Lawsuit Over Defective Airbags Leads to Hyundai Recall
Settlement addresses allegations that airbags in some 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover vehicles failed to deploy in some types of collisions.
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Motor Vehicle Safety Provisions in Highway Bills
Many witnesses expressed concern for overlapping themes that included standards for use of new technology in vehicles, safety of passengers and importance of accountability for vehicle-related mishaps.
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.”
NHTSA Investigating Post-Crash Fire Risk in Chevy Volts
The agency became concerned after a Volt it crash-tested caught fire three weeks later.
Girl Power: Perspectives from Three Young Female Techs
These top-performing young women are proving there’s room for more than just boys in the collision repair industry. Meet Haley Krueger, Jessica Anderson and Alley Domar.
‘Petty Blue’ Goes Green: Petty’s Garage Converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
BASF Automotive Refinish has announced that Richard Petty, famed NASCAR driver and one of the most respected figures in motorsports, has converted Petty’s Garage to BASF R-M Onyx HD waterborne paint. Petty is known in racing circles for a trademark shade of blue that is prominent on his race cars. “Petty Blue” was born out
TSBs Can Generate an Additional Income Stream
So what does it mean for you to “one up” the competition? You’ve invested time and money to install the latest and greatest software systems throughout your business. You have the best frame rack and electronic measuring devices available on the market. You have the most talented welders who allow you to replace panels and
Michigan Paint Mixing Equipment Manufacturer Celebrates 70th Anniversary
As Dedoes Industries of Walled Lake, Mich., celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, owner Nancy Dedoes Amberger recalls how the company she owns came to be the only manufacturer of paint mixing equipment for the automotive and industrial refinish industries in the United States. “When my grandfather heard of Henry Ford and his success, he
Insurers Sue Toyota Over Acceleration Crashes
Toyota is being sued by seven insurance companies in an attempt to recover money paid to cover crashes reportedly caused by sudden acceleration, the Los Angeles Times reported. The insurers are seeking more than $230,000 for 14 crashes throughout the United States. The insurers quote data blaming 725 crashes on the problem and say Toyota
Diminished Value: Fact or Fiction?
Whether or not you agree with or support the idea that customers’ vehicles lose significant portions of their value after they leave your shops, the market has spoken to the issue, and it appears to be an inescapable fact.
