NACE On-Line Registration Now Open
On-line registration is now open for this year’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The NACE conference is slated for Nov. 5 through 8, and the exposition will be held Nov. 6 through 8. The conference will offer more than 50 educational sessions in six
A Supplement-Free World: Just a Dream?
Many shops say much of their inefficiency comes from having to write and request supplement after supplement. Is there another way?
Collision on Wheels Signs Agreement With CCC Information Services Inc.
Warren, Mich.-based Collision on Wheels has signed a multi-year agreement with CCC Information Services Inc. Collision on Wheels is a mobile auto repair company that conducts dent repairs, painting and parts replacement at the homes and workplaces of customers. The agreement includes CCC Pathways Basic Plus Collision Estimating with an accounting interface and CCC’s Auto
Database Enhancement Gateway Surpasses 500 Inquiries in 6 Months
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) today announced that it has surpassed one of its first major milestones by processing over 500 inquiries in just over six months of operation. If the volume of inquiries remains consistent, the first two quarters indicate that the DEG will likely process over 1,000 inquiries by the end of year
Legislative Lowdown
Connecticut – A Connecticut bill that would require disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair facility to complete repairs to their motor vehicles was recently approved by the state’s Senate. House Bill 5152 will now go to Gov. M. Jodi Rell for final approval. If passed, the bill would require
Legislative Lowdown
Federal – Reps. David Scott (D-Ga.) and Geoff Davis (R-Ky.) have introduced H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). The bill aims to modernize the current system of insurance agent licensing as it applies to those who are registered in multiple states. If passed, H.R. 5611 will establish
ASA Talks With Allstate About New Technology
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently met with Randy Hanson, a claim service manager for Allstate who’s overseeing its direct-repair program, to learn about Allstate’s new technology efforts and vendor credentialing program. Allstate recently announced that it’s moving forward with an “open platform” concept for repair facilities in its Priority Repair Option (PRO) program. The
Progressive Changes Policy on Partial Paint/Full Clear
In response to industry feedback and in an effort to improve relationships with repairers, Progressive has decided to re-evaluate its position on partial paint/full clear. This came out of a meeting between members of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division Operations Committee and Chris Andreoli, corporate PD process manager of Progressive Insurance, May 1
The Consumer-Centric Solution
With DRPs losing favor and shops in desperate search for profitability, creating a consumer-focused business model may be the answer.
PPG to Offer 2008 Training Courses
PPG Automotive Refinish will present courses ranging from technical training to business management throughout 2008 in 14 state-of-the-art PPG Business Development Center locations across North America and in more than 100 other markets. Last year, more than 11,000 students participated in the company’s training courses. Course categories for 2008 include: Collision Refinish, including Color (theory