Point and Click for Parts
Buying crash parts online may save a lot of shops a lot of time. But as the Internet continues to grow and online parts dealers continue to pop up faster than long-lost cousins at a lottery winner’s mobile home, the question of whether or not the industry is ready remains. The technology seems to be there, but does that mean it’s a good idea?
Red Carpet Awards Set for Tuesday Night at SEMA Show
The Red Carpet Awards event features the most prestigious awards and recognitions in the collision industry from notable industry organizations.
SCRS to Hold Red Carpet Awards Breakfast at SEMA
The Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast features the most prestigious awards and recognitions in the collision repair industry.
SCRS Announces Red Carpet Breakfast at SEMA
The Red Carpet Awards Breakfast has become a noteworthy fixture of the SEMA Show, featuring the most prestigious awards and recognitions from industry organizations.
ARA Takes Action in Response to NSF International’s Exit from Certification Program
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it is taking immediate steps to mitigate the impact NSF International’s exit from the automotive part certification business will have on the automotive recycling industry.
ASA Supports New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure Legislation
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it supports New Hampshire House Bill 664, which addresses OEM repair procedures for collision repairs.
Accountable Estimating Joins CIECA
CIECA has announced that Accountable Estimating has joined the association as a corporate member.
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
NACE and CARS Announce Chairmen Appointments
ASA, NACE and CARS announced that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will serve as the NACE 2009 event chairman. President and owner of C & C Automotive, Aaron Clements will return as the event chairman of CARS. Each chairman is responsible for leading an Attendee Advisory Council for their respective shows.
Legislative Lowdown
Federal – The U.S. Department of Justice recently released the final rules for the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), created by a 1992 law to prevent title washing. The rules, which were effective April 1, require insurers to report vehicles that have been declared total losses under state law and by their own