Sherwin-Williams Hosts Toyota Workshop Efficiency Training at Joe Gibbs Racing
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) recently hosted a dozen representatives from the largest national Toyota and Lexus dealerships in North America for an intensive training program on “Improving Workshop Efficiency.” The event was held in conjunction with, and at the headquarters of, Joe Gibbs Racing, a NASCAR team that’s a proponent of lean shop production
Illinois DOI Fines Insurer $200,000 for Sluggish Claims Processing
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has issued an order against Universal Casualty Company (UCC) for failing to perform prompt investigations and settlements of consumers’ claims. On Aug. 11, 2009, the DOI ordered Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based UCC to pay a $200,000 fine and correct its claims processes immediately. In January 2008, the DOI ordered
Repairers, Insurers Debate Consistency of DRPs at CIC
Repairers vented their frustrations about the lack of consistency in direct-repair programs (DRPs) last week at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Washington, D.C., and the takeaway was that it would probably always be this way due to insurance companies’ competitive nature with one another. “There isn’t any consistency because every insurer has a different
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Faster, Easier Estimating
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Industrial Hand Cleaner
Key Magic hand soap is an all-natural industrial hand cleaner designed for everyday shop use. The anti-bacterial, non-solvent formula contains walnut shell scrubbers for tough stains. It washes away completely and leaves no residue. Superior skin emollients prevent drying and cracking. Order P/N CHE235883 at www.orderkeystone.com or call (800) 772-5557.
Liability Coverage
Lancer Insurance Company specializes in providing liability and collision coverages to entrepreneurial body and repair shop owners who rent vehicles to their customers. Rather than referring clients to third-party auto rental firms, Lancer policyholders keep the rental revenues in-house. Call (800) 782-8902, ext. 3027.
Paint Systems, Spray Guns Highlight Product Giveaways at BSB Waterborne Conference
Everyone loves free, right? Especially during these tough economic times! Well, if you love free, you definitely need to attend the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center in Huron, Ohio. Several of the sponsors and exhibitors have committed to giving away a variety of
I-CAR Names New Regional Managers
I-CAR recently announced the establishment of six regions in the United States that will replace the organization’s current three-zone structure to provide enhanced leadership and support for I-CAR training. The organization has named six people to fill its newly-created Regional Manager roles for the not-for-profit training organization beginning Aug. 1. The new Regional Managers will