I-CAR Announces New Ford Training Program
I-CAR will soon offer collision repair industry professionals a new training opportunity focused on Ford’s vehicle-specific parts and repair procedures. The I-CAR course, Collision Repair for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles (FOR05), was developed by I-CAR, in conjunction with Ford Paint & Body Technology Center. Registration for this instructor-led (live) training program is currently open, and
NACE Announces New Multi-Shop Operator Symposium
A new, annual event specifically for multiple shop operators (MSOs) called the MSO Symposium will make its debut at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2011. The MSO Symposium, sponsored by CCC Information Services, Toyota Wholesale Parts and DuPont Performance Coatings, will take place Thursday, Oct. 6 and will feature an all-day program consisting of
SCRS Guide to Complete Repair Planning Pairs with EstimateScrubber.com
In April, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) released its first public edition of the Guide to Complete Repair Planning to the collision repair industry. Two notable features of this guide were the extensive amounts of operational reminders listed in the 800-plus items, coupled with the significant factor that it was offered to the
I-CAR Returns to NACE with Training, Technology Showcase
I-CAR announced it will return to NACE this year at its new location, Orlando, Fla. In support of its longstanding partnership with Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), I-CAR will offer 12 training opportunities, including several I-CAR ProLevel 1 training options, and an all-new Technology Showcase. John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president, said, “Returning
Chrysler Group’s Ralph Gilles to Help Education Foundation Announce $50,000 School Makeover Winner
Ralph Gilles, president and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports and senior vice president – Product Design, Chrysler Group LLC, will be joining the Collision Repair Education Foundation in announcing the 2011 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 school grant winner during SEMA. The Makeover school grant honors a high-performing school that has been doing an
Tasca Funny Car Sports Lucky FordParts.com Body In Norwalk As Online Parts Store Reaches First Anniversary
FordParts.com, the intuitive, consumer-friendly website that puts the customer in control by providing all the information required to make informed buying decisions, celebrates its one-year anniversary this month. Twelve months ago, the virtual doors opened to a diverse, eager audience and the demand for Ford and Motorcraft parts through the website hasn’t slowed. Customers –
Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate with Provisions Important to Collision Repairers
U.S. Sen. John D. Rockefeller, D-W.V., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., recently introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011. The bill touches on several issues relevant to the collision industry, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA). The bill
Nominations Now Open for 2011 NABC Board
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2011 NABC board of directors election. The election will take place as part of the NABC annual meeting which is to be held this year on Nov. 1 at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas during SEMA.
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Announces Industry Week Activities
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) has several activities planned in conjunction with Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. Running Nov. 1-4, Industry Week includes the AAPEX show at the Sands Expo and Convention Center and the SEMA show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The week also features the AVI Training Conference,
Florida School Getting Mini Makeover from Collision Repair Ed. Foundation During NACE
The Collision Repair Education Foundation will be presenting Lake Technical Center of Eustis, Fla., with a “Mini-Makeover” during the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) Thursday, Oct. 6 in Orlando, Fla. Lake Technical Center was the only school in Florida that applied for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s 2010 $50,000 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant.