Hertz Corporation Joins Aftermarket Rewards
With its ongoing expansion into the suburban car rental market and the insurance replacement industry, The Hertz Corporation has joined forces with Aftermarket Rewards to reward Hertz partners in the automotive aftermarket industry with Aftermarket Rewards points that can be redeemed for thousands of brand name reward products. Partner body shops are able to earn
Nebraska Autobody Association is Newest SCRS Affiliate Association
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced that the Nebraska Autobody Association (NABA), a statewide trade association promoting excellence in the art and science of collision repair, has enrolled as its newest affiliate association. The NABA, which is comprised of approximately 350 body shops, auto body suppliers, auto body educational institutions and
New York Repairers Allowed to Rebate Deductible, State Says
The New York Office of General Counsel has affirmed repairers’ right to waive or discount a customer’s deductible. Last month’s opinion represents the position of the New York State Insurance Department. The department wanted to determine if a shop’s payment to the insured of all or part of the insurance deductible constituted a rebate program
Liberty Mutual to Acquire Safeco Corporation
Liberty Mutual Group and Safeco Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement where Liberty Mutual will acquire all outstanding shares of Safeco for $68.25 per common share in cash. The proposed transaction, which is valued at approximately $6.2 billion, has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. It’s subject
Anti-Steering Bill Senate Hearing Successful, Says Missouri Collision Coalition
Power in numbers was demonstrated last Tuesday when the Missouri Collision Coalition (MCC) made up of Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN testified at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Mo. in support of Senate Bill 775. According to MCC lobbyist Bob Smith, when Senator LuAnn Ridgeway, vice chairperson of the
Anti-Steering Bill Senate Hearing Successful, Says Missouri Collision Coalition
Power in numbers was demonstrated last Tuesday when the Missouri Collision Coalition (MCC) made up of Missouri associations AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN testified at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Mo. in support of Senate Bill 775. According to MCC lobbyist Bob Smith, when Senator LuAnn Ridgeway, vice chairperson of the
Ohio Newspaper Picks Up Story on CARA
Longtime repairer Rick Finney and other members of the Choice Autobody Repair Association (CARA) are hard at work educating consumers on their rights regarding collision repair. Part of the battle is getting the word out to the masses, and CARA did just that by telling its story to The Times-Reporter of Dover-New Philadelphia, Ohio, which
SCRS Elects New 2008-2009 Board of Directors
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced its newly elected 2008-2009 board of directors at its Corporate Awards Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Philadelphia on April 15. Gary Wano of GW & Son Autobody in Oklahoma City, assumed the duties of chairman. Also elected to a new position was Aaron Clark of Collision
California Senate Judiciary Committee Approves CRA Factory Parts Bill
The California Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA)-sponsored Senate Bill 1059 by a 3-2 vote and agreed to add the following provision to the bill: “At the time of sale, the insurer shall specifically notify the insured whether the insurance contract allows for the use of aftermarket parts, and that such use may
California Senate Judiciary Committee Approves CRA Factory Parts Bill
The California Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA)-sponsored Senate Bill 1059 by a 3-2 vote and agreed to add the following provision to the bill: “At the time of sale, the insurer shall specifically notify the insured whether the insurance contract allows for the use of aftermarket parts, and that such use may