ASA Ohio Expresses Opposition to PartsTrader in Letter to State Farm CEO
Association encourages insurer to make parts system voluntary to Select Service shops, not mandatory.
Web-Est Updates Collision Estimating Software
Web-Est has announced an update to its collision estimating program. New features include the following: Multiple payments can now be applied on any estimate on the payment information tab after turning this feature on through your print profile set up in your rate profile section. You now have the ability to turn on/off printing on
AkzoNobel to Host Third Annual Sustainability Leadership Symposium at SEMA
Collision industry members will gather to discuss sustainability practices Monday, Nov. 4.
AudaExplore Adds Chrysler Build Data to Product Portfolio
Expansion brings data accuracy to every country where Chrysler vehicles are sold through AudaExplore’s AudaVIN vehicle identification technology.
Severstal North America Achieves 42 Percent Weight Reduction In Steel Vehicle Parts
Severstal North America (SNA), one of the largest steel producers in the U.S., reports that it is helping its automotive customers achieve lighter weight, stronger vehicles using the latest Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) technologies, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and new grades of high-strength and high-formability steel, all while keeping costs low. "We have been working
Mike & Jerry’s Paint and Supply Acquires New Location
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has announced that one of its members, Mike & Jerry’s Paint and Supply, acquired a new location in Gulfport, Miss. The store will operate under the name “Mike & Jerry’s Pro Body Shop Supply.” Mike & Jerry’s Paint and Supply has been in business for 43 years. They have four
AASP-MN Files Complaint on PartsTrader with Department of Commerce
Association wants to prevent State Farm from mandating that Minnesota shops use PartsTrader; communication with Attorney General is next.
CAPA Tops 60 Million Certified Parts
Number represents total number of parts CAPA Certified since 1990.
CARSTAR Enters Jacksonville, Fla., Market with New Shop
American CARSTAR Collision owned by Randy Sikes is first CARSTAR location in Jacksonville.
No Money, and the Customer and the Vehicle Are Gone
A customer left with her vehicle, my money and the unpaid deductible. How do I get my money? Do I need a collection agency?
Service King Acquires Tri County Collision Center in Texas
MSO now has more than 80 locations in Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
Chrysler’s Todd Chizmar Appointed to I-CAR International Board of Directors
Chizmar has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, the last 14 in technical and management roles at Chrysler.