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AkzoNobel Honors Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry at Gala Event

The five comprise a cross section of service areas within the collision repair, from both the United States and Canada, including publishing, industry association, independent shops and multi-shop operations.

Audatex Launches AudaVIN Intelligent Vehicle Identification System

Audatex North America, Inc. recently announced the launch of AudaVIN, an intelligent vehicle identification system that makes use of vehicle identification number (VIN) data to give insurance claim representatives, appraisers and collision repair estimators complete vehicle-specific information recorded by manufacturers on the production line. Within seconds, Audatex claims, vehicle-specific content such as model name, standard

ALLDATA Expands Database of Manufacturers’ Automotive Repair Information

ALLDATA has announced significant updates to its OE information database. ALLDATA Repair S3000, which covers vehicles from 1982 to present, is continually updated with manufacturers’ illustrated repair procedures, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), recall notices, wiring diagrams, parts data and labor information. Repair information on pre-1982 vehicles is available from ALLDATA’s Research Library. "With the explosive

SCRS Says Collision Repair & Refinish Section at 2011 SEMA Show Already ‘Bigger and Better’

According to the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), the Collision Repair & Refinish (CR&R) section of the 2011 SEMA Show has "far surpassed" the number of exhibitors and floor space square footage that the section had last year. In addition to the services, equipment and offerings on the show floor, collision repair professionals will

Quality Parts Coalition Asking Congress to Revisit Design Patent Issue

The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC), a consortium of independent parts and insurance companies "committed to preserving and protecting the benefits of a competitive marketplace when repairing damaged vehicles," is currently working with Congress to introduce two new bills that would address car manufacturer design patents. "We believe this is the right time for the legislation

911 Collision Centers Annual Charity Golf Tournament Nets $70,000 for Charity

A raffle for a retro-mod 1966 Mustang, combined with 911 Collision Centers’ Community Foundation’s annual Make-A-Dent charity golf tournament held May 6 in Tucson, netted $70,000 for two youth organizations in the Tucson area. Michael Quinn, event chair and co-founder of 911 Collision Centers, said that the proceeds will be shared by the Cystic Fibrosis

Summit Consulting and Lexus Partner to Implement LFA Certified Collision Center Program

Summit Consulting Int’l, Inc. (SCI), an automotive consulting firm specializing in the development and implementation of customized process improvement solutions and profit-building programs for service, parts and collision center operations, has partnered with Lexus to implement the LFA Certified Collision Center program. The initiative makes certain that certified collision centers repair the LFA supercar under

ABAC Alerts Body Shops to Potential Allstate Appraiser Violations

The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) has informed body shop owners in its state of potential violations by Allstate appraisers. First, ABAC claims Allstate is currently instructing its damage appraisers to disallow labor on any supplement involving "Labor Only Procedures." ABAC also claims that Allstate is mandating visual inspections on all vehicles before any

BASF Single Line Distributors Come Together for ColorSource Conference

BASF Automotive Refinish announced the completion of its annual ColorSource Conference, a three-day interactive conference for single line distributors of BASF refinish paints and coatings. During the conference held April 27-30 in Clearwater Beach, Fla., at the Sand Pearl Resort, BASF re-launched the ColorSource PREMIER Program and shared annual objectives in addition to networking and

AkzoNobel Announces Upgraded Color Tools

AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC), which pioneered the auto refinish industry’s first color measurement tool capable of accurately measuring special effects paints like metallics and pearlescents, has now made what the company says is its most advanced color measurement tools available to selected customers. Previously, A&AC was using its AkzoNobel formula development tool (FDT)