Repair Associations Caution Against Using Untested Structural Aftermarket Parts
SCRS, AASP advise repairers against installing untested structural crash parts, call for recalls, certification process.
Shop Licensing Bill Introduced in Missouri for Second Consecutive Year
A bill introduced in Missouri, S.B. 709, would establish a board of auto body repair and require auto body repair shops and auto physical damage appraisers to be licensed. The bill is similar to one introduced in 2009 but includes some changes, according to Bob Smith of the Missouri Kansas Collision Coalition (MOKAN Collision). Smith
SCRS Announces Lean, Profit Seminar Dates for 2010
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced dates for the first two SCRS seminars of 2010. The first series will be a continuation of the 8-hour intensive training program, "Improving Workshop Efficiency," which was offered in the Atlanta, Seattle and Los Angeles markets in 2009. Instructor Steve Feltovich provided the participants with a
Associations Take Issue with Mitchell Refinish Materials Calculator
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association (MABA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) have jointly issued a statement saying that the Mitchell Refinish Materials Calculator (RMC) is lagging behind current paint and materials prices despite the associations’ efforts to work with Mitchell to resolve the issue. The
Minnesota DOI Fines GEICO $30,000 for Underpayment of Claims
Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce Glenn Wilson has issued a consent order to GEICO alleging that the company violated a state claims practice statute that requires insurers to pay "all costs for the satisfactory repair" of a claimant’s vehicle. GEICO was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $30,000 and to cease and desist from any
Progressive Relationship Improving, Say Repairers at Midwest Collision Forum
The working relationship between Progressive and collision repairers is improving. At least that was the general consensus among repairers who attended the 4th Annual Midwest Collision Forum in Columbia, Mo. Chris Andreoli, corporate claims process manager for Progressive, addressed the insurer’s new claims initiative and other concerns. According to one observer, most participants seemed to
Missouri Associations Announce 4th Annual Midwest Collision Industry Forum
AASP of Missouri, ASA MOKAN and SCRS MOKAN announced that registration is open for the 4th Annual Midwest Collision Industry Forum on June 17 at the Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Mo. Speakers featured for this forum are: • Craig Brace, Pure Marketing – Session Keynote Speaker • Toby Chess –How to Increase Your Gross
DEG Selects New Administrator
The Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) Joint Operating Committee (JOC) has named Bud Center Jr. as the new DEG administrator. Bringing more than 24 years of automotive industry experience to the organization, Center has been hired as an independent contractor to administer the DEG project and the operations of its Web site, which will include the
Massachusetts Labor Rate Commission Releases Recommendations
Massachusetts’ Special Commission on Auto Body Labor Rates, which studied the logistics, benefits and cost of developing an auto body repair labor rate system, has recommended giving “managed competition” in the state’s auto insurance industry six more months before any legislative action is taken to set collision repair labor rates. “As soon as the data
Massachusetts Labor Rate Commission Releases Recommendations
Massachusetts’ Special Commission on Auto Body Labor Rates, which studied the logistics, benefits and cost of developing an auto body repair labor rate system, has recommended giving “managed competition” in the state’s auto insurance industry six more months before any legislative action is taken to set collision repair labor rates. “As soon as the data