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
SCRS to Host Prize Drawing at SEMA Show
For the fourth consecutive year, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is offering SEMA Show attendees a chance to win various prizes through a drawing, taking place at booth 10849 in the North Hall on Friday, Nov. 7 at noon. This year’s prizes have been provided by Car-O-Liner, and feature the newly launched Aluminum
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
Early Bird Pricing for SCRS RDE Series Now Available
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced that discounted pricing for its Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series at the SEMA Show is now available. Early bird pricing will be available for attendees who register by Friday, Oct. 17. In addition to the great financial savings that come with early registration, attendees will also
Collision Industry Using YouTube to Educate Consumers
Everyone today who’s not hiding under a rock or living in isolation in some remote jungle knows of the exploding popularity of YouTube. It seems more and more people are either watching or posting videos, for entertainment and other purposes. And today, when many people have a computer in their pocket and like to share
ARA Takes Issue with Louisiana Attorney General’s Characterization of Recycled Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) recently sent a letter to Louisiana Attorney General James D. “Buddy” Caldwell responding to what it calls “mischaracterizations and disparaging statements” made about recycled automotive parts. In public comments related to a recent lawsuit filed by the Louisiana attorney general’s office against State Farm for allegedly steering consumers to direct
Stone Fort Group Says NACE | CARS 2014 Was Bigger and Better in Motor City
Show organizer cites doubling of expo size, significant increase in attendance and expansion of live demo space.
Registration for PPG MVP Business Solutions Fall Conference Now Open
Educational event to take place Sept. 21-23 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Two Northwest Insurers and USAA Get Top Grades from Oregon Body Shops
State Farm slides from first to fourth, with multiple repairers reporting “PartsTrader” as the reason for giving the insurer a low grade.
Marx Group Advisors Announces Formation of Collision Division
New business segment will provide mergers and acquisitions services to collision repair/PBE market.