Mitchell Announces Winner of Get-a-Life Dream Vacation
Wicklunds CARSTAR “gets a life” with RepairCenter.
Chevrolet Volt, Ford F-150 Repair Procedures
For this article, specific examples of OE procedures, diagrams, specifications, technical service bulletins (TSBs) and safety precautions are taken from ALLDATA Collision S3500.
Sherwin-Williams Hosting A-Plus University EcoLean Workshop in Chicago
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced the next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop will be held March 13-14 at the Double Tree Hotel in the Chicago metro area in Oak Brook, Ill. Sherwin-Williams says its EcoLean Level 1 workshops are designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The
Car-O-Liner Receives OEM Approval for the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program
Car-O-Liner announced participation in the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program as an official approved supplier of collision repair products. The Porsche Approved Collision Center Program provides a network of factory-authorized collision repair facilities that are trained and equipped to provide collision services that match the quality of Porsche automobiles. Assuring high standards of performance and
Industry Groups Call for Data Sharing ‘Opt Out’ Option in Shop Management Systems
SCRS, AASP and ASA contend that companies could be collecting business information without shops’ consent, in some cases selling it to third parties.
New Year, New Logo for ASA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has given its logo a facelift. According to ASA, the new logo has a fresh and modernized look – in conjunction with the association’s focus on staying relevant to today’s repair professional. Last year, ASA celebrated its 60th anniversary and implemented several initiatives to ensure it continues to meet the
Fix Auto Expands in Washington State
Fix Auto USA announced the addition of two franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto’s expansion in the Seattle market to five locations and increasing its presence in the Pacific Northwest to 11 shops. The new Fix Auto locations include: • Fix Auto Bellevue, previously Lakeside Collision of Bellevue • Fix Auto South Seattle, previously Alki Auto
Over $125,000 in Scholarships and Grants Available from Collision Repair Education Foundation
Secondary and post-secondary collision students attending career and technical schools and colleges have the opportunity to apply for the over $125,000 in available scholarships and tool grants from the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the organization’s industry supporters. The spring 2012 opportunities include: • Collision Repair Education Foundation Scholarship • The Lon Baudoux Legacy Scholarship
BASF Portable Color Matching Tool
BASF Automotive Refinish’s COLOR-MAXmobile2 solid color tool is compact and portable and provides 531 color chips that can be easily compared to the vehicle with up to five colors on a single swatch.
Wall-Mounted Spray Gun Cleaner
Uni-ram’s UM80WF wall-mounted spray gun cleaner has a wastewater treatment system built in.
