Nebraska Auto Body Association Releases Statement on Parts Bidding
Cautions collision repairers to consider business impacts of insurer-mandated parts bidding initiatives.
Carlyle Group to Acquire Service King Collision Repair Centers
Founder Eddie Lennox to remain significant owner; largest independent U.S. auto body repair chain to expand nationally.
Third Cars and Coffee New Jersey Event To Take Place This Sunday
This year’s third Cars and Coffee New Jersey event will take place this Sunday, July 29 at the Knob Hill Country Lanes in Manalapan, N.J. This laid-back morning car show intends to bring car aficionados together in a relaxing, informal environment. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) Treasurer (and former president)
National Autobody Parts Warehouse Earns NSF International Certification
National Autobody Parts Warehouse Inc. is now certified by NSF International’s Automotive Collision Parts Distributor Certification Program. NSF International is an independent testing and certification organization with more than 20 years of automotive experience. The automotive collision parts distributor is one of the first companies to earn this certification. The NSF Automotive Collision Parts Distributor
Northern Michigan Body Shop Association Sponsors Straits of Mackinac Cruise
The Northern Michigan Body Shop Association is sponsoring its 5th Annual Straits of Mackinac Cruise. The event will be a fun filled night of food, door prizes and relaxation. The cruise boards Friday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Mackinaw City Dock and will depart at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for members are $30 per
Vehicle Service Group Increases Investments in Global Facilities
Vehicle Service Group (VSG), parent company of vehicle service equipment manufacturers Chief Automotive Technologies, Rotary Lift, Forward Lift, Direct Lift, Revolution Lift, Hanmecson, nogra and Blitz is making substantial investments in its global manufacturing facilities. The company is investing more than $1 million in its North American manufacturing facility this year, and recently broke
Caliber Collision’s Food Drive Donates 172,000 Meals to Local Food Banks
Food drive in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas results in 22,000 food items, $5,400 in donations and matching corporate contribution of $26,871.
Limited Time Discount for I-CAR Introductory Courses Ends July 30
Businesses can save at least 30 percent on the series, which serves as an overview of the collision repair industry.
Garmat USA Offers Trip for Two to SEMA in Sharp Shooter Contest
Other prizes include leather jackets to five top finalists and custom Garmat Sharp Shooter caps to first 100 entrants.
House Committee Holds Hearing on Impact of Dodd-Frank Insurance Regulations
Panelists remark on Federal Insurance Office in testimonies.
State Farm Recognizes I-CAR Platinum Training for Auto Claim Employees
Company-sponsored Platinum Individual program to assist in professional development.
CARSTAR Adds Escondido, Calif., Shop to Network
Autopark Appearance Center has served “hidden city” of Escondido for more than 30 years and expands CARSTAR’s presence in Southern California.