AkzoNobel Benevolence Program Provides Families with the Gift of Transportation
Collision centers across the United States and Canada will share the gift of transportation with 25 deserving families and members of their communities during the 13th annual AkzoNobel Acoat selected International Benevolence Program, held Dec. 12-23. The Benevolence Program is a community service endeavor sponsored by AkzoNobel and conducted by collision repair centers that are
Buyer Education: Sandpaper
Understanding the differences between different kinds of sandpaper and how they’re made will equip you with the knowledge to make smarter buying decisions.
Roush Performance and Sherwin-Williams Unveil New Roush Stage 3 Premier Edition Mustang
Automotive performance and racing legend Jack Roush unveiled the 2012 ROUSH Stage 3 Premier Edition Mustang at the Sherwin-Williams Automotive booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas recently.
Choosing the Right Masking Tape
Industry changes have had a big impact on masking tapes. A look at the new technology out there should help you with your buying decisions.
Plastic Repair: Be Flexible
More plastic is coming down the line in vehicle construction. If you don’t start repairing plastic in the next five years, your competition surely will.
State Farm Settles Three Lawsuits with Gunder’s
State Farm has elected to settle three pending lawsuits filed by Gunder’s Auto Center for under-paid paint and materials, low labor allowances and refusal to consider R & I procedures related to car-cover, color sand and buff and others.
ASA Unveils Redesigned Website
Reflecting the increased demand for timely and relevant industry information, member services and consumer exposure, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently unveiled a major redesign of its website, www.ASAshop.org. The website, originally launched in 1995, now includes a reorganized format, innovative functionality and interactive content that provides a gateway for ASA members, industry professionals and
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
Bridging the Generation Gap in Your Body Shop
Young techs and old techs can sometimes seem a world apart. But there are ways you can relate to them and motivate them and make everyone, whether Baby Boomers, Gen X-ers or Gen Y-ers, feel
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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