Maaco Franchisee Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Performance
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting franchisee Joseph Ambuul of Colorado Springs, Colo., was honored by the International Franchise Association (IFA) with a “Franchisee of the Year Award.” “Joe has grown his business tremendously in the past five years,” said David Lapps, president of the King of Prussia-based franchisor. “He has provided real leadership in
NABC Now Accepting Submissions in Response to 2012 Administrative Services RFP
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for its 2012 administrative services contract is open and available for viewing and download from the NABC website. The organization is accepting submissions now from prospective administrative services providers in response to the RFP, including their current provider, Creative Marketing Associates
CAPA Says Ford-ABPA Debate Demonstrates Importance of Part Certification
As the ongoing debate between the Ford Motor Company and the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) continues, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) noted that the issue of aftermarket parts being made out of different material than OEM parts can be addressed by the CAPA Certification Program. CAPA says it has demonstrated that OEMs can
CAPA Releases New Guide to CAPA Certified Aftermarket Parts for Claims Personnel, Insurance Adjusters
CAPA announced the development of a new resource for claims personnel and adjusters – The CAPA Guide to Certified Aftermarket Parts for Claims Personnel and Insurance Adjusters. Today, CAPA says, many insurance companies protect their policyholders from poor quality aftermarket alternatives as well as the high cost of OEM parts by choosing to use
ASA Announces Plans to Relocate Headquarters
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) national office is preparing to relocate its headquarters from Bedford, Texas, to Colleyville, Texas, in late October. The move will take place following ASA’s two trade shows in Orlando, Fla., during Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW). NACE and CARS (www.ASRWevents.com) will be held Oct. 5-8 at the Orange County
AASP Industry Improvement Grants Available
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) is once again accepting grant applications to fund initiatives having the purpose of improving or advancing the collision and mechanical repair industries. Grant requests will be accepted through October 7 and reviewed at the AASP Board of Directors meeting in November. The Industry Improvement Grant initiative
Houston Considers New Shop Licensing Regulation
The city of Houston’s proposed Automotive Repair and Collision Shop Licensing regulation in its current form would place a great deal of paperwork burden and liability on the shop owner, yet falls short in other requirements such as technician training and equipment, according to the Automotive Service Association (ASA). ASA opposes this proposed regulation in
Educational Schedule, Structure Released for New MSO Symposium at NACE
Details surrounding the Multiple Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium – the newest event at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) – have been released, including educational content, speakers and the full schedule. The MSO Symposium will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, featuring an all-day program consisting of education and networking specific to MSOs. Sponsors of this
Ford, ABPA Spar Over Parts Testing Results
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) recently released test results that it says revealed that Ford service parts exhibited lower hardness, lower weight, lower density and higher flammability and were able to absorb far less energy than equivalent Ford production parts. Ford fired back, however, stating that ABPA’s reports contain inaccurate information about Ford Genuine
Livin’ the Dream
For Neal Bateman, collision work pays the bills. But his real love is restoring cars, which he makes more than just a hobby at his shop.
