AASP/NJ Addressing Member Appraisal Clause Dispute with Progressive
Disputes over the cost of proper automotive repairs between repairers and certain insurance companies are becoming a common occurrence, according to Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) Executive Director Charles Bryant, with several AASP/NJ member shops reporting difficulties in working with Progressive Insurance. "Over the past few years, and especially since recent
Web Presence Management: Optimize Your Website
Consumers who need collision repair services are now almost exclusively searching for body shops online. So does your shop rank high in their search results? If not, you need search engine optimization (SEO).
Advertising War: Insurers Vs. Body Shops
Some repairers are trying to counter insurers’ advertising with advertising of their own. It might seem like a futile effort, but the goal is not to outspend insurers. Instead, it’s to educate consumers on the accident claim process.
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
Right to Repair Coalition Vows to Try Again in Mass. After Bill Stalls
The Massachusetts state legislature ended its formal session on July 31 without taking action on SB 2517, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Bill. The bill had been referred to the state’s House Committee on Ways and Means, and the committee opted to take no action. The bill passed the Massachusetts Senate earlier this
Injunctions Granted Against Unlicensed Ohio Shops
The Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration, in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray’s Office and the Jefferson County Common Pleas Court, were granted injunctions July 15 against two collision repair shops operating illegally in the state. Injunctions were granted against Rick Fair, owner of Rick and Di’s Auto Body in
AkzoNobel Opens 2011 Most Influential Women Nominations
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has opened nominations for the 2011 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW) awards. During its 11-year history, this industry-wide program has honored the contributions of approximately 80 exceptional leaders who have enriched the industry with their leadership, vision, commitment to excellence and willingness to give back to their
Ninth Annual I-CAR Ed. Foundation Golf Tournament Sold Out
For the first time, the I-CAR Education Foundation’s annual golf tournament fundraiser has sold out weeks in advance of the July 22 event taking place in the Chicagoland area during the Collision Industry Conference (CIC)/industry meetings. In addition to selling out the 144 golf tournament registration spots, the event is also on track to be
‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Debated in New York
The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection and the Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection held a joint hearing June 9 to hear testimony on the proposed New York State Automotive Right to Repair Act (SB 7302 and AB 6634). The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the New York State Right to Repair
Scholarship Winners Named by CCC Information Service and I-CAR Education Foundation
The I-CAR Education Foundation and CCC Information Services Inc. are proud to announce three exceptional students as winners of the CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship. The scholarship program was renamed in 2007 to honor longtime CCC team member Michael Salvatore. The CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship awards scholarships to