Industry’s Latest Technology on Display at NORTHEAST 2011
Over 150 exhibitors have signed up to show the latest in automotive repair technology at the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s 34th annual NORTHEAST 2011 Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center happening the weekend of March 18-20 in Secaucus, N.J. Industry leaders such as BASF (the NORTHEAST 2011 official
AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Convention Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its Annual Meeting and Convention March 31 and April 1 at the Holiday Inn St. Paul East (I-94 & McKnight Rd.), St. Paul, Minn. The 1-½ day line-up includes 17 different programs for mechanical and collision repair shop owners, managers and technicians, as
Maryland Considering Bill Banning Salvaged Airbag Installation
A bill prohibiting the installation of salvaged airbags, S.B. 48, is being considered by the Maryland Senate. The bill also prohibits the fraudulent sale or installation of airbags and requires specified records to be maintained in connection with the sale or installation of airbags. The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) says it supports the
ASA Opposes Efforts to Eliminate FIO’s Federal Regulation Study
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 4173, was signed into law in July 2010. One insurance provision included in the new law was a requirement for an insurance modernization report to the U.S. Congress, which was supported by the Automotive Service Association (ASA). The director of the Office of National Insurance
Change Is Good!
Well, all the controversy is over. NACE is moving to Orlando, Fla., in 2011. There certainly has been plenty of talk about it, and now we can all get to the business of planning for this upcoming event. I applaud Ron Pyle and others at ASA for making the decision – and I also commend
Buyer Education: Spray Guns
Spray guns have come a long way since they first hit the market, and the universe has expanded. A look at their history and the many different types available will give us a greater appreciation for these marvels.
Mig Torch Holder
The Mig Torch Holder attaches directly to the car so the torch head can be held close to the welding activity, eliminating the need to continually lay hot welding torch heads on the floor and pick them back up while working. This uniquely designed tool made out of polypropylene has two metal 26mm rods to
Long Coil Kit for Mini-Ductor II
The Mini-Ductor II Long Coil Kit – for use with the Mini-Ductor II and Inductor U-555 – enables the user to gain greater access to hard-to-reach areas where torches can’t go. This new kit offers popular sizes with extra-long 13-in. leads, enabling the user to reach and heat hardware and components buried deeper and gain
Short on Height, Tall on Features
BendPak’s new XPR-9FS is a full-featured, two-post powerhouse sporting a 113-in. column height and a maximum rise of 6 feet while still supplying smaller shops and garages with the same features and options as the big guys. The XPR-9FS can be set to either a wide or narrow drive-through configuration and comes standard with truck
Grind and Deburr in Inaccessible Areas
Dynabrade’s Mini-Dynafile II is a lightweight, air-powered abrasive belt machine for grinding, blending and deburring in normally inaccessible areas. Running at 25,000 RPM, it uses 1/8- to ½-in. wide by 12-in. long abrasive belts. The multi-positioning grinding head pivots 180°. The lightweight, composite housing reduces vibration and is thermal insulated to prevent cold air getting
