New York Body Shop Owner Prevails in Assignment of Proceeds Case
Nick Orso’s Body Shop in Syracuse, New York, is no stranger to "assignment of proceeds" cases – and no stranger to what owner Mike Orso terms "the bullying some insurance companies attempt to use to avoid paying claims." "From Syracuse to New York City, we’ve observed motions based on various legal opinions where [insurers] are
ASRW Brings More than 200 Hours of Education to the East Coast
The 2011 educational program at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Fla., will feature more than 80 educational sessions, which total more than 200 hours of education, according to event organizers. Approximately 70 percent of the sessions are accredited by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI). Additional add-on education includes role-based training presented by
ASA Offers Free Three-Tier Brochure Holders While Supplies Last
Starting in September, and while supplies last, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) is offering a free three-tier brochure holder with any brochure purchase from the association. All items available for sale can be found online at www.ASAstore.com. Two consumer brochures available at the ASA Store were recently updated. “Your Guide to Cost-Effective Vehicle Ownership and
Body Shop Owner Creates Online Parts Store for Collision Industry
Times were tough four years ago for Robert Williams. Sales at his two body shops in Fresno, Calif., had dropped more than 30 percent, and he was desperately searching for ways to cut expenses and make more money. Looking around his shop, Foxwood Auto Body, he noticed that he had quite the collection of leftover
Repairer Driven Education Attendance at 2011 SEMA Show Surpasses Previous Year
In 2010, the SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish (CR&R) section, then referred to as Paint Body & Equipment section, earned the title as "fastest growing area of the event." This year is proving to continue to push the bar higher, and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series, which served
ASA-Ohio to Host Meetings with Ohio EPA
ASA-Ohio will be hosting meetings in September with the Ohio EPA Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP). The meetings will be held throughout the state and will be offered free of charge. The focus of this opportunity is to give independent shops access to information regarding EPA regulation. OCAPP is designed to provide
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Aug. 18 that it is requesting comments on five key consumer warranty issues concerning interpretations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Specifically, the FTC is requesting public input on: Rule Governing Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions; Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms; Rule
ABPA Blasts Ford’s Latest Crash Parts Video, Releases its Own Video Comparing Parts
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) issued a press release criticizing Ford Motor Company for what the group calls a "gross misrepresentation of the truth" in a video released earlier this month. Ford’s consumer-aimed video showcased crash tests and other demonstrations calling into question the safety of aftermarket parts. The ABPA says it will challenge
Education Foundation Hosting Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for 2010 School Makeover Winner
Industry professionals are invited to join Bridgerland Applied Technology College in Logan, Utah, and the Collision Repair Education Foundation the morning of Friday, Sept. 23 for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the school winning the second annual Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 school grant in 2010. In the end, through the additional generosity
NABC Explains Benefits of Recycled Rides Participation
Every day, the National Auto Body Council says the industry‐at‐large and the general public gets a little more familiar with the work being done as part of the its Recycled Rides program, through which NABC members refurbish donated vehicles and gift them to families in need and organizations dedicated to assisting others. The NABC says