CRA Opposes Class Action Against State Farm
The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) said that it does not support litigation against State Farm in its year-end review of legislation and court decisions. However, the CRA did say it’s important to continue to file complaints against insurers with the Department of Insurance (DOI), though the association admitted it has seen little success
Northeast States Edge Closer to Adopting Waterborne Paint Regulations
The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) has officially adopted a resolution calling on its member states to adopt waterborne paint regulations. The model regulations place limits for volatile organic compounds (VOC) that would require collision repair facilities to convert to waterborne basecoat refinish systems by Jan. 1, 2012. The model rule also would require the use
AkzoNobel Benevolence Program Gives Over Three Dozen Families Transportation
Collision centers across the United States and Canada are sharing the gift of transportation with 37 families and community members during the 11th annual AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Benevolence Program, being held Dec. 8 through 15. The Benevolence Program is a community service endeavor sponsored by AkzoNobel and conducted by collision repair centers that are
ASA Michigan Members Now Have Access to Green Certification
Dewey’s Auto Body in Hastings, Mich., is the first Automotive Service Association of Michigan (ASAM) member to be registered against the Certified Green Investment (CGI) standards sanctioned under federal, state and local Green programs, Ray Fisher, executive vice president, announced. With accredited CGI registration, ASAM says member shops can now attract consumers in an
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Mitchell Providing Customer Vehicle Statusing and OEM Information to Industry Free of Charge
Mitchell International, Inc., announced that it is now offering Mitchell RepairCenter QuickStart free to the entire U.S. collision repair market. Mitchell RepairCenter QuickStart provides collision repairers with instant access to vehicle repair Web-statusing capabilities, continuously updated OEM repair data and procedures from Ford, GM and Chrysler, and the ability to convert estimate files from all
Recycled Rides Rolls Out 72 Vehicles During Nationwide Giveaway
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that 72 vehicle were gifted to families and service organizations across the U.S. as part of the 2009 Recycled Rides initiative. Recycled Rides is a community awareness project whereby members of the NABC repair and donate refurbished vehicles to be donated across the country. Body shops, insurers, paint
North Haven Auto Body Named New England Shop of the Year
North Haven Auto Body, North Haven, Conn., has been named the New England “Shop of the Year” by Damage Report magazine, a collision repair trade publication. North Haven Auto Body, founded in 1938, is owned by Bob McSherry. McSherry purchased the business from its previous owner 10 years ago. The shop occupies a 14,800-square-foot building