Automotive Body Parts Association Announces Support of PARTS Act
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) today announced its support of the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales (PARTS) Act. The PARTS Act seeks to revise the current design patent law and reduce the period during which car companies can enforce their design patents on collision repair parts against alternative suppliers from 14 years
I-CAR Presents Aluminum Intensive Repair Webinar to RDA/IMPACT Members
I-CAR recently presented a webinar about aluminum intensive repairs to RDA/IMPACT Members and IMPACT Elite Collision Shops. Presented by Jeffe Poole, performance training coordinator for I-CAR, members learned valuable information about aluminum intensive vehicles, including: How the distinctive characteristics of aluminum require proper electrode wire and rivet type and length selection Straightening considerations Removal and
Collex Collision Experts Opens Collision Training Facility
Michigan-based multi-shop operator to host open house and tour of Technical Training Center on May 2.
Masters School of Autobody Management Releases Summer 2013 Class Schedule
Courses run through July and take place at school’s Galesburg, Ill., headquarters.
PartsChannel Inc. Pledges Support of PARTS Act
PartsChannel Inc. has announced its support of congressional legislation that addresses design patents issued by auto manufacturers on collision repair parts. Senate Judiciary Committee members Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), along with House Judiciary Committee members U.S. Representative Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 1663, Promoting
Mattei Compressors Sponsors NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
After a successful run in February at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at Daytona International Speedway, Mattei Compressors Inc. has once again teamed up with ThorSport Racing to sponsor a truck at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Race. The race will take place Friday, May 17 at
Hunter Engineering R&D Manager Named 2013 Inventor of the Year
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis grants award to Mike Douglas for years of innovation.
California Body Shop Offers Free Estimate Service Via Skype
Elite Auto Collision, a body shop located in La Mesa, Calif., is allowing customers the opportunity to show damage to their cars via Skype to get an instant estimate. Customers can get to know the staff who can answer their questions, handle their jobs, schedule an estimate appointment or simply get a preliminary estimate by
U.S. Legislation Introduces Aftermarket Parts Act
Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales Act of 2013 (PARTS) would reduce exclusivity period of OEM patents for parts from 14 to 2.5 years.
ASA Announces New Board of Directors
New members sworn in during annual business meeting in Hurst, Texas.
Omaha CARSTAR Shops Train Local Firefighters on Latest Vehicle Technology
Two Omaha, Neb., collision repair shops, Don & Ron’s CARSTAR and Silver Hammer CARSTAR, recently hosted emergency training for area firefighters. The First Responder Emergency Extrication program (F.R.E.E.), a partnership between the National Auto Body Council and Holmatro Rescue Equipment, keeps first responders abreast of the rapid changes in vehicle design. High strength steel,
I-CAR Responds to Letter from Collision Industry Associations
Training organization firmly states that OEM procedures are “the industry standard for complete and safe repairs.”