Technical: The Art of the Refinish
There is a lot that goes into making an “invisible repair” from the refinish side. Here are some procedures to get you off to a good start.
CARS to Feature Expanded Mechanical Specialty and Technical Training
The CARS program will feature more mechanical specialty and technical training than ever before, with additional sessions focused on leadership from all segments of the automotive service repair industry.
Car-O-Liner Florida Expands Warehouse and Training Center
The facility includes 7,750 square feet, of which over 5,000 square feet is climate-controlled for warehousing equipment, clamp rentals and parts, and general office space.
Concerns Loom Following AAA Headlight Study
AAA’s test results suggest that halogen headlights, found in more than 80 percent of vehicles on the road today, may fail to safely illuminate unlit roadways at speeds as low as 40 mph.
Maylan Newton and Bob Greenwood to Lead CARS Inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum
Newton and Greenwood will moderate and deliver training at the Forum on Friday, July 24th during the NACE | CARS 2015 conference and exposition, taking place at the COBO Center in Detroit, Mich., July 21-25.
LKQ Corporation and Ford Renew Patent License Agreement
The license agreement grants to LKQ the exclusive right to distribute aftermarket replicas of Ford automotive parts covered by U.S. design patents.
NASTF General Meeting Highlights OEM Validation of Collision Repair
Panel discusses OEMs’ increasing concern about the repair of their vehicles.
Radiator Assemblies Join Genuine GM Rewards Powertrain Program
Genuine GM Rewards Program participants are now eligible to receive redeemable points equivalent to two percent of list price with the purchase of Genuine GM Parts radiator assemblies from their participating GM dealers.
LORD Fusor Joins National Auto Body Council As Diamond Member
The company joins 31 Diamond members and nearly 300 total National Auto Body Council members across the country who donate time and resources for community service programs.
Dallas-Area Body Shops Take On Insurance Companies
Body shops join other shops around the country in calling out insurers for “requiring” the use of cheaper parts and specifying how much time they should spend on repairs.