Kentucky Body Shop Wins Short-Pay Suit Against Auto Owners Insurance
Insurer forced to pay extra $286.50 in dispute over used door that Pure Reflection owner Rusty Barrett says was not of like, kind and quality to original.
Ohio Body Shop Investigated for Fraud
During a search of the shop and a nearby residence, authorities seized a 1966 Pontiac GTO, 1965 Ford Mustang and 1986 Chevy Camaro, along with various parts, business records and computers.
Chief Donates Frame Rack to Operation Comfort Automotivation Program for Wounded Warriors
Chief Automotive Technologies has donated a new frame rack valued at $50,000 to the Operation Comfort Automotivation program for wounded U.S. military service members. Chief distributor English Collision Equipment, Inc. installed the rack at no charge. “We are honored to have the opportunity to help these wounded warriors recover from the injuries they sustained while
Tasca Funny Car Sports Lucky FordParts.com Body In Norwalk As Online Parts Store Reaches First Anniversary
FordParts.com, the intuitive, consumer-friendly website that puts the customer in control by providing all the information required to make informed buying decisions, celebrates its one-year anniversary this month. Twelve months ago, the virtual doors opened to a diverse, eager audience and the demand for Ford and Motorcraft parts through the website hasn’t slowed. Customers –
AutoBody America Opens New Store in Tennessee
AutoBody America, a Nashville, Tenn.-based operator of collision repair facilities in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, announced the opening of its 16th location. The newly constructed, 8,500-square-foot collision repair center is located in Collierville, Tenn., and will serve customers in Eastern Shelby and Fayette Counties in Tennessee, as well as Desoto and Marshall Counties in Northern
Appeals Court Dismisses Tow Operator’s Suit Against Competing Tower, Body Shop
The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision by a federal judge in Chattanooga, Tenn., who "dismissed with prejudice" a suit against a Shelbyville, Tenn., towing operator filed by a competing company, the Shelbyville Times-Gazette reported. In 2008, Robert Bushnell, owner of Quality Collision and Towing, filed a federal lawsuit against Bedford County,
Connecticut Auto Body Group Hits the Links for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Two Connecticut children’s wishes will come true, thanks to the CARSTAR Connecticut group, sponsors and the 67 golfers who participated in the third annual CARSTAR Charity Golf Tournament at Quarry Ridge Golf in Portland, Conn. CARSTAR Connecticut’s golf tournament is part of a nationwide effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. On a
Shop Saving on Electric Bill by Using Wind Turbine
Halbrook’s Paint & Body Shop in Shelbyville, Ill., is hoping to save on its electric bill — and possibly earn some cash back from the electric company — by using a wind turbine to generate power. The 40-kilowatt turbine rests on a 100-foot tower behind the shop. Shop owner Brian Holbrook told the Shelbyville Daily
CARSTAR Launches 2010 National SuperStang Tour
Tour will wrap up with sweepstakes to win 2007 High Performance Hertz Shelby Mustang.
PPG Recognizes Auto Color Supply as 2009 Platinum Distributor of the Year
PPG has named Auto Color Supply of Murfreesboro, Tenn., as its 2009 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award was presented to Auto Color Supply owner Pat Anderton at the annual Platinum Conference held Feb. 18-21 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, Nev. “I never expected this,” said Anderton after the award was