Court Rules Insurers Fulfill Obligation by Electing to Repair – Even if Repair Not Authorized by Insured
A California court case involving Allstate Insurance Company could affect the way in which insurers handle auto damage claims. The court ruled that the insurer satisfies its contractual obligation when it elects to repair, even if the insured refuses to authorize repairs and may prefer a cash payout. However, the court also ruled that insurers
Buying Welding Equipment for Your Body Shop
With all of the advanced metals being introduced into modern vehicles, repairers need the proper welders to perform repairs to OEM specifications. We take a look at some of the great technology available.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2011 Board of Trustees
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has announced the slate of Trustees and Executive Committee members for 2011. The following representatives will serve on the Executive Committee: · Chairman Doug Webb, CSi Complete · Vice Chairman Chris Northup, GD and C · Secretary Tim O’Day, Gerber Collision & Glass · Treasurer Terry Fortner, LKQ Corp. ·
Indiana Maaco Shop Honors Disabled Driver with Free Paint Job
Mark Hublar has never let Down Syndrome hold him back and expects to obtain a driver’s license soon. He recently became vice president of DisAbution, which is working with 12 different county Developmental Disability boards and 20 different corporations (including Walmart, where he was formerly a store greeter) to provide over 100 people with developmental
Ohio Technical College Takes Airbrush Demonstrations, High School Contests to Northeast Rod and Custom Nationals
The Ohio Technical College (OTC) "Fuel Your Future Tour" will be on display at the Northeast Rod and Custom Car Show, March 25-27, 2011 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Featuring a 75-foot tractor trailer that OTC has customized into a mobile classroom, the show will have a live airbrush demonstration
Writing More Accurate Estimates
In my experience, the No. 1 reason for a vehicle not being delivered on time is usually something related to parts. I’m going to share some helpful websites that you might consider using to write a more accurate estimate.
Industry’s Latest Technology on Display at NORTHEAST 2011
Over 150 exhibitors have signed up to show the latest in automotive repair technology at the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s 34th annual NORTHEAST 2011 Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center happening the weekend of March 18-20 in Secaucus, N.J. Industry leaders such as BASF (the NORTHEAST 2011 official
Sherwin-Williams to Hold A-Plus University EcoLean Level 1 Workshop in Houston
The next A-Plus EcoLean Level 1 workshop from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be held April 13-14 at the Gulf States Toyota Corporate Training Center in Houston, Texas. Sherwin-Williams says its EcoLean Level 1 workshops are designed to educate attendees about maximizing profitability by improving productivity and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. The program is offered
ARA Asks FTC to Investigate Alleged Warranty Law Violations by OEMs
In a letter to Chairman Jon D. Leibowitz, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) again called on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate possible violations of the Magnuson-Moss Act by automotive manufacturers. “Tying warranties to the use of new, authorized replacement parts is illegal under the Magnuson-Moss Act," said Michael E. Wilson, ARA CEO.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Gets $1.1 Million in Support in 2010
The Collision Repair Education Foundation says it would like to thank the inter-industry for providing $1.1 million in support to collision schools, instructors and students in 2010. Through monetary and in-kind product donations, the 2010 Collision Repair Education Foundation donors helped to provide student scholarships, student tool grants, school equipment and supply grants, the 2nd