ASA: Defeat of Aftermarket Parts Bill Means Consumers Can Make Informed Collision Repair Decisions
After clearing the Arkansas Senate, a bill that would have repealed the state’s requirement for repairers to use OEM parts on warrantied vehicles has died in committee.
CARSTAR Berlin Co-Owner Lisa Siembab Named WIN Most Influential Woman
Connecticut body shop owner and advocate recognized for collision repair industry work.
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2014 Celebration of Excellence
Annual event, which opened with the AMI graduation ceremony, took place Friday, Aug. 1 in Dearborn, Mich.
WIN Announces Opening of Most Influential Women Nominations
Nominations will be open from Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 to Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.
Thumbs Down to Insurers’ ‘Rule of Thumb’
Shops may find themselves in trouble if they allow insurers to use the “rule of thumb” method to reimburse for paint materials – because selling goods at a price below the acquisition cost is typically illegal.
Bob Keith Named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ by Southeast Community College
Omaha, Neb., body shop owner displays heavy involvement, dedication in the industry.
WIN Awards Scholarships to Top Female SkillsUSA Winners
Jessica Crowley and Kristina Shaver earn WIN memberships, trips to NACE at national trade skills competition in Kansas City.
Clark Plucinski Named Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director
Forty-year industry veteran’s term begins July 30, 2012.
Collision Repair Data Mining: Is It a Threat to Your Business?
Collision repairers are becoming increasingly concerned that their data is being used in ways they’re unaware of. They also feel it’s being used against them to control market dynamics.
Should Collision Repairers Unionize?
Some say that unions could be the solution to low wages and other issues in the collision repair industry. Others say unions would make those problems worse in a “careful what you wish for” scenario.
