DuPont Partners with Honda for Body Shop Recognition Program
DuPont Performance Coatings announced a collaborative agreement with American Honda Motor Company, Inc., and its new Body Shop Recognition Program. The program is an updated version of the previous Honda and Acura programs. American Honda has reviewed and approved DuPont Performance Alliance membership requirements as a component for collision facility participation in the program. The
American Honda Launches Two Wholesale Parts Programs
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced the launch of two new wholesale parts programs. The Collision Select Program is available to both Honda and Acura dealers and supported by OEConnection’s CollisionLink product. Through the program, Honda says participating dealers will be able to help body shops improve vehicle repair cycle time, reduce shop returns
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Shops Can Qualify for New Honda Body Shop Recognition Program
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) A-Plus Network announced a new strategic alliance with American Honda. Honda has approved the criteria set forth for A-Plus Network membership as a qualifying performance program for Honda’s Body Shop Recognition Program. As a result, all A-Plus Network members who choose to adopt the OEConnection Collision Link software and are
PPG Aligns with New Body Shop Recognition Program from Honda
PPG Automotive Refinish has formed a strategic alliance with American Honda and its new Body Shop Recognition Program. American Honda has approved the credentials of PPG’s CertifiedFirst Network and MVP Business Solutions programs as qualifying refinish supplier performance programs, PPG announced. “We are pleased to form this relationship with American Honda,” said Steve Topczewski, PPG
Repairers Say Insurers, Not Consumers, Benefit from Full-Body Sectioning
Several Midwest collision repairers told the Chicago Tribune that for a safe auto body repair, consumers should avoid shops that want to perform full-body sectioning, also known as clipping, on their cars. Mark and Pam Pierson, owners of Princeton Auto Body in Princeton, Ill., said in the article aimed at educating consumers that some insurance
Maryland Auto Dealers Plans to Open $7 Million Body Shop
Annapolis, Md.-area collision repair facilities can expect more competition soon now that a car dealershop has announced it will open a $7-million, 44,000-square-foot body shop on Nov. 1, which would be one of the largest in the region. Criswell Performance Cars’ shop will reportedly feature 60 bays and include three drive-through paint shops, four prep
Honda Reducing Service Information Prices
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (AHM) announced that the factory service information Web site for Honda and Acura vehicles, Honda ServiceExpress, will sell combined subscriptions at reduced prices starting Nov. 1. The new prices for a standard combined Honda and Acura subscriptions are as follows: 3 days: $10 30 days: $50 One year: $350 Available
Custom-Made Revenue?
The growing demand for custom and restoration work has made it worth looking at by collision repair shops hungry for more profits.
A Supplement-Free World: Just a Dream?
Many shops say much of their inefficiency comes from having to write and request supplement after supplement. Is there another way?
Honda Releases Position Statement on Salvaged/Recycled Parts
American Honda has taken a stance against salvaged/recycled parts for Acura and Honda vehicles in a position statement released today. Specifically, Honda states that it recognizes the importance of recycling but "the use of salvage/recycled parts to repair collision-damaged vehicles raises serious concerns about quality, suitability, safety and warranty." The position statement goes on to