Leading Edge Auto Refinishes Welcomes New Technical Service Specialist
Leading Edge Auto Refinishes, Inc., a single-line BASF ColorSource distributor based in Tempe, Ariz., has added Dana Padilla as their fourth full-tiime technical service specialist. Padilla, who started his new job on Aug. 30, has nearly 30 years of collision experience. He began his career in 1983 as an automotive refinisher. Since then, he has
Sherwin-Williams Hosts ‘Estimating Solutions for Profit’ Training Class
Program is part of company’s A-Plus Network University EcoLean training series.
Copart Contributes $15,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Demonstrating its support for the future of the industry, Copart has donated $15,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The $15,000 contribution will support the foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign fund, which assists in providing annual student scholarships, school grants and the Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 school grant. “Copart is proud to support the
‘Taking Back Our Repair Industry’ Association Creates Global Voice for Collision Repairers
Founder says, “The independent repair industry is at the brink of extinction. If we don’t act now, there will only be the ‘insurance repair industry.'”
AVI Education Scholarship Recipient Announced
Charlene Parlett, owner of Southeast Auto Service & Repair in Hinesville, Ga., receives $1,000 to help cover expenses during the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service.
Nagy’s Collision Specialists Expands to Seven Locations in Ohio
Takeover of collision repair facility at Doug Chevrolet represents expansion into a new county.
ASRW Welcome Party to Take Place at Mardi Gras World
Event sponsored by CCC Information Services will feature Mardi Gras parade floats and sculptures.
Content, Speakers for NACE’s MSO Symposium Released
Event to include panel discussion with representatives from ABRA, Gerber, Caliber and Service King.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Offers Industry Sessions During NACE
Educational sessions will be held Friday, Oct. 12.
BODYPROS Collision Repair Offers Fall Continuing Education Classes
BODYPROS Collision Repair, a group of Des Moines-based collision repair centers, will offer continuing education classes to auto insurance agents this fall. Auto insurance agents are required to take a certain number of hours of continuing education classes each year to maintain their license. BODYPROS Collision Repair has been offering these offline classes for the
NHTSA Finalizes Air Bag On-Off Switch Regulation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized its rulemaking for retrofitting on-off switches for air bags. Currently, NHTSA has a regulation that allows automobile dealers and repair businesses to install retrofit on-off switches for air bags in vehicles owned by anyone who has requested and received approval of one by the agency. It
Team PRP Adds Y-Yard Auto & Truck to Network
Effective September 1, Y-Yard Auto & Truck, Inc., located in Effingham, Ill., became the latest automotive recycler to join the Team PRP network. This addition increases Team PRP’s nationwide association to 126 members. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Y-Yard to our membership,” said Kent Rothwell, owner of Weaver Parts and chair of