Matrix System Teams Up with Miller Electric to Co-Sponsor Miller Electric Jet Dragster
Matrix System Automotive Finishes has teamed up with Miller Electric and Larsen Motorsports to co-sponsor a jet dragster. The vehicle was unveiled on May 10, 2010, and is expected to draw the attention of the racing community for its vibrant colors and intricate details. Highly regarded jet car driver Elaine Larsen has been part of
Collision Repairers, Distributors, Manufacturers and Industry Professionals Elected to CAPA’s Technical Committee
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the election of Jerry Chen of DEPO/MAXZONE, Ray Chen of PartsChannel, Inc, Fred Hoyle of PBSI, Bill Leise of State Farm Mutual Insurance Co., Kelly McCarty of Carty’s Collision Center, Tony Passwater of Quality Assurance Systems International, LLC, Jeff Smith of LKQ-Keystone, and Mark Woirol of Allstate/Tech-Cor to
Telematics and the Connected Car is the Topic of May 20 CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature David Ferrick, vice president and general manager insurance market for Cross Country Automotive Services, a pioneer in creating technology enabled service solutions for the auto and insurance industries. The presentation is slated for Thursday, May 20 at 11 a.m. PST. Ferrick will discuss how telematics and the
Ohio Shop Earns Business of the Year Award from Local Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster, Ohio-based Kumler Collision & Automotive has earned the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce’s Large Business of the Year Award. Criteria for being chosen include: innovation of new product or service, record of service to the community and record of sound business ethics. Dean DeRolph, owner and president of Kumler Collision, told the Eagle
SCRS Documents Position on SRS Replacement Parts
In response to recent attempts in various states to legislate the use of salvaged airbags in the repair process, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has published a formal position for industry use. The SCRS position is as follows: SCRS recommends that collision repair professionals use exceptional caution when performing repairs to consumers’ vehicles,
Collision Revision Opens New Location in Illinois
Collision Revision, a Chicago, Ill.-based operator of collision repair centers in Illinois, Indiana and Florida, has acquired Leyden Auto Body in Melrose Park, Ill. This center is 15,000 square feet and has served Melrose Park for more than 30 years. The family that operated the business, led by brothers Chris and Robert Farina, will also
Gerber Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Oklahoma
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the opening of its new repair center in Owasso, Okla. The repair center, previously known as the Collision Center of Owasso, Inc., was recently acquired by the Boyd Group and now operates under the Gerber Collision & Glass trade name. The new location is approximately 17,500 square feet, with
Take 4th Annual GCIA Labor Rate Survey Now
The 4th annual Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) labor rate survey is now available to complete online. To take the survey, click HERE. The purpose of the survey is to provide the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance with prevailing rates for labor and material so shops can be paid fairly for the work they
DRPs: Good, Necessary Evil or Bad for Business?
Panel at WIN Conference delves into effects of DRPs on various-sized shops, reveals percent of shops’ revenue that’s DRP-driven.
Fix Auto Shares Accident Preparedness Tips for National Youth Traffic Safety Month
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month, and with prom and graduation festivities this month and summer right around the corner, Fix Auto’s Oregon network – a group of six independently owned and operated shops – says it’s the ideal time to educate communities about youth traffic safety. “Traffic accidents are the leading cause of