ASA Fielding Questions on Changes with Farmers DRP Agreements
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been fielding questions from collision repairers over the past several weeks about changes in the Farmers Insurance Circle of Dependability agreements. Changes that are raising questions include: • Language within the "Most Favored Customer" area of the agreement • Annual employee background checks, which does not appear to be
Survey Reveals 40 Percent of People are Driving Less
A survey conducted in April of this year by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners revealed that 40 percent of Americans are driving less overall and/or are taking public transportation more frequently. The survey also indicated that almost 20 percent of drivers have reduced or canceled their car insurance coverage for immediate financial relief. In
An Analysis of Progressive Insurance vs. North State Custom
What North State Custom’s successful defense against a lawsuit brought by Progressive means for the collision repair industry.
ABAC Alerts Body Shops to Potential Allstate Appraiser Violations
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) has informed body shop owners in its state of potential violations by Allstate appraisers. First, ABAC claims Allstate is currently instructing its damage appraisers to disallow labor on any supplement involving "Labor Only Procedures." ABAC also claims that Allstate is mandating visual inspections on all vehicles before any
AMI Announces 2011-2012 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) announced the members of its 2011-2012 Board of Trustees, with Tony Passwater, AEII, Indianapolis, Ind., elected as chairman. Other board members include Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan.; Bob Keith, AAM, CARSTAR, Overland Park, Kan.; Tim McDonnell, Mitchell1, Poway, Calif.; Ron Pyle, Automotive Service Association, Bedford, Texas and Freda
Col-Met Names Bruce Bryan Director of Sales
Col-Met Spray Booths announced the hiring of Bruce Bryan as director of sales. Bryan brings over 30 years of experience in the finishing industry. Most recently, he was the general manager for Acme Finishing Company, a custom coater in the Chicago area. Over the years, Bryan has been very active with the Powder Coating Institute
Motor Guard Corp. Named Top Vendor by International Autobody Marketing Group
Motor Guard Corp. was named Vendor of the Year by The International Autobody Marketing Group (IAMG) during its recent industry conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. IAMG is a national association of paint, body and equipment warehouse distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada. It presents the award each year to a successful business partner for outstanding performance,
AASP/NJ Says Seventh Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing a Big Success
Over 100 golfers and sponsors joined the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) for its seventh annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, May 23 at the Colonia Country club in Colonia, N.J. Early morning weather looked like it might put a damper on the outing, but as tee time approached,
Vehicle Disclosure, Replacement Crash Parts Consent Made a Priority by ASA Collision Leaders on Capitol Hill
Automotive Service Association (ASA) collision leaders included vehicle disclosure legislation and replacement crash parts notice and consent among top issues discussed recently on Capitol Hill. ASA members expressed support for H.R. 164, the “Damaged Vehicle Information Act,” proposed by U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight
ASA Announces 2011 Collision Division Operations Committee
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced its 2011 Collision Division Operations Committee. Dan Stander, Fix Auto Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Colo., continues his two-year term as Collision Division director. As such, Stander serves on ASA’s board of directors and is chairman of the ASA Collision Division Operations Committee. Additional members of the operations committee announced