Auto Body Association of Texas Teams Up with National AutoBody Research
National AutoBody Research (NABR) announced that it has teamed up with the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) to launch its Ray Gunder Real-Time Labor Rate Survey in the state of Texas. This survey measures the current range of market prices for shop labor and material rates in the collision repair industry based on factors
National AutoBody Research Launches Ray Gunder Real-Time Labor Rate Survey
National AutoBody Research (NABR) has announced the launch of its Ray Gunder Real-Time Labor Rate Survey in Florida and Georgia. This survey measures the current range of market prices for shop labor and material rates in the collision repair industry, based on factors such as a shop’s location, training, equipment and certifications. As repair shops
Service King Collision Repair Centers Finalizes Sterling Collision Centers Acquisition
Sterling’s 62 locations will begin operating as Service King immediately, and the rebranding of Sterling stores across the country began on June 3, 2014.
Southern Automotive Repair Conference to Host Industry Speakers and Educational Sessions
Second annual event to take place April 11-12, 2014, at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss.
Quest Automotive Products Announces Several Personnel Changes
With recent acquisition of U.S. Chemical & Plastics and Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes, QAP has been significantly expanding to become major supplier to paint and coatings industry.
ASA-Michigan to Address Industry “Short Pays” at Jan. 18 Event
Ray Gunder and attorneys Brent Geohagen and John Eaves Jr. will be featured guests.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Releases Self-Driving Vehicle Policy
Department of Transportation reveals plans for regulation of autonomous vehicles.
GEICO Donates $46,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation recently donated $46,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation to provide $6,000 in collision student scholarships and $25,000 in special school grants in 2013. An additional $15,000 will go toward the Collision Repair Education Campaign, which supports all Education Foundation activities including the Ultimate Collision Education Makeover grant. The scholarships and
Lexus of Pembroke Pines Named 2012 Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year
Award based on yearlong measurement of customer satisfaction, sales growth, employee certification, among other criteria.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Adds New Member to Board of Trustees
Pam Overton, claims vice president for Allstate, to serve on organization’s executive board.