CCAR Announces New President and CEO
Daren S. Fristoe, president and COO of the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR), announced that Charles E. Ayers of Midas International Corporation has accepted the position of president and CEO with CCAR effective Jan. 1. Fristoe has been actively seeking a replacement for some time, with his search focused on candidates with an extensive
Florida’s Auto Angels Present 12 Cars to Needy Families
On Dec. 20, Auto Angels, in association with The Mid Florida Chapter of Florida Auto Body Collision Alliance (FACA), presented 12 reconditioned vehicles to a dozen local families. Cheers and tears erupted throughout the ceremony as keys to newly reconditioned vehicles were presented and the pre-selected and notified men, women and children were led to
Fix Auto Provides Refurbished Vehicles to Seven Families Via Recycled Rides
Seven Fix Auto repair center locations participated this year in Recycled Rides, a national program sponsored by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) through which body shops repair and donate refurbished vehicles to families and service organizations in need. Because of their efforts, seven families were able to get back on the road, part of
Mass. Body Shops Hope to Pass Labor Rate Bill in 2012
The bill, which would establish an 11-member advisory committee on auto body labor rates, is expected to be considered this month by the legislature’s Joint Committee on Financial Services.
Babcox Media, Publisher of BodyShop Business, Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
Babcox Media Inc., publisher of BodyShop Business, announces its acquisition of Automotive Video Inc. (AVI), effective Jan. 1, 2012, extending its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets.
Washington’s Precision Collision Auto Body Converts 18 Shops to Waterborne
Precision Collision Auto Body in Northwest Washington State has converted all of its 18 collision centers to PPG Envirobase paint systems. Precision Collision is a family owned MSO just recently featured in the fall 2011 Volume 70, Number 2 edition of the PPG Repaint Reporter Magazine for their part in working toward a greener industry.
AASP/NJ Announces First-Ever ‘NORTHEAST Exhibitor Boot Camp’ Seminar
Throughout its 35-year history, the NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show has been a venue where repairers and exhibitors come together to better themselves and the industry. In keeping with this trend, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) recently announced that, in preparation for the 2012 installment of their flagship event, the association
NABC to Host Membership Appreciation Reception on the Eve of the Annual Golf Outing
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will hold its membership appreciation reception on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. The reception is being held in the Tapestry room in the Palm Springs Hilton. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available. This reception is being held for the members as a thank you for their dedication
Right to Repair Advances in Massachusetts: Certified Voter Signatures Approved by Secretary of State
The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition has says it has received an official letter from the Secretary of State’s office confirming that 83,180 signatures have been approved. This action moves the Right to Repair question toward the state’s 2012 ballot. “The number of signatures gathered in support of the ballot measure demonstrates that Massachusetts
CIC Repair Standards Advisory Committee Releases Draft Research
The Repair Standards Advisory Committee, formed by the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) to address the apparent appetite for standards in the United States collision repair industry, has released the quantitative results from the study it has been conducting.
The Top Collision News of 2011
State Farm’s shop locator list, lawsuits involving State Farm, and NACE’s departure from Las Vegas rank among BodyShop Business readers’ top interests this year. The top five stories are featured in today’s newsletter in order of rank and are also explained in this story.
Houston City Council Delays Vote on Licensing Ordinance
The Houston City Council has passed a motion to delay the vote for the Automotive Repair Shop Licensing Ordinance. The council remains divided on several items within the licensing ordinance, and the majority feels that more time should be granted in order to have input from additional small-business owners, as well as educate the five