Ford Announces Aftermarket-OEM Crash Test Results at CIC
The ongoing aftermarket-OEM parts debate continued at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held Nov. 3 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, with Ford Motor Company concluding as the result of crash tests it conducted that using aftermarket bumpers can negatively impact airbag deployment. Ford was prompted to conduct the crash tests as the
SCRS Assembles Panel to Discuss Dynamics of Adapting a Waterborne Paint System at SEMA
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is bringing together a half-dozen experts on waterborne paint for an informative, essential panel discussion on adapting a collision repair operation to a water-based refinishing system. The seminar, titled, "Waterborne: How to Stay Afloat," is part of SCRS’ Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series taking place at this year’s
Don’t You Feel Smarter?
The 2010 BodyShop Business Conference that was held Sept. 17-18 in Indianapolis is now just a memory, and as I look back on it, I realize that for everyone who participated in the event, it should be a memory of learning and enjoyment. As a bonus, the weather cooperated nicely and enabled us to see
OPINION: Aftermarket Parts Are Here to Stay, So Deal With It!
I believe we can all agree on two things: OEM parts are superior to remanufactured and aftermarket parts, and insurance companies are going to continue to use remanufactured and aftermarket parts as long as they can reap significant cost savings. Knowing these two things, I choose not to expend my energy fighting big insurers head
UV Primers
Ultraviolet (UV) primer might be pricey, but consider the advantages and you might be sold on this amazing technology.
BodyShop Business Conference Kicks Off Friday!
The collision repair industry is buzzing as the much anticipated BodyShop Business Conference at the Hilton Hotel & Suites in downtown Indianapolis kicks off Friday! Over 180 industry professionals will be learning about everything from environmental laws to marketing to advanced metals. Here’s a look at the breakouts: • Advanced Metals – Jeff Poole, I-CAR
ASA’s Marketplace Will Be Featured at ASRW
Vendor participants of the Automotive Service Association ‘s (ASA) Marketplace will comprise a new pavilion on the show floor at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), scheduled for Oct. 11- 13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Introduced in March, the ASA Marketplace provides one-stop shopping for ASA’s entire benefits portfolio for
ASA Announces New Associate Members for Second Quarter
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced four new associate members who recently joined the association. ASA says the decision to become an associate member displays a strong commitment to the association and its efforts to serve the automotive service and repair industry – including its many dedicated independent repair professionals. New associate members joining ASA
High-Performance Filtration
The Tsunami Water Separator and Oil Coalescing Filtration System is a high-performance filtration package that provides flawless finishes for all spray applications. The Tsunami Water Separator is a high quality filtration product that removes liquids and dirt particulates from compressed air systems with a capacity of up to 240 standard cubic feet per minute. The
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
