John Eagle Collision Lawsuit: Dallas Couple Seeking $1 Million After Auto Body Shop Glued Car Roof
In a deposition, the body shop director said the shop performed repairs “according to the insurance company,” not based on the OEM procedures.
Green Garage Challenge to Offer Shops Cash Back for Going Green
Program participants eligible to earn 3 to 10 percent cash back for purchasing green products.
Automotive Service Association Announces New and Renewing Associate Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its newest associate members, all of which joined the association during the first quarter of 2013. The associate category of ASA membership is designed for companies or groups that supply goods, services or equipment to the automotive repair industry. New associates include: Arroway LLC Hi-Tech Marketing Solutions Kahuna
Assured Performance Partners with Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network to Offer Rebate Rewards
Member shops in A-Plus program will now be able to access Assured Performance’s OEM parts rebate program.
Assured Performance Adds American Honda Recognition Program
Assured Performance has announced that American Honda’s ProFirst body shop recognition program has been added as an available option for its Assured Performance Certified Collision Care Providers (www.CertifyMyShop.com). Nearly all of the body shops that are certified under the Assured Performance requirements can qualify for the additional recognition provided by Honda’s new program. Both programs
Collision Repair Data Mining: Is It a Threat to Your Business?
Collision repairers are becoming increasingly concerned that their data is being used in ways they’re unaware of. They also feel it’s being used against them to control market dynamics.
Repairers Talk Data Mining at Collision Industry Conference
Some body shop owners want an “opt out” when it comes to signing agreements with information providers on data sharing.
Assured Performance Network Adds Nissan and Chrysler to Rebate Reward Program
In addition to the two automakers, General Motors is also part of the program, which provides a rebate to body shops when they repair a vehicle using 100 percent OEM collision repair parts as defined by the program.
Mopar Announces New Chrysler Recognized Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
Program certifies both dealer and independent body shops as official Chrysler collision repair facilities, and repairs conducted under new program will be certified by CARFAX as 100-percent OE repair.
More than 40 Exhibitors on Board for ASRW 2012
Show organizers report that more than 42 companies have signed up to exhibit at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) 2012. ASRW 2012 is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. "The strong sales effort for 2012 is a direct reflection of ASRW 2011, recently held in Orlando. We