Porsche Now Requiring I-CAR Training for Porshe Approved Collision Repair Centers
I-CAR has announced that Porsche now requires I-CAR classroom training, the I-CAR Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series and the I-CAR Structural Parts Steel Welding Qualification Series as components of the “Porsche Approved Collision Center Program.” Collision repair facilities that meet all standards of the program will be recognized as Porsche Approved Collision Centers. Mike
Shop Owner Raffles Off Own Porsche to Jump-start Business
Desperate times call for desperate measures, as they say. With business so slow that Steve White contemplated closing his shop, he decided to not go down without a fight and thought of a unique way to boost his workload: raffle off his own personal Porsche Carrera. In White’s estimation, he saved his business and
Would St. Peter Grant You a Porsche – or a Pinto?
Three men who died arrived together at the pearly gates, where Saint Peter greeted them by saying, “I know you’ve been forgiven for your sins because you’re all here. But before I let you into heaven, I have to ask you a couple of questions – and you have to be honest or you won’t
TEXA Releases IDC5 CAR 76.5.0 Software Update
IDC5 CAR 76.5.0 includes the update of 37 makes, including electric and hybrid vehicles.
ASE Education Foundation Thanks Industry Partners
The foundation continues its partnership with top industry organizations to deliver programs that help increase the number and diversity of service professionals entering the industry workforce.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Sept. 25.
Autel Releases New ADAS Calibration Coverage Updates
This new release provides ADAS calibration coverage for the most common systems on many Audi, GM, Porsche, Hyundai/Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Stellantis models.
J.D. Power Says New Vehicle Problems at a Record High
Problems in the ADAS category have increased 1.8 problems per 100 vehicles year over year, with lane departure warning/lane keeping assistance being the most problematic.
State Farm Hit with Class Action Over Luxury Vehicle Repairs
A class action lawsuit has been filed against State Farm accusing them of short-paying policyholders with high-value luxury vehicles.
OEM Dealerships: Friend or Foe?
Insurers seeking out and using misinformation obtained from dealer repairers in order to deny consumers OEM-recommended repair procedures has become more commonplace.
