Investigation Finds Maryland Insurers Underpaid Claims
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) recently completed a year-long industry survey of 119 insurance companies regarding the mishandling of vehicle insurance claims in the wake of changes to total loss vehicle taxes and fees. Of the companies investigated, 67 violated state law when handling total loss claims. As of January 2008, an increase in sales
Maryland Auto Dealers Plans to Open $7 Million Body Shop
Annapolis, Md.-area collision repair facilities can expect more competition soon now that a car dealershop has announced it will open a $7-million, 44,000-square-foot body shop on Nov. 1, which would be one of the largest in the region. Criswell Performance Cars’ shop will reportedly feature 60 bays and include three drive-through paint shops, four prep
Aluminum Repair Seminar Offered in Maryland
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA), BMW of North America and BMW of Fairfax are presenting an aluminum repair training seminar. Shawn Hart, training manager of BMW North America, will teach about the detailed processes, hazards and benefits of aluminum body and collision repair. BMW is considered a pioneering company in aluminum body repair.
Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it. Maryland House Bill 1057 was signed into law by the governor in May and added the new requirement to Commercial Law 14-1002. The bill mandates that before beginning any repair work on
Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it. Maryland House Bill 1057 was signed into law by the governor in May and added the new requirement to Commercial Law 14-1002. The bill mandates that before beginning any repair work on
Free Workshops on Environmental Health and Safety to be Offered to D.C., Maryland Shops
On June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will offer free seminars in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. to educate body shops on the latest environmental regulations affecting their businesses. The workshop will also include demonstrations in best practices by an experienced auto finisher, as well
Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships Opens New Collision Center
The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships has acquired Lewes Body Works Collision Center in Lewes, Del.
Auto Body Consolidation Review 2023: Growth Never Rests
The collision repair industry has shown impressive resilience amidst a downturn in global M&A activity.
2023 BSB Year in Review: Top 10 News Stories
Jason Stahl and Nadine Battah count down the top 10 news stories of 2023.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Dec. 18.
