CCAR Renews Preferred Vendor Status with CARSTAR
The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced the renewal of its Preferred Vendor status with CARSTAR Franchise Systems, Inc., to provide CCAR’s “S/P2” e-learning program to CARSTAR locations through the end of 2010. CCAR’s Web-based S/P2 training addresses the key safety and pollution prevention issues that face automotive service and collision repair professionals.
CCAR Adds Hybrid Electric Vehicle Safety Course
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has added the “Hybrid Electric Vehicle Safety” module to its S/P2 e-learning program. The new module is designed to promote awareness of regulations and safety procedures for repairing hybrid electric vehicles. The module covers Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations relating to hybrid vehicle safety, personal protection equipment
CCAR Offers EPA Paint Rule Training
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has added a “Paint Rule” module for its S/P2 e-learning program. The new “Paint Rule” module is now available at no additional cost to users of the S/P2 Collision Repair training. Collision shop subscribers will find the module in the “Pollution Prevention” course. The purpose of the module
CCAR Announces New Staff Leadership
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced new leadership for the organization’s staff, based at its headquarters in Overland Park, Kan. Daren Fristoe has been named CCAR’s president and chief operating officer. Before joining the organization in April 2008 as chief marketing officer, Fristoe’s background included collision repair franchising, e-commerce procurement, telecommunications, international
Scaring Off New Recruits
n on their business. Much to my encouragement, I’m seeing a slowly increasing trend toward addressing these issues by some of the best shops in country. And that’s good for this industry because a slowly rising tide lifts all boats. Scott Irwin – the BodyShop Business reader who asked about our industry’s viability – is
You Could Put An Eye Out with That
I’m going to tell you about things that could hinder your business.
The Case of the Disappearing Tech
The talk about the lack of the human resources in this industry.
It’s Getting Easier Being Green
“What’s the future hold for VOC compliance? With all the new regulations and the trouble it took to become compliant and to learn new techniques for materials, will it all have to be done again in the next two to five years? What’s next?“ – Sterling Wayne Stirewalt, shop manager, Mr. Dent, West Plains, Mo.
Creative Recruitment
Your right arm. How important is it to you? An independent body shop owner recently said he would give his to find one good technician. If people are willing to give up body parts, you know things are bad!
Audi, VW Donate Damaged Vehicles to Collision Education Programs
CREF, Audi of America and Volkswagen of America have partnered to donate 78 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles to collision repair programs throughout the U.S.
