PPG Conducts Lean Six Sigma Training for Toyota Dealerships
PPG’s Business Solutions Group led the instruction of its MVP Green Belt Training for a class of 12 Toyota collision center managers in the southeast region, Nov. 8-11. Hosted by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, the training was held at its Vehicle Processing Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Southeast Toyota is the world’s largest independent distributor of
Toyota Position Statement Outlines Concerns About Untested Aftermarket Crash Parts
In light of several tests that have recently been conducted on untested structural aftermarket parts by collision repair professionals, Toyota Motor Sales USA says it has become increasingly concerned with how the use of untested parts could potentially affect vehicle structure, airbag deployment and occupant safety. Toyota has released the following position statement highlighting the
Toyota Gives Away Three iPads, Links Repairers to Online Resources at 2010 NACE Expo
Toyota says it has proven that independent shops have connections at Toyota. Not only were attendees of NACE 2010 able to experience live demonstrations of online technical information services, and the latest training techniques and courses Toyota offers, three attendees also became winners of new Apple iPads. Toyota congratulates the following winners: • Kathryn Nickerson
AkzoNobel and Toyota Create the ‘Toyota Production System for Collision’
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas and Toyota Motor Sales, USA have agreed to combine experience and resources surrounding process improvement methods for collision repair operations, resulting in the Toyota Production System for Collision (TPS-C). The endeavor weaves the Process Centered Environment methodology, launched by AkzoNobel in 2008, and the experiences of Toyota’s Production System, into a
Allstate Files Lawsuit Against Toyota Over Acceleration Issue
Allstate filed a lawsuit against Toyota last Friday in hopes of recovering $3 million-plus it paid out for claims in accidents related to sudden acceleration. The suit claims Toyota disregarded evidence of acceleration problems in its automobiles and did not install a brake override system that would have prevented accidents. Like other lawsuits, the Allstate
New I-CAR Course: Collision Repair for Toyota Lexus and Scion Vehicles
I-CAR has introduced its newest course, Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus, and Scion Vehicles (TOY01). The course offers students training on repair procedures specific to Toyota vehicles, including advanced vehicle structures, hybrid systems and driver-assist systems. "This course was developed for industry professionals involved in the collision repair process who can benefit from understanding Toyota’s
Toyota Releases New Position Statement on Cabin Reinforcements
The company has issued a revised position on the repair of high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) occupant cabin reinforcements.
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, Is Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, has been named the Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year. Recognized for its success within the automotive repair industry, the collision center received the highest honor from Toyota Motor Sales, USA. The award is based on meeting Toyota’s standards for customer service and rigid criteria for productivity in numerous
Power Window, Moon Roof Initialization on ’09 Toyota 4Runner
Electronic vehicle systems have made vehicles more comfortable and convenient to drive. They’ve also increased vehicle safety immeasurably. In your shop, however, they make complex repairs even more complex. Every vehicle has different initialization and reset procedures for a growing list of systems. Searching for instructions takes time – and money! OE information is a
Over 100 Participate in University of Toyota’s Estimator Certification Program with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
With more than 115 of it s estimators and managers attending the University of Toyota “Estimating Solutions for Profit” classes last year, the company recently announced its continued relationship with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes to offer the program as part of Toyota’s Estimator Certification Program. “Estimating Solutions for Profit” is a seven-hour, hands-on workshop that provides