AASP-NJ Members Speak Out Against Appointment of Avery as CIC Chair
Avery holding position of CIC chairman represents “conflict of interest,” says AASP-NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant.
New Jersey Body Shop Owner Turns Down Meeting with State Farm on Paint and Materials
Believes insurer should be able to answer in writing how they can determine paint material rate based on “yes or no” question in their survey.
Body Shop Labor Rate Survey Website Launched in 12 States; Soon to Be Available to Entire U.S.
Designed to provide collision industry with prevailing rates throughout the U.S., site will feature sortable database and charge annual fee.
Spectra Premium Featured on ‘Two Guys Garage’
Company co-sponsored segment on popular Speed Channel show on complete repair of vehicle fuel system.
Boyd Group Reports 32.7 Percent Sales Increase in Second Quarter
Increase driven by sales from Cars Collision, Master Collision and 14 other new repair locations opened since April 1, 2011.
California Insurers Say New Auto Body Repair Regulations Biased Toward Shops
Association of California Insurance Companies says regulations could result in less consumer choice and higher repair bills.
U.S. Department of Energy Pushing for Stronger, Lighter Car Materials
Advanced high-strength steel, magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber being eyed for improved fuel economy.
Insurance Auto Auctions Donates $10,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Insurance Auto Auctions has contributed $10,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The contribution will support the Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign fund, which allows the Foundation to provide its annual student scholarships, school grants and the yearly Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 grant. “IAA is proud to provide financial support that will help
BodyShop Business Interviews Former State Farm Employee on Parts Procurement Initiative
Former estimating team manager believes State Farm stumbled in the way it introduced the parts program, but also believes the program will ultimately prove to be a good thing.
Matrix System Automotive Finishes Sponsors New History Channel Reality Show
“Counting Cars,” a spinoff of hit TV show “Pawn Stars,” will document Las Vegas-based car restoration and customization company that uses Matrix System products.
New Ad Agency to Specialize in Body Shop Marketing
A new St. Louis-based ad agency – B2B Automotive Marketing, LLC, a subdivision of Back 2 Basic Marketing – will offer a full range of marketing and design services for body shops, car dealerships and auto repair shops. Social media, website development, search engine optimization, e-mail marketing campaigns, branding and graphic design come a la
PPG Continues Support of Ohio State’s Formula Buckeyes Racing Team
Students design and fabricate formula-style racing car to compete in SAE challenges.
