Oklahoma Bill Would Require Non-OEM Part Disclosure in Writing from Insurers
Legislation being considered by the Oklahoma Senate Business and Commerce Committee (S.B. 1458) would require insurance companies to advise consumers in writing if a non-OEM crash, emission or safety part is to be used in a repair. Further, the bill would require a consumer to sign a consent form.
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Woman Claims Breast Implants Saved Her in Crash
Sheyla Hershey wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, but says her record-setting implants cushioned the blow.
PARTS Act Would Impose Design Patent Limits on OEM Crash Parts
Legislators are again proposing to impose limits on OEM collision part design patents to allow for aftermarket part manufacturers to produce a wider range of parts.
Does Your Body Shop Need a Scan Tool?
Collision repair facilities that purchase their own scan tools and receive the proper training to repair today’s advanced electronics systems in-house have the opportunity to reduce cycle time and costs.
Aligning Car Panels: Closing the Gap
There are many reasons for poor bolt-on panel misalignment, some structural, some human error. But there are certain steps you can take to eliminate this problem and keep customers happy.
Airbag Solutions, I-CAR Collaborate for Restraints Systems Training
I-CAR and Airbag Solutions have collaborated to bring the collision industry what they say is the most informative training to date for servicing restraint systems. The I-CAR course, Restraint Systems Damage Analysis (DAM11), brings an overview of the most up-to-date information to technicians and insurance appraisers on servicing the complex and ever-changing safety systems in
ABPA Blasts Ford’s Latest Crash Parts Video, Releases its Own Video Comparing Parts
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) issued a press release criticizing Ford Motor Company for what the group calls a "gross misrepresentation of the truth" in a video released earlier this month. Ford’s consumer-aimed video showcased crash tests and other demonstrations calling into question the safety of aftermarket parts. The ABPA says it will challenge
Diary of a Bad Collision Repair Part II
It’s been almost one year since I exposed some butcher jobs in the North Carolina collision market, and guess what? They’re still happening.
Nevada Passes Total-Loss Bill, Expands Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs
The Nevada Collision Industry Association announced that Assembly Bill 204, which amended a previous total-loss bill, and Senate Bill 238, aimed at expanding the Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs, passed. Prior to A.B. 204 passing, repair costs for damaged vehicles in Nevada could not exceed 65 percent of the car’s actual value with some exemptions.
ASA Warns Consumers About Counterfeit Auto Parts in New York Post
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently discussed the increasing problem of counterfeit auto parts, including airbags, in the New York Post. "Counterfeit airbags scare us," ASA President Ron Pyle told the Post. "Airbags run $2,000 to $4,000, and the underground market sells replacement airbags that are inferior and in some cases are not necessarily replacements,