AASP Marks 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas, Welcomes New Affiliate
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) celebrated 10 years as an industry organization while in Las Vegas to participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week events. Representatives from all AASP affiliate organizations were on hand to mark the occasion. Since its inception in 1999, AASP has grown to 11 state/regional associations representing over 8500 automotive
Connecticut AG Calls for Federal Investigation of Insurer Steering
In response to a nationwide petition circulated by the Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC), Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal this week urged U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to uphold federal consumer protection laws against "deceptive referrals" by insurers and other similar unlawful activities that Blumenthal claims violate consumer rights. Blumenthal also asked
NABC Makes Last Call for PRIDE Nominations
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is making a last call for nominations for its 15th annual PRIDE Awards, which recognize industry professionals who exhibit the type of bravery, generosity, genius and passion that exemplify the spirit of the collision repair industry. Nominations must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 15. The PRIDE Awards are not
New York Repair Group Adopts Code of Ethics and Shop Certification Standards
The Auto Rebuilders Association of Greater Syracuse (ARA) announced it has adopted a code of ethics based on a code of ethics created by attorney and consumer advocate Erica Eversman several years ago. The code states its goal is “to ensure that consumers receive high quality repairs and to promote consumer confidence in those repairs”
SCRS 2009 Affiliate Leadership Conference to be Held in September
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced the dates of its fourth annual Affiliate Leadership Conference, taking place at the I-CAR World Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Based on feedback and increasing participation of the SCRS affiliate associations, the event has expanded from one day to a two-day series, scheduled to run from
Connecticut Association Joins NABC
The Connecticut Collision Repair Specialists (CCRS), a non-profit collision repairer association, has become a member of the National Autobody Council (NABC). The CCRS says the NABC’s “inclusive” policy that welcomes repairers, suppliers, parts vendors and insurers fits with the CCRS’ values. “We subscribe to the mission of NABC and its desire to build
SCRS Asks U.S. Attorney General to Investigate Possible Anti-Trust Activity
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has joined efforts currently supported by a number of collision repair organizations across the country in a request to the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate violations of federal antitrust laws that many repairers feel are taking place in today’s marketplace. “Stemming
Cash for Clunkers Gaining Support
“Cash for Clunkers” legislation has gained traction on Capitol Hill as competing bills in the House have been consolidated and moved out of committee. The White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, which now moves to the full House for consideration. "’Cash for clunkers’ is a common-sense
Cash for Clunkers Gaining Support
“Cash for Clunkers” legislation has gained traction on Capitol Hill as competing bills in the House have been consolidated and moved out of committee. The White House and the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached an agreement on proposed legislation, which now moves to the full House for consideration. "’Cash for clunkers’ is a common-sense
SCRS to Host Affiliate Association Conference Calls
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is undertaking an initiative that will allow its 36 state affiliate associations (affiliates) to communicate via conference calls. The calls will be held on the first Tuesday of every other month and begin on Feb. 3. The calls will start at 3 p.m. EST and last no more