CARSTAR Offers Tips for Protecting Vehicles from Hail Damage
CARSTAR’s experts offer advice to help vehicle owners deal with unusual winter storms, before and after.
Hailstorm Insurance Claims up 48 Percent in 2016
Insurance claims for hail damage in Texas last year exceeded the previous two years combined, according to an analysis conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
West Virginia Woman Who Staged Vehicle Accident Convicted of Mail Fraud
A Fairmont, W.Va., woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after admitting that she staged a vehicle accident, faked injuries from the accident and filed false insurance claims that got her a $41,000 settlement.
Tampa Collision Repair Shop Owner Kills Former Employee During Argument, According to Reports
The owner of a Tampa, Fla., body shop shot and killed a former employee on May 24, according to local news reports.
Owners of Seven California Collision Repair Shops Allegedly Scammed Insurers Out of $560,000
The body shops staged up to 40 false insurance claims receiving payouts totaling $560,492 from 10 different insurance companies, including some of the largest auto insurers in the nation, according to authorities.
Insurance Industry Cautions Public on Hail Scams
The Insurance Council of Texas warned of scams from pubic adjusters, fake contractors or even lawyers who promise they can help file a claim for a damaged car or a home’s roof after Nov. 4th hailstorm in El Paso, Texas.
Web Presence Management: Email and Internet Security
A crash course on email and Internet security basics.
Service King Contributes $75,000 to Texas Nonprofits
Two charity golf tournaments contribute to Safe Place of Austin and The Arbor School of Houston benefitting students with developmental disabilities and people affected by sexual and domestic violence.
Collision Repairers Provide Recycled Rides Vehicles for First Responders and K9 Partners
Collision repairers in several states teamed up to provide critical and reliable transportation for first responders and their K9 partners as part of 2016 Arson Awareness Week.
AAPEX to Host NASTF Session on Vehicle Cybersecurity
Donny Seyfer, co-owner of Seyfer Automotive in Wheat Ridge, Colo., will address this important topic as moderator of a one-hour panel discussion, “How Will Vehicle Cybersecurity Impact Future Auto Repair?”
