Illinois Shop Donates Repaired Vehicle to Needy Family
All Line CARSTAR in Bolingbrook, Ill., recently held a ceremony to deliver a restored 2004 Saturn Vue to the Earley family, as part of the nationwide Recycled Rides program coordinated by the National Auto Body Council (NABC). The Earley family includes matriarch Debra, her daughters Jadia, Jatundra and Jasmine, granddaughter Delilah and her elderly
Sterling Autobody Opens New Store in Illinois
Sterling Autobody opened a new, 18,000-square-foot location in East Dundee, Ill., on March 16. The new location employs 16 technicians, along with its estimating and customer service staff. “This new location is part of our ongoing strategy to expand our footprint and accommodate the demands of our customers,” Sterling Autobody President Nick Notte said.
Illinois Shop Gives Gift of Refurbished Van to Needy Family
They moved to Springfield in June from Chicago for a safer, smaller environment for the children. Mom secured a part-time job soon after arriving, but Dad has been hampered in his job search by the lack of a vehicle. The job offers he has received have been in areas not serviced by bus routes. The
New CRASH1 Location Named in Illinois
Midwest Auto & Truck Collision (MATC), located in the southwest Chicago area, announced it joined the CRASH1 Collision Repair Network. "I look forward to continue building my business as a CRASH1 location by learning from other successful shop owners and developing stronger relations with the insurers," said Casey Mucha, president of MATC CRASH1. MATC CRASH1
Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois Joins QPC in Support of H.R. 5638
The Automotive Parts and Service Association (APSA) of Illinois today joined the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) in support of H.R. 5638, sponsored by Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). Introduced in March 2008, the bill would amend Title 35, U.S. Code (Patents) to provide design patent exemption for alternative repair parts used for the purpose of repairing
Automotive Parts and Service Association of Illinois Joins QPC in Support of H.R. 5638
The Automotive Parts and Service Association (APSA) of Illinois today joined the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) in support of H.R. 5638, sponsored by Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.). Introduced in March 2008, the bill would amend Title 35, U.S. Code (Patents) to provide design patent exemption for alternative repair parts used for the purpose of repairing
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Avery v State Farm
The billion-dollar judgment against State Farm for deceiving policyholders by specifying the use of non-OEM parts was tossed on a technicality — while massive amounts of evidence went unnoticed (or, as one justice contends, ignored).
Legislation and Intrigue in Illinois
It’s not easy getting laws passed that help consumers (and collision repairers) – especially when people in your own industry set out to sabotage your efforts.
Court is Now in Session: State Farm Aftermarket trial in Illinois
r what verdict the jury turns in, their decision is bound to somehow — whether negatively or positively — affect the collision repair industry.
Auto Magic Launches Liquid Clay Decon
Liquid Clay Decon is a spray-on and rinse-away, color-changing and pH-neutral exterior decontaminant that is safe on all exterior substrates.
