I-CAR held a press conference at last week’s SEMA Show, concentrating on its relationship with an increasing number of leading vehicle manufacturers. Nissan/Infiniti, Chrysler and Honda were recognized for recently introducing collision repair network programs that require the industry-recognized I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation, while 15 vehicle manufacturers include the I-CAR Welding Qualification Series or
ASRW 2012 Deemed ‘Solid Event’
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) reports that 2012 was a solid event for industry professionals, with well-attended key events, compelling education and a world-class trade show floor. ASRW featured 237 exhibiting companies, with 43 new exhibitors and 16,652 attendees. “By all standards and measurements, ASRW 2012 was a successful event,” stated Ron Pyle, ASA
Mitchell’s Latest Trends Report Examines Deductibles’ Impact on Severity
Link between flat collision repair severity and the rise in deductibles over the past six years analyzed.
New ASA Members Eligible to Win $100 Gift Card
Now through Dec. 7, new members can enter to win a Visa gift card.
Ford Adds New Parts to Collision Parts Truckload Program
Program receives 36 new parts with an average overall list price reduction of 17 percent.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Ultimate Collision Education Makeover Winners
Nichols Career Center (Jefferson City, Mo.) and Manhattan Area Technical College (Manhattan, Kan.) receive $50,000 grants.
SEMA Attendee Wins Battery-Operated Dent Puller in SCRS Prize Giveaway
Washington collision repairer is the lucky winner in a raffle drawing featuring prizes donated by sponsors of SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education series.
Ford Mach 40 Wins ‘Best in Show’ at 2012 Gran Turismo Awards
David Eckert’s hot rod to be featured in PlayStation video game.