New York Body Shop to Host Emergency Extrication Class
On November 19, Nanuet Collision Centers of Monsey, New York, a member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), will deliver the latest in vehicle emergency occupant extrication training to first responders, ultimately helping to save lives. There are more than 5.8 million vehicle collisions a year. In crashes where minutes can spell the difference
Keenan Auto Body Hosts First Responder Training
Keenan Auto Body Vice President and COO Michael LeVasseur announced that the nine-store collision repair chain hosted a First Responder training program on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Keenan Auto Body East in Clifton Heights, Pa., and on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Keenan Auto Body South in West Chester. With roughly 6 million car crashes per
AMI Announces 2011 Emil Stanley Merit Award Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) jointly announced that Chris Renfro, general manager for Car-O-Van Collision Center, Orlando, Fla., is the recipient of this year’s Emil Stanley Merit Award. The award honors Emil Stanley, who was publisher of Automotive Body Repair News (ABRN) until his death in 1989. Stanley was
AMI, Partners Announce NACE, CARS Scholarship Winners
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Babcox Media, Zurich and the Automotive Service Association (ASA), announced the winners of several scholarships who will be rewarded with trips to Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), featuring NACE and CARS, to be held in Orlando, Oct. 5-8. BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship AMI and Babcox Media
Utah Body Shop Owner Creates Safe Driving Website
The video starts out with a father getting ready for work and heading out the door. His little daughter wakes up and goes downstairs to give her daddy a hug before he leaves, but she discovers he’s already gone. She rushes out the door and notices his car is still in the garage. He gets
CAPA Applauds California Senate Action on Airbag Measure
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) congratulated the California Senate for its leadership in the recent passing of Senate Bill 869. This measure, introduced by Sen. Leland Yee and co-sponsored by both the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) and CAPA, would require that airbags be returned to their original operating condition when replaced during collision
Hawaii Governor Vetoes Bill that Weakened State Vehicle Safety Inspection Program
Hawaii State Gov. Neil Abercrombie has vetoed legislation that would dilute the state’s Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program by exempting vehicles from testing for their first two to three years. Hawaii Senate Bill 1416 was originally introduced by Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, D-14. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says it opposed these proposed changes to
Caliber Collision Centers Continues Support for Faith for Soldiers with $5,000 Donation
Caliber Collision Centers, which operates collision repair facilities in California and Texas, announced its continued support for the Faith for Soldiers active military service non-profit organization with a $5,000 donation provided to founders Sgt. 1st Class Terry Mason and his wife, Tina, at the Caliber Collision Center in Killeen, Texas. Faith for Soldiers was founded
Capturing the Job by Closing the Sale
Reader’s Choice question: “With the current economy, how would you address the importance of capturing the job during the repair estimate? With volume down and shop efficiency increasing, what are the main issues we need to focus on to increase sales?” – Mark Levell, marketing director, Precision Collision Auto Body, Seattle, Wash.
‘Anti-Insurer’ Bills Defeated in Maine
The American Insurance Association (AIA) reported that it helped to prevent the passage of four insurance-related bills in the Maine legislature. The measures, LD 125, 295, 672 and 794, were considered by the Insurance and Financial Services Committee, and it was ultimately determined that the bills “ought not to pass,” effectively killing the bills for