Publisher’s Perspective: Harnessing the Internet
At several recent industry conferences I attended, social media was the topic of much conversation. Everyone wanted to know what this new phenomenon is and should they be doing it. I think the discussion warrants a closer look at the Internet, which is, of course, the medium that social media exists within. Any discussion about
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Selects Summit’s Digital Marketing Platform as Member Benefit
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) and Summit Mobile Solutions announced today that Help I Crashed My Car – the collision industry’s customer service, sales, marketing, advertising, communication and digital marketing platform – is now available to all AASP affiliates and members as a special member benefit. According to Summit, Help I Crashed My
AASP Announces Industry Grant Initiative, New Member Benefits
At its spring board meeting, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) voted to establish an industry grant program and added two new offerings to its menu of member benefits. Held in San Diego, the meeting also included a tour of the headquarters of Mitchell 1 and Mitchell International. AASP board members approved a proposal
Diamond Standard Director of Engineering Elected to CAPA Tech Committee
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has announced the election of Fred Hoyle, Diamond Standard’s director of engineering at the Production Bumper Stampings Inc. (PBSI) manufacturing division to its Technical Committee. “Fred brings to the table over 30 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge in automotive OEM tool and die design, as well as precision-engineering
SCRS Industry Awards Recognize Collision Repairer Service and Achievement
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) held its corporate awards dinner on April 13 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta, Ga. The focus of this annual event is to celebrate and thank the corporate members that enable SCRS to maintain and increase its level of service to its direct and affiliate members, to
Expert Says Knowing Difference Between Today’s Four Generations Is Key to Running a Successful Collision Shop
Cam Marston, author and generational expert, delivers keynote address at PPG’s MVP Business Solutions Conference.
ASRW to Host NASTF Fall General Meeting in October
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2010 announced it will host the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall General Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 10, in conjunction with NACE and CARS at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Task force business will be conducted, as well as briefs presented by the NASTF committees:
Preferred Pricing for the AutoWatch Repair Tracking Program Available to SCRS Members
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced its latest benefit to members – preferred pricing for enrollment in AutoWatch, a customer service and marketing tool that allows body shop customers to view digital photos documenting the progress of their repairs through an interactive online portal added to the shops’ existing websites. SCRS says
SEMA Show, AAPEX Registration Now Open
Attendee and media registration for the 2010 SEMA Show and AAPEX is now open at www.SEMAshow.com and www.aapexshow.com. The two shows, which are held the first week of November in Las Vegas, Nevada, are open to auto-related buyers, installers, retailers, dealers, manufacturer’s reps and other specified categories. Registration allows attendees to enter both the SEMA
Mitchell 1 Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Many changes have taken place at Mitchell 1 since it was founded as a private company called Reed Electrical Manuals. Now, Mitchell 1 is looking back over its long history as it celebrates 90 years of providing repair information solutions to the automotive industry. Reed Electrical Manuals was originally established to provide the first specifications