Auto Body Association of Connecticut Releases Statement on OEM Repair Procedures Bill
The ABAC says the language in H.B. 664 would make an insurer directly obligated to pay an auto body repairer, which they feel is a misunderstanding of the dynamics of the relationship and each party’s respective obligations.
New NYC Association Aims to Include All Auto Repair Professionals
A new association based out of New York City is hoping to create a community of automotive repair professionals, including collision repair professionals, through the five boroughs – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.
OEC Selected to Provide Toyota Motor North America with Mechanical Parts Marketing Program
OEConnection LLC (OEC), in partnership with Toyota Motor North America, announced it is launching a comprehensive mechanical parts ordering and fulfillment program.
Caliber Collision and Abra Auto Body Repair Announce Merger
Caliber Collision and Abra Auto Body Repair of America today announced a definitive merger agreement. Post-integration, the combined company will operate under the Caliber brand. The transaction is expected to close in early 2019. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Henkel Opens Vehicle Repair Training & Application Center in North America
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a leading provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, has announced the opening of a new customer training and application center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
Why Can’t We Get Paid Mechanical Rates for Mechanical Operations?
What can we as technicians do to get paid for mechanical operations included in body operations? We seem to be at the mercy of collision programs influenced by insurance companies.
Adhesive Bonding: Sticking to the Repair Plan
The John Eagle case has made body shops a little gun shy about using adhesive bonding, but as long as you follow the automaker’s guidelines, there should be no problems.
BASF to Host Repair Shop Educational Sessions at SEMA 2018
BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings will be conducting two educational sessions as part of the SCRS RDE series at the 2018 SEMA Show, as well as sponsoring the SCRS RDE OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit.
3M Self-Stick Liquid Protection Protects Surfaces in Automotive Repair Facilities
New 3M Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric provides removable surface protection from water, oils, solvents, fluids and debris during vehicle production and collision and mechanical repairs.
The Future of Collision Repair Is Here
From horse and buggies to rolling computers, the one thing in this industry that has been constant is change.
