New Jersey Body Shop Owner Queries State Farm CEO Again on Paint & Materials
Unsatisfied with State Farm’s response to his initial letter, Don Harvey of International Collision Service takes aim again at their $28 per hour paint & materials rate.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Centers in Florida and Maryland
Multiple shop operator now has 141 U.S. locations, with two additional locations acquired and soon to be in operation.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2012 Scholarship Winners
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has announced the recipients of the scholarships in collision repair that were created to assist deserving students pursuing a career in the collision industry. These awards are part of more than $125,000 in scholarships given out in April 2012 by the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The winners include: Collision Repair
SCRS Seeks Consumer Message Points for 2013 Calendar
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recently announced the launch of a 2013 calendar program which will feature consumer messaging points and tips to help collision repair consumers better understand what to look for in a collision repair facility, what questions to ask and what rights they have. To ensure that the customized calendar
ASA Reports Info Uncovered in Study of State Farm’s Parts Program
Association finds majority of repairers (the majority of whom are non-Select Service shops) are against program, but acknowledges some Select Service shops’ actions show lack of support too.
AASP/NJ Eighth Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing Rescheduled
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s eighth annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 21. The original May date was moved due to inclement weather. The event will take place at the Colonia Country Club in Colonia, New Jersey. More than 100 players and dozens of
Georgia Collision Industry Association to Hold Legal Seminar
Power of Attorney, Assignment of Proceeds and anti-trust will be some of the topics covered by Ray Gunder, Barrett Smith and others.
Consumer Watchdog Seeks to Stop Google’s Driverless Cars
Group is certain these cars will be available sooner than most predict and will not allow adequate protection of consumers’ private data.
CRX Program Now Available to ASA Collision Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Fix Auto USA have announced a strategic partnership regarding Fix Auto’s Collision Repair Experts (CRX) program. CRX, a division of Fix Auto USA, provides marketing and operational solutions designed with auto body shops in mind. Customizable based on a specific shop’s needs, CRX provides a variety of tools to
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Is First and Second at 2012 Indy 500
ULTRA 7000 basecoat-clearcoat refinish system was on both Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon’s cars as they crossed the finish line.
DuPont Unveils New No. 24 Chevrolet 20th Anniversary Paint Scheme
Jeff Gordon will drive new Hot Hues Cosmic Dust Silver Metallic No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet in NASCAR season finale in November.
Chief Sponsors SkillsUSA Collision Repair Championship for 26th Year
Manufacturer to supply frame rack, computerized measuring system and damage simulators to event that prepares students for careers in collision repair.
