Diamond Standard Expands Part Traceability with New Labeling Standard
Diamond Standard announced it has created a new part identification standard to allow “cradle-to-grave” traceability of its products. “In response to the industry need to control structural parts’ substitution, facilitate correct parts identification for shops and provide cradle-to-grave traceability, Diamond Standard created a labeling standard considered by NSF International as ‘medical grade,’” said Diamond Standard
Steering Bill Stirs Debate Among Wisconsin Repairers and Insurers
A bill addressing steering, labor rates and estimates, S.B. 118, is being considered by the Wisconsin Senate, and insurers and repairers are at odds over whether the bill is needed. The bill’s creator, Sen. Pat Kreitlow, says the legislation is meant to protect consumers who feel they’ve been pressured by insurance companies during the claims
Toyota Certified Collision Center Program Approves DuPont ProfitNet for TCCC Performance Tracking Web Site
DuPont Performance Coatings announced that Toyota’s Certified Collision Center (TCCC) Program has approved the ProfitNet shop management system to interface with the TCCC KPI Web site, allowing shops to automatically upload their RO data from the ProfitNet Management System directly into the KPI site. The interface provides key data including vehicle data, parts data, labor
Right to Repair Coalition Questions NESSARA’s Stance Against Legislation
Coalition says New England shop group is using ‘smoke and mirrors’ to prevent bill’s passage.
California BAR Says Insurers Not Liable for Supplying Itemized Estimates
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) said in a recent letter that repairers – not insurers – are responsible for providing customers with correctly formatted repair invoices as outlined by California state code. Assemblyman Dave Jones wrote to the BAR on behalf of the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA), which expressed concern that insurers were
Scientists Engineering Technology to Help the Blind Drive
Years from now, the visually impaired could be given the choice to get out of the passenger seat and get behind the wheel. AOL News reports that the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) has made it an organizational goal to develop a car to be used by the visually impaired and has kicked off
Honda Position Statement Advises Against Using Aftermarket, Salvaged Structural Parts in Collision Repairs
American Honda says it does not support the use of aftermarket, salvaged or recycled structural parts in collision repairs of its vehicles because the parts could compromise the way these vehicles absorb collision energy and put occupants at risk in future collisions. The company explained its reasoning in the following position statement: “Honda and Acura
NHTSA Urged to Improve Performance at Congressional Hearing
ASA urges agency to take more active role in crash parts.
Training from Martin Senour to Focus on Sustainable Practices, Time-Saving Production Techniques and Profitability Needs
The Martin Senour Company has announced it will offer more than 30 classes designed to provide hands-on experience to automotive collision management and painting professionals in the second quarter of 2010. According to Jeff Green, Martin Senour director of sales, all Martin Senour training sessions include an emphasis on sustainable practice offerings – both business
Body Shop Awarded for Recycling, Energy-Saving Practices
San Ramon Body and Detail Shop and its owner, Geoff Johnson, have received the first ever Green Business Award from the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes a San Ramon, Calif., business that has developed initiatives that save energy, reduce waste and improve the environment. At the chamber awards luncheon, Johnson and his