2010 ASRW Partnering Program Kicks Off with Industry Support
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW 2010) reports it has received strong industry support for this year’s events via the ASRW Partnering Program (APP). The APP is designed to foster industry participation by partnering organizations supporting the many segments of the automotive service and repair industry. APP participants promote unified industry involvement, while strengthening their
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
The first thing you notice when you visit Dave’s Autobody is the life-sized palm tree out front. This is Galesburg, Ill., for Pete’s sake. But the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. It sure makes the business stand out from the street. And what do you think about when you see
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
Editor Jason Stahl visited Dave’s Autobody in Galesburg, Ill., on Feb. 17 and discovered some unique things the shop is doing to “own” customers.
Ohio Technical College Receives 2010 NEO Success Award
Recognition honors top-performing businesses in Northeast Ohio.
NSF International Launches Aftermarket Parts Safety Certification Program
Concerns regarding consumer safety and compromised automobile crashworthiness continue to center on the use of certain aftermarket structural parts. NSF International says it has launched a new Automotive Parts Certification Program, which verifies both the quality and performance of aftermarket auto parts via testing and inspections, to address these concerns. The certification program offers independent,
New TV Spot: “Stuff Happens”
PreFab Ads recently completed its 13th TV spot, "Stuff Happens," now available for licensing by independent body shops on an exclusive-by-territory basis. Using animation, "Stuff Happens" shows a car being damaged many ways then coming together in a perfect repair. Call (415) 391-5030.
Tough on Grease, Easy on Hands
Kresto Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner from STOKO Skin Care is the professionals’ choice, and STOKO says it’s the best hand cleaner on the market. It’s engineered to be tough on grease but easy on hands. Get pure performance with Kresto Skin Repair’s non-greasy formula to help heal hard- working hands, while Kresto Kwik Wipes provide
Sterling Autobody Centers Opens New Store in California
On Jan. 25, Sterling Autobody opened a new, 12,000-square-foot repair facility in Oakland, Calif. The new location employs 15 technicians and front office staff. Sterling acquired the pre-existing building and renovated both the interior and exterior. Included is what Sterling says is a new, more customer-friendly office design featuring improved lighting, warmer tones and retail-like
New Web Site Assists Body Shops with EPA 6H Rule Compliance
GRC-Pirk Management has launched a new Web site, haps6h.com, which links with the U.S. EPA Collision Repair Campaign (CRC). The site is designed to assist body shops in complying with the EPA’s NESHAP 40 CFR 63: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources; Final Rule, also called the 6H Rule. The HAPs
I-CAR Rolling Out Advanced Material Damage Analysis Course
I-CAR announced that it will premiere its newest course, Advanced Material Damage Analysis (DAM08) on March 1. The course offers students training on how advanced materials affect collision energy management along with understanding the necessary repair considerations for such materials. “This course was developed for anyone in the estimating or appraisal process and is an