QPC Challenges ASA’s Stance on Crash Parts Patent Bill
The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) is accusing the Automotive Service Association (ASA) of spreading misinformation about the Access to Repair Parts Act (H.R. 3059/S.1368). The legislation, currently under consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, would amend U.S. patent code so that it wouldn’t be an act of design patent infringement to manufacture
CIC Panel Lists Vehicle Complexity, Training as Top Challenges
Vehicle complexity and training were the two main challenges members of a panel discussion held at the Collision Industry Conference last week in Palm Springs, Calif., said lie ahead for the collision repair industry. Members of the panel included: Guy Bargnes of Bargnes Associates; Randy Hanson, auto director for Allstate; John Edelen, president and CEO
Colorado Repairer Challenges Local Officials to Address Steering
A Fort Morgan, Colo., shop owner recently challenged his public officials to take a stand against steering, claiming that a state law that says insurers can’t require repairs be made at a specific business may not be enough to deter insurer steering practices. To raise awareness of alleged steering in Colorado, Les Linker, owner of
PPG Spring Confernece to Address Critical Industry Challenges
PPG’s MVP Business Solutions team will host a conference for collision center owners and managers from across North America, March 9-11 at the Hilton Resort at Squaw Peak in Phoenix, Ariz. PPG says the conference’s combination of management training, peer exchange and expert speakers will help shop owners improve shop performance and competitiveness despite the
Market Profile: Overcoming Market Challenges
From dealing with insurer steering to getting on DRPs to trying to make a profit on current DRPs, shop owners are struggling to overcome market challenges.
Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Licensee in Michigan
Car ADAS Solutions has welcomed Lakestate Calibrations as a new licensee in Gaylord, Mich.
ASE Releases Chairman’s Message
New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.
I-CAR Recognizes Industry Excellence with Chairman’s Awards Presentation
Collision repair leaders Lou DiLisio, Nick Notte, Tim O’Day and Ford Motor Company honored for outstanding contributions.
Long-Time Business Starts New Chapter with Second Generation Owners
Heather Cullaton learned the benefit of giving back from their father, Fred Haberl, longtime CARSTAR franchise partner in Lakeland, FL. She works with the Boy Scouts, her church, NABC Recycled Rides and other community programs. On this particular day, she finds herself at a 4H show, buying a pig for a student to grow and
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of April 8.
