CRA Asks DOI to Trace Aftermarket Bumper Reinforcements Used in Claims
Group says affected policyholders should be alerted to potential safety issues associated with non-OEM parts.
Honda and Acura Collision Impact Kits Expanded For 2009 Models
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced the expansion of its Collision Impact Kit program, effective Feb. 1, to include select 2009 Honda and Acura models. Collision Impact Kits now include: • 1998-2009 Honda Accord Sedan • 1998-2009 Honda Accord coupe • 2005-2007 Honda Accord hybrid • 1996-2009 Honda Civic Sedan • 1996-2009 Honda Civic Coupe
No Airbag Supplements
Simplify airbag repairs and reduce cycle time with Airbag Solutions. It provides photos displaying the most accurate information for replacing and servicing airbag systems. Using pictures from every vehicle rather than drop-down screens or sketches, you can see immediately which components are required and where they’re located. Visit www.airbagsolutions.com.
SCRS Says Industry’s Voice Heard After Airbag Model Act Passes with Amendments
Last week, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) met in New Orleans, La., to discuss a proposed model act on airbag fraud that eventually was passed by the NCOIL Property and Casualty committee after opposing testimony provided by collision repairers and others led to amendments. The airbag fraud model act establishes criminal penalties for
Airbag, Aftermarket Parts Model Legislation to Be Debated this Week
Model legislation covering airbags and aftermarket parts use will be debated by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators Property and Casualty Insurance Committee (NCOIL) beginning Thursday. NCOIL drew attention from collision repairers this summer when it introduced the model legislation, which is used as a base for legislation introduced in state legislatures. NCOIL’s Model Act
NABC Rolling Out Vehicle Extrication Program for First Responders
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it will debut its latest community service project, the First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE) training course, on the NACE show floor on Friday at 11 a.m. It’s important for first responders to accident scenes to understand advancements in vehicle design – including high strength steels, passenger restraint systems,
TECH FEATURE: Nuts and Bolts of Suspension Repair
Repairing vehicle suspensions may seem daunting, but if you stray out of your comfort zone and give it a shot, you may just be able to add more dollars to your bottom line.
SUPER TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: Airbag Basics
Airbags, along with other components of safety restraint systems, are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and misinformation is spreading like wildfire. Here’s the real deal on what you need to know to restore them to OEM standards.
No Airbag Supplements
Simplify air-bag repairs and reduce cycle time with Airbag Solutions. It provides photos displaying the most accurate information for replacing and servicing airbag systems. Using pictures from every vehicle rather than drop-down screens or sketches, you can see immediately which components are required and where they’re located. Visit www.airbagsolutions.com.
Airbag Fraud, Aftermarket Parts Debated at NCOIL Meeting
Model legislation concerning airbag fraud and the use of aftermarket parts was debated by members of the collision repair, insurance and aftermarket parts industries at a recent National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property-Casualty (P-C) Committee meeting in Philadelphia. The model legislation was debated for nearly two hours at the meeting, with an emphasis on