Third Annual Midwest Collision Industry Forum a Success
The third annual Midwest Collision Industry Forum (MCIF) in Columbia, Mo., was deemed a success by its organizers (AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN) as nearly 125 collision industry professionals from as far east as Virginia and as far west as Montana participated. The one-day forum featured speakers Mike Anderson of Wagonwork Collision
WMABA Becomes Newest AASP Affiliate
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) Board of Directors has accepted the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) as its newest affiliate member. The WMABA is a regional collision industry association that covers Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Its mission is to serve the best interests of collision repairers through leadership, education and
Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill Headed to W.V. House
ASA urging West Virginia repairers to contact legislators in opposition of the bill.
WMABA Asks Collision Repairers to Rate Insurance Companies
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association has announced that it is opening a survey for collision repairers in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. to anonymously rate insurers in several categories.
W.Va. Department of Education Chooses I-CAR Curriculum for Secondary, Vocational Schools
The West Virginia Department of Education/Division of Career and Technical Education will integrate the industry recognized I-CAR Professional Development Program – Education Edition into the curriculum of all 22 secondary and vocational schools in the state of West Virginia.
N.Y. Repairers Commend W.Va. Attorney General’s Pursuit of ‘Junkyard Parts’ Issue
The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association (NYSACTA) has commended West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw for what the association says is an “unfettered commitment to consumer safety and awareness.” McGraw’s office is pursuing a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual and a West Virginia body shop for installing “junkyard parts” on a vehicle – an act they say violated state law.
‘Junkyard Parts’ Lawsuit Against Liberty Mutual Moves to Federal Court
A lawsuit filed by the West Virginia attorney general alleging that Liberty Mutual implemented policies that called for body shop owners to repair new vehicles using “junkyard” parts has been moved to federal court, the Charleston Gazette reports.
ARA Tells W.Va. Attorney General to Stop Using the Term ‘Junkyard Parts’
This week, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) sent a formal letter of complaint to West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw urging him to refrain from using the term “junkyard parts” when referring to recycled/salvaged automobile parts. The group believes the phrase is “derogatory and misleading.”
Hunter Engineering Announces Passing of Longtime Sales VP
Dave Smith was instrumental in leading Hunter through a period of great growth.
Enterprise Reports Length of Rental Continues to Decline
Enterprise is reporting that LOR continues to decline for collision-related rentals, with overall LOR for in Q4 2023 at 17.7 days, a one-day decline from Q4 2022.
