Housing Opens for ASRW 2011
Housing opened today for attendees and exhibitors planning to participate in Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) 2011. Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 5-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Housing reservations are made
ASA Testifies at Texas Franchise Tax Law Hearing
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) testified before the House Ways and Means Committee of the Texas General Assembly in Austin, Texas, about an inequity in the current Texas Franchise Tax code. In her testimony, Denise Caspersen, ASA’s Collision Division manager, discussed the association’s support for Texas House Bill 429, a bill introduced by Rep. Allen
New Collision Center with Art Gallery Opens in Northeastern Ohio
LJI Collision Center, a modern take on the auto body repair shop with a distinctly feminine twist, officially opened its doors today in Orange Village, Ohio, on the east side of Cleveland. LJI, founded, owned and operated by sisters Lauren Giarrizzo Angie and Jill Giarrizzo Strauss, builds upon nearly 30 years in the auto repair
Ohio Technical College Students Build ’57 Chevy Bel Air for Vic Edelbrock
Ohio Technical College (OTC) students have been building a custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that will be given to aftermarket industry veteran Vic Edelbrock on May 1, 2011 during Christi Edelbrock’s "Rev’ved Up 4 Kids" charity car show benefiting The Center for Learning Unlimited at Vic’s Garage in Torrance, Calif. The one-of-a-kind Bel Air,
Don’t Get Hung Up
Lessons learned from a successul dry-cleaner.
I Guess Henry was Wrong!
How the major paint companies are responding to the Xirallic shortage caused by the disaster in Japan.
TSBs Can Generate an Additional Income Stream
So what does it mean for you to “one up” the competition? You’ve invested time and money to install the latest and greatest software systems throughout your business. You have the best frame rack and electronic measuring devices available on the market. You have the most talented welders who allow you to replace panels and
Air Compressors: What to Consider When Buying
Rotary type compressors are now taking a larger bite out of piston compressors in the collision repair market, with their manufacturers claiming this technology is more energy efficient and provides a reliable supply of clean, dry air.
Rolling Jacks for Four-Post Lifts
Thanks to the RJ-7 rolling bridge jack, four-post lift owners can enjoy virtually the same benefits as a two-post lift. The RJ-7 provides the ability to raise two wheels off the four-post lift runways, making automotive service such as brake jobs and suspension work a cinch. Its telescoping roller design allows the runways to be
S.C. Crash Parts Legislation Sent Back to Subcommittee
South Carolina State Sen. David Thomas, R-Seneca, pre-filed legislation mirroring that of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators’ (NCOIL) Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair in December 2010. Recently, a committee vote was held to determine the future of a much diluted bill. According to a spokeswoman from the Insurance and Banking