Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Names Safest Cars for 2013
Thirteen cars earn good or acceptable ratings in new small overlap frontal crash test.
I-CAR Recognizes OEM Relationships at SEMA
I-CAR held a press conference at last week’s SEMA Show, concentrating on its relationship with an increasing number of leading vehicle manufacturers. Nissan/Infiniti, Chrysler and Honda were recognized for recently introducing collision repair network programs that require the industry-recognized I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation, while 15 vehicle manufacturers include the I-CAR Welding Qualification Series or
Second Annual MSO Symposium at NACE Doubles in Size
Sold-out crowd of more than 250 attendees heard educational sessions geared toward multi-store collision facilities.
Content, Speakers for NACE’s MSO Symposium Released
Event to include panel discussion with representatives from ABRA, Gerber, Caliber and Service King.
I-CAR Announces New Enhancements to Welding Qualification Training
Materials with different thicknesses will now be used in Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series, and new online Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Theory course launched.
Planning for Second Annual NACE MSO Symposium Underway
Planning for the second annual MSO Symposium at the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is well underway and, according to show organizer Hanley Wood Exhibitions, sponsorships are selling quickly. Designed for collision repair multi-shop operators, the symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the
Collision Repair Standards Should be Established by Collision Repairers
Scott Biggs argues that collision repair standards based upon OEM standards should be established and overseen by collision repairers.
How to Avoid Common Car Paint and Bare Metal Prep Mistakes
Manufacturers’ technical support personnel often field calls from body shop employees about product failures that lead to poor paint jobs – only to find out it wasn’t the products but faulty paint prep procedures.
BSB Undercover: The Estimate Roundup
The BSB staff went undercover, taking a damaged vehicle to several body shops in Northeast Ohio. The difference in the estimates we received, the physical appearances of the shops and the way we were treated as potential customers was startling.
Florida’s ‘Auto Angels’ Give Away 11 Vehicles
Auto Angels, in association with the Mid Florida Chapter of Florida Auto Body Collision Alliance (FACA) announced that it will give 11 vehicles to local recipients this holiday season. This year, Auto Angels says there were over 300 applicants vying for the "Angel Autos" prepared by the group. The selection committee worked to assure that