Collision Industry Issues: Then and Now
Mark Clark celebrates 25 years of writing for BodyShop Business with a special new column, the first discussing industry concerns of the past and present – including “dart.”
Chrysler Park Assist System Service and Repair
ALLDATA gives an excerpt of OE repair information for the 2011 Chrysler 300 V6-3.6L’s park assist system.
Bonding Time
Following the automakers’ recommended repair procedures when using adhesives is critical to consumers’ safety and the completion of a quality repair.
California Insurance Department Approves Aftermarket Parts Regulations
Amended regulations will hold insurers more accountable for use of non-OEM replacement crash parts.
North Carolina Body Shop Sues Six Insurers on Behalf of Customers
Pack Brothers Collision Center accuses Nationwide, State Farm, Allstate, GEICO, Penn National and Amica of refusing to pay for “reasonable and necessary” parts, procedures and materials.
Shop Profile: Marshall’s Autobody CARSTAR
Former Air Force member Jim Marshall makes it his mission to give back to wounded veterans.
Study Finds Women Outnumber Men on U.S. Roads
A recent study published in the journal of Traffic Injury Prevention shows that more women are in the driver’s seat than ever before — and they even have the upper hand over men. According to the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, more than 105.7 million women were licensed to drive in the United States
Automotive Lift Institute Names Simpson Communications Public Relations Agency of Record
The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), a trade association of North American vehicle lift manufacturers, has named Simpson Communications LLC its public relations agency of record. Simpson Communications will promote the organization’s lift certification and safety messages to the vehicle service industry. “With the recent introduction of our Lift Inspector Certification Program, we’ve expanded our
OEM Procedures for 2011 Cadillac Escalade’s Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor
ALLDATA provides instructions on how to ensure safe seat belt and airbag systems for this vehicle make and model.
Toyota Unveils ‘Predictive Estimating’ Concept at SEMA Show
Estimators will be able to start with all the elements of a complete and proper repair, including OE repair procedure documentation.
