Groups Voice Opposition to California Department of Insurance Proposals
Auto body labor rate survey and steering regulations exceed the department’s authority, Insurance Journal states, and are examples of regulatory overreach that will ultimately drive up costs for consumers.
Chief University Updates Hands-On Training Classes
To make collision repair training as accessible as possible, Chief University will offer over 60 updated training classes for technicians, estimators and insurance appraisers across North America this year.
Technical: Testing Your Reputation
Poor welds can destroy a shop’s reputation and create a deadly situation, which is why taking a refresher course and doing test welds is a must.
AASP/NJ Sponsors New Jersey SkillsUSA Competition
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey once again donated funds, as well as time, to the contest in which students compete against each other in collision repair tasks including estimating, bumper repair, welding and adhesives.
AASP-MN Hosts Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference
The event, with the theme “Lead the Way,” offered seminars covering topics from effective leadership, industry consolidation, and authentic persuasion, to how to increase diagnostic labor sales and improve workflow scheduling.
Car-O-Liner Distributor Opens Training Center
The 13,000-square-foot warehouse includes a remodeled training area that will feature live repairs, OEM training, proper sectioning processes and more.
Dent Fix Releases DF-619 Combi Wedge
A forked end makes removing clip hangers effortless, and the reinforced neck gives the tool added strength for prying.
Safety Guide: Creating a Safety Culture for a Competitive Edge
What can auto repair companies do to attract, hire and retain young talent? The first step is to learn what’s important to them.
Insurance Group: Texas Hailstorm Caused Record $1.3B in Damages
The Insurance Council of Texas says hailstones as large as grapefruit caused estimated insured losses to motor vehicles of about $560 million.
NACE | CARS 2016 Conference Program Details Released
The program features new developments, including the introduction of heavy-duty programming, expanded business management training and OE involvement, and the return of popular key industry meetings.
