‘Disruption’ was Top Trend for Automotive Claims and Collision Repair Industries in 2011
CCC’s 2012 Crash Course report explores the impact of world events, new technologies and severe weather patterns on the industry’s supply chain, repair and insurance costs, and CSI.
2012 WIN Conference Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
Applications will now be received through Friday, March 23.
Wisconsin Girl Shows She’s Better Than the Boys at SkillsUSA Competition
Liz Moore got into collision at 17 years old…but it wasn’t the kind of collision she’s now studying at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI). More like “collisions” – the crash-em-up type that occur in demolition derbies.
Donations Needed for Maryland Vo-Tech Skills Competition
Tools for Teens is aiming to raise $5,000 to assist body and paint students participating in Maryland’s state-level Skills USA competition.
California Bill Would Repeal Aftermarket Crash Part Disclosure on Estimates
Bill would remove disclosure statement on estimate and state that certified aftermarket crash parts would be “presumed sufficient to return the motor vehicle to its pre-loss condition.”
Insure.com Ranks Most and Least Expensive States for Car Insurance
Insure.com’s 2012 study of average car insurance rates across the country reveals that Louisiana leads the nation in auto premiums.
Registration, Booth Sales on Record Pace for Next Weekend’s NORTHEAST 2012
AASP/NJ’s flagship event takes place March 9, 10 and 11.
Collision Billing Service Promises to Get Body Shops Paid Properly for Necessary Repairs
A collision billing service launched in July 2011 says it will track what was paid or not paid on collision repair jobs in its own claims database in order to get collision repair facilities paid properly for procedures that are typically denied by insurers or labeled as “included.”
Allstate Receives I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Recognition for Second Year
The Gold Class designation is the highest recognition for training in the collision repair industry.
PPG MVP Conference Sold Out
PPG MVP Business Solutions announced that its annual spring conference is sold out and registration is now closed.
GM Fast Cash Rebate Processing Available on EstimateScrubber.com
VehicleOwnersGuide.com announced that collision repair users of its EstimateScrubber.com can now process GM Fast Cash Rebates. The Fast-Cash program offers Visa gift cards loaded with the rebate values of the parts. A $15 per-part rebate is offered on eligible fascias, headlamp assemblies, bumpers, hoods, energy absorbers, bumper reinforcement bars, radiator core supports and tail lamp
Caliber Collision Centers Continues Expansion Across Los Angeles Area
New Torrance shop represents 101st center in southwest and 46th in California.