Nissan Introduces Certified Collision Network Consumer Referral Program
Nissan has announced major new enhancements to the Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network program, launching a consumer-focused referral initiative that ties Nissan vehicle owners with Nissan Certified Collision Repair Providers. To enhance relationships between certified shops within the network and Nissan owners, Nissan North America is launching the first of its kind On-Demand-Marketing (ODM) tool.
I-CAR to Host Ford Engineering Team and F-150 Training at SEMA
I-CAR has announced that it will offer a comprehensive lineup of 2015 Ford F-150 presentations, discussions and training at the 2014 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Members of Ford’s Service Engineering team will present their 2015 F-150 Collision Repair Program, which will cover training, equipment and tooling recommendations to properly repair aluminum
Alcoa Foundation Awards $45,000 Grant to Collision Repair Education Foundation
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has announced that Alcoa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Alcoa, a global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, awarded the Collision Repair Education Foundation a $45,000 grant that will sponsor 15 collision school programs with the industry-recognized I-CAR Aluminum Welding Certification. The 15 schools will be selected from
CARSTAR to Host Aluminum Repair Webinar
As the Ford F-150 all-aluminum bodied pickup prepares to roll into dealerships around the country, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts will share its expertise in a free webinar for independent shop owners, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. Central. Topics of discussion will include: General aluminum repairs Training Tools and equipment Preparing How
SEMA Show to Highlight Aluminum Repair Information
With the forthcoming launch of the 2015 Ford F-150, the collision repair industry has been hungry for information about what the future holds as the best-selling truck in America becomes the first aluminum-bodied vehicle in its class. While production models haven’t hit local dealers yet, curious SEMA Show attendees who want a first glimpse at
CARSTAR Getting Ready for Aluminum
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has announced that it is preparing its collision repair franchise stores for aluminum repair with consulting and a certification-focused program. For the past year, CARSTAR’s operations team has been working with CARSTAR owners around the country to help them prepare their shops for the demands of aluminum repair, train technicians
National AutoBody Research Launches Ray Gunder Real-Time Labor Rate Survey
National AutoBody Research (NABR) has announced the launch of its Ray Gunder Real-Time Labor Rate Survey in Florida and Georgia. This survey measures the current range of market prices for shop labor and material rates in the collision repair industry, based on factors such as a shop’s location, training, equipment and certifications. As repair shops
AVI OnDemand Reaches User Milestone
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI), part of the Babcox Media portfolio of brands, is proud to announce it has reached a milestone of 15,000 users for the AVI Learning Management System – AVIOnDemand.com. AVI OnDemand is a robust automotive online training center specializing in ASE preparation, diagnostics and new technology. In the month of September, the
SCRS Releases Lineup for Inaugural OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has published the full schedule and lineup of speakers for the inaugural OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit being held Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the SEMA Show. The Summit will allow the industry to explore ways in which automotive design, technology and materials
Axalta Coating Systems Interfaces Collision Shop Management System with New DMS
Axalta Coatings Systems has announced that its ProfitNet Collision Shop Management System is now interfaced with Dealertrack Technologies’ Dealer Management System (DMS). ProfitNet is a software program designed to measure and manage all aspects of the collision repair business. The program provides collision shop owners with access to information they may need to help make