LKQ Corp. First to Earn NSF International Automotive Parts Distributor Certification
NSF International announced that LKQ Corporation is the first automotive parts distributor to earn the new NSF International Automotive Parts Distributor Certification for distributors that sell automotive collision parts. NSF says the program addresses the needs of collision repair shops, insurers and ultimately consumers, as it requires distributors to have quality management systems in place
Nominees for 2012 NABC Board of Directors Announced
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that it has closed nominations for the seven 2012 board positions coming open at the end of this year’s term. Every nominated individual has expressed their interest and desire to work for the NABC board. They were offered the opportunity to participate in the discussions and approval of
California Governor Signs Airbag Legislation
California Gov. Edmund Brown has signed into law S.B. 869, legislation that amends the Automotive Repair Act. It provides that an automotive repair dealer who prepares a written estimate for repairs that includes the replacement of a deployed airbag and then fails to restore the airbag, as specified, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
Turning Passion Into Profit
In an enterprise that typically results in a major profit drain, one southeast Texas shop has bucked the trend and, in fact, turned a passion into profit.
CARSTAR Recognizes Stores’ Marketing, Philanthropic Activities
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the winners of its top marketing awards at the CARSTAR National Conference in Seattle. The marketing awards recognize the franchisees and individuals that deliver the most impactful marketing programs throughout the year. For the third year, CARSTAR also honored local CARSTAR stores’ philanthropic activities with special awards such as
CARSTAR Leadership Discusses Consolidation, MSO Trend
After wrapping up their annual conference Sept. 24-27 in Seattle, Wash., that hosted nearly 400 insurers, vendors and franchisees, the leadership of CARSTAR stated in a recent teleconference their belief that consolidation and the MSO trends in the collision repair industry remain strong. "Industry consolidation is continuing, with MSOs like us adding to their networks
NABC Now Accepting Submissions in Response to 2012 Administrative Services RFP
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for its 2012 administrative services contract is open and available for viewing and download from the NABC website. The organization is accepting submissions now from prospective administrative services providers in response to the RFP, including their current provider, Creative Marketing Associates
DEG Releases Update on Effort to Get ‘Raw Plastic Prep’ Included in Estimating Systems
The Database Enhancement Gateway has released an update on its efforts to work with the information providers to automate "raw plastic prep" in the estimating platforms. The DEG’s stance is that if refinishing a raw plastic part requires additional labor and materials, the repair estimate/invoice should reflect this. However, the DEG states that getting this
I-CAR Providing Collision Repair Training for Second Straight Year at SEMA
I-CAR will return to the SEMA Show 2011, Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Throughout the week, I-CAR will offer eight collision repair training opportunities, including some of its newest programs introduced in 2011. The training programs offered at the show will provide attendees with updates on current vehicle design, new vehicle manufacturer
CAPA Releases New Guide to CAPA Certified Aftermarket Parts for Claims Personnel, Insurance Adjusters
CAPA announced the development of a new resource for claims personnel and adjusters – The CAPA Guide to Certified Aftermarket Parts for Claims Personnel and Insurance Adjusters. Today, CAPA says, many insurance companies protect their policyholders from poor quality aftermarket alternatives as well as the high cost of OEM parts by choosing to use