I-CAR Honors Award Winners at Industry Event, Recognizes Sponsors
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, recognized several members of the collision inter-industry for their outstanding commitment and dedication at the 2011 I-CAR Industry Event held in Salt Lake City, July 19-21. During the Event, individuals were recognized with the Russ Verona Award, the Jeff Silver Award, the Tech Centre Award and the
6H Rule: My Compliance Experience
Watching a video of our state inspector explaining our state’s regulations regarding the 6H Rule nearly induced a panic attack in me as I realized I wasn’t compliant. So I got busy and here’s my story.
Diary of a Bad Collision Repair Part II
It’s been almost one year since I exposed some butcher jobs in the North Carolina collision market, and guess what? They’re still happening.
AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected 18th Annual Summer Conference is Minneapolis-Bound
Members of the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected National Performance Group will gather Aug. 17-19 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minn. This group is comprised of leaders from throughout North America representing some of the largest and most progressive collision repair centers in the North American market today, according to AkzoNobel. The 2011
NHTSA Test Shows ABS, Electronic Stability Control Effective at Crash Prevention
NHTSA found that vehicles not equipped with antilock brake systems (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) were 2.1 times more likely to run off the road than vehicles with those features.
Assured Performance Partners with CARFAX to Report Repairs with 100 Percent OEM Part Usage
Assured Performance Network announced today it has entered into an agreement with CARFAX to report when a vehicle is repaired using 100 percent OEM collision repair parts if the vehicle was already reported as damaged. The repair reporting also requires the shop and consumer’s permission. Buyers and sellers of used cars will now have information
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Adds Summit Software & Mobile Solutions Program
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network is now affiliated with Summit Software & Mobile Solutions and its latest digital marketing platform. The two companies expect this will further assist A-Plus Network member shops to drive more cars, customers, revenue and profit to their facilities through the latter’s new digital promotion system. Summit’s Help I Crashed My
Hyundai Motor America Is Newest SCRS Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Hyundai Motor America is showing its support of the Society by enrolling as a corporate member. Hyundai Motor America (HMA) is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, the Korean vehicle manufacturer that is one of the largest in the world. In today’s automotive market, where vehicle
A Comprehensive Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
Many OEMs are now recommending the use of adhesives when bonding panels together. Here’s a look at the different kinds of adhesives on the market and the functions they serve.
Repair Standards Advisory Committee Begins Work of Business Case Development
The Repair Standards Advisory Committee, formed by the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) to address the desire for standards in the collision repair industry, announced that work has formally begun on the business case for an independent repair standards organization. The study is scheduled to be completed by early November in preparation for the meetings taking