Caliber Collision Centers Expands Los Angeles County Coverage with Burbank Acquisition
Caliber Collision Centers, operator of 78 collision repair facilities in California and Texas, announced its newest expansion into the Los Angeles area with the grand opening of a 10,000-square-foot, renovated, state-of-the-art collision repair center in Burbank, Calif. The facility, formerly D&D Auto Collision, will be the fifth Caliber Collision Center location in Los Angeles County.
CAA Hosting EPA 6H Rule Compliance Webinar
David McClune, executive director, announced that the California Autobody Association (CAA) will host a complimentary webinar dedicated to helping shops understand the compliance constraints under the new National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (6H Rule). This live webinar will include an interactive discussion concerning multi-agency compliance for shops that perform spray coating, sanding, welding
John Bosin Named FIX USA Director of Membership
FIX USA announced that long-time industry veteran John Bosin will assume the role of director of membership. The announcement was made at the company’s annual conference that took place Sept. 21–24 in Laguna Beach, California. In this newly created position, Bosin will work closely with Paul Gange, president and chief operating officer, and become a
Five Florida Allstate/State Farm Adjusters Arrested in $5 Million Fraud Scheme
Five former insurance company claims adjusters for State Farm and Allstate were arrested in Florida last week for their roles in several auto insurance fraud schemes that relied on the cooperation of vehicle owners and collision repair shops, NBC Miami reported. The arrests stem from an investigation by the Hialeah Police Auto Theft Unit, Miami-Dade
EPA Considering Adopting Stricter Standard for Welding/Sanding By-Product Hexavalent Chromium
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a 60-day public comment period and a public listening session for the draft human health assessment of a toxicological review of hexavalent chromium. Hexavalent chromium (Cr6), a metal used in many industries — including automotive service and repair due to welding, sanding and grinding of some motor vehicle
New Study Says Texting Bans Don’t Reduce Crashes
A new study by researchers at the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) finds no reduction in crashes after laws banning texting while driving take effect. In fact, such bans are associated with a slight increase in the frequency of insurance claims filed under collision coverage for damage to vehicles in crashes. This finding is based
BUSINESS FEATURE: How Do Customers Choose Your Body Shop?
There are many factors that come into play when it comes time for a consumer to select a collision repair facility. Do an honest assessment of how you compare with other shops, and you’ll be well on your way to knowing whether you stand out or just blend into the background.
ASRW Keeping 2011 Event in October
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) announced today its 2011 event will be held Monday, Oct. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The 2011 ASRW education program will begin on Sunday, October 16. ASRW includes NACE and CARS, and the 2010 event is scheduled for Oct.
Caliber Collision Centers Continues to Expand Coverage In South Texas
Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine, Calif.-based operator of collision repair facilities in California and Texas, has announced the opening of Caliber Collision Centers El Paso – Montana, a new facility located in El Paso, Texas. The new Caliber El Paso – Montana location is situated on the east side of the city close to the
AAA Unveils New Designation for Top Performing Shops
AAA Northern California has unveiled a new Premier Facility program for the top performing collision repair facilities in its Direct Repair Network. “The Premier Facility designation will now be awarded to those body shops that consistently go above and beyond when it comes to repairs and customer service,” said AAA Northern California spokesperson Matt Skryja.