CARSTAR Launches New Website
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, North America’s largest multi-shop operator (MSO), has recently launched a completely new website – www.CARSTAR.com. The site has been designed to serve consumers looking for a quality body shop, for independent shop owners who are considering joining CARSTAR, and insurance professionals. The new site’s navigation and map-driven Store Locator
I-CAR Premieres Live Demo Blueprinting Course During NACE
I-CAR premiered its new Live Demo course, Blueprinting Process and Damage Discovery (BLU01), during the Technology Showcase at NACE last week. This new course provided an interactive training experience and was filled to capacity during both sessions. I-CAR offered special premiere pricing for this course launch with a cost savings of $56 for standard pricing.
ASA Repairers Meet with State Farm to Voice Concerns About Parts Pilot
State Farm claims there is no data to date demonstrating that PartsTrader application is negatively impacting parts profit.
A Sure Bet
The SEMA Show is back with a bigger and better Collision Repair & Refinish section and Repairer Driven Education seminars. Odds are you’ll walk away a winner.
Mitchell RepairCenter ToolStore Adds LKQ As Partner
Mitchell has announced a new technology integration with LKQ Corporation as a partner in the RepairCenter ToolStore, making it possible for auto body repair shops to engage with LKQ’s parts procurement solution directly from the RepairCenter Workspace. RepairCenter ToolStore is a dynamic marketplace that empowers body shops to connect with their mission critical collision repair
PPG Opens High-Tech Color Matching Laboratory
Automated facility in Cleveland, Ohio, marks advancement in science and art of color refinishing, PPG says.
Mystery Battery Draw Can Drain Your Productivity
A vehicle you repair that seems “good to go” can sometimes come back to haunt you with concerns that may or may not be related to the repair.
CARA Partners with Collision Billing Services
Choice Autobody Repair Association says partnership will help its members get full payment from insurers on behalf of their customers.
AAIA Releases 2012 Digital Collision Repair Trends Report
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released the 2012 "Digital Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics & Analysis" report, which combines the latest available industry data from original AAIA research, government and independent research sources. This online publication is the seventh edition of this report series and was designed to capture the size and scope
CARFAX Introduces Repair Advantage Program for Body Shops
“Participating shops more effectively market their business, build trust in the repair and help maintain their customers’ vehicle values,” says CARFAX.