Polyvance to Unveil New 6076 Bumper Stabilizer at SEMA
Polyvance announced it will be unveiling the 6076 Bumper Stabilizer at booth no. 10673 at the 2019 SEMA Show.
Tesla Adds Bumper Replacement to Mobile Service Offerings
Tesla has announced that it is working to add even more capability to its mobile repair fleet, including the ability to change out bumpers, according to an article by Clean Technica.
Volvo Issues Position Statement on Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning
Volvo has released a position statement that requires pre- and post-repair scanning on all model years 1996 and beyond.
Polyvance Releases New Tools to Push Dents Out of Plastic Bumpers
Polyvance’s 6148 Bumper Rollers kit makes it easier for technicians to push dents out and restore the sharp body lines common in today’s complex plastic bumper covers.
KSI Auto Parts to Acquire Richmond Bumper
KSI Trading Corp., a distributor of quality replacement auto body parts servicing more than 20,000 repair shop customers across 25 locations in 14 states, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Richmond Tidewater Bumper (RTB).
ITW Evercoat Wins SEMA New Product Award for Collision Repair & Refinish
SEMA announced its Best New Products Award winners at the 2018 SEMA Show, including OPTEX Color Changing Body Filler and Putty from ITW Evercoat.
New Research from AAA Finds New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions
According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to expensive sensors and their calibration requirements.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks “Back to School” Donations
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is inviting the industry to help ensure high school and college collision instructors have a great start to their fall semester by donating tools, equipment, consumables and other items.
Accountable Estimating Partners with Polyvance to Create Estimating Plastic Repair Online Training Course
The course takes the estimator through a brief history of plastics, shows how to identify the different types of plastics, and discusses the three main types of plastic repair techniques used in the industry.
Automotive Body Parts Association Voices Opposition to GM Position Statement on Aftermarket Bumper Covers
The ABPA announced that it opposes a recent position statement by GM stating that they do not approve of the use of aftermarket, reconditioned or salvage bumper covers/fascias on GM vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
