State Farm’s Carol Waldron Elected to CAPA’s Board of Directors
CAPA Executive Director Jack Gillis states addition of Waldron will aid organization’s effort to “ensure truly high quality aftermarket parts are readily available to the market.”
Class Is In Session: Learning Color Theory
Editor Jason Stahl visits Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes to get schooled on refinishing, color adjustment and blending.
BodyShop Business Reader’s Choice 2012
Four lucky readers get their questions about various aspects of the collision repair industry answered by experts and win $50!
Collision Repairers ‘Get in the Zone’ at PPG MVP Conference
Approximately 350 collision repairers enjoyed motivational speakers and hardcore business improvement classes at Phoenix, Ariz. event.
Permanent General Selects Mitchell as Exclusive Provider of Physical Damage Claims Solutions
Mitchell, a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property & casualty claims and collision repair industries, recently announced that Permanent General Companies, Inc. chose Mitchell as its exclusive provider of auto physical damage claims processing solutions. The Permanent General Companies insurance group is a leader in national auto insurance with expertise
New England Paint, Body & Equipment Expo to Feature ‘Triage Damage Analysis’ Seminar
Estimating expert Larry Montanez to offer valuable training at Car-O-Liner display.
Mild Winter Has Had Mixed Effect on Body Shops
Most agree that the mild winter season, combined with other factors, has not been good for business. But not all shops are singing the blues.
CARSTAR Uses Mitchell RepairCenter to Create Store Management System
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has developed a proprietary store management system that integrates its technology solutions with the Mitchell RepairCenter Shop Workspace to important technology tools to its store owners.
Seats Filling for Collision Repairer Legal Seminar
“This legal seminar is not about how to sue insurance companies…it’s about protecting yourself, your company and your employees from easily avoidable liabilities, loss of profits and other important issues of which every viable business is confronted,” said co-organizer Ray Gunder.
Do Shops Have a Legal Obligation to Check Related Systems for Damage?
In a front-end accident where there is front bumper and frame damage visible, are body shops required to check the radiator for leaks with a pressure test? If they didn’t, what problems can occur afterward? Are body shops required to have certified mechanics on site to guarantee the work for auto insurance company claims?