Nebraska Association Conducting Labor Rate Survey
The Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA) has commissioned ACSS to validate fair and reasonable labor rates for Nebraska collision repair shops. The deadline to complete the survey is Sept. 10, and a summary of the results will be published in the association’s Surgeons of Steel newsletter. NABA members will receive a complete summary of the
Hurricane Irene Preparedness Tips from NABC
With Hurricane Irene rapidly approaching the East Coast, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) would like to remind collision repairers of the availability of its emergency preparedness brochure, packed with information to help you clean up and move forward after a disaster. In the aftermath of the horrific hurricane season of 2005, the NABC produced
ABPA Blasts Ford’s Latest Crash Parts Video, Releases its Own Video Comparing Parts
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) issued a press release criticizing Ford Motor Company for what the group calls a "gross misrepresentation of the truth" in a video released earlier this month. Ford’s consumer-aimed video showcased crash tests and other demonstrations calling into question the safety of aftermarket parts. The ABPA says it will challenge
California Shop Owner Arrested for Scamming Customers
A Valley Springs, Calif., man was arrested earlier this month after an investigation of consumer complaints by the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), in conjunction with the Amador County and Calaveras County district attorneys’ offices, the Calaveras Enterprise reported. Larry Robbins, owner of Frank’s Frame and Body Shop in
All Consolidators with Over 50 Locations Use ALLDATA Collision
ALLDATA LLC, the leading provider of manufacturers’ automotive repair information and solutions for the professional automotive service and collision repair industries, announced that 100 percent of the major U.S. consolidators have chosen ALLDATA Collision as their provider of OE collision repair information. These companies, ranging in size from 50 to more than 100 locations, recognize
AkzoNobel Lesonal Brand Now Offered in Canada via PBE Distributors Inc.
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas announced that PBE Distributors Inc. has become a Warehouse Distributor. They will carry the AkzoNobel Lesonal brand. “AkzoNobel continues to develop its distribution network throughout North America,” said Doug Holmberg, director of Sales for AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings Americas. “Our Lesonal brand is among the most reliable refinish
Education Foundation Hosting Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for 2010 School Makeover Winner
Industry professionals are invited to join Bridgerland Applied Technology College in Logan, Utah, and the Collision Repair Education Foundation the morning of Friday, Sept. 23 for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the school winning the second annual Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 school grant in 2010. In the end, through the additional generosity
NABC Explains Benefits of Recycled Rides Participation
Every day, the National Auto Body Council says the industry‐at‐large and the general public gets a little more familiar with the work being done as part of the its Recycled Rides program, through which NABC members refurbish donated vehicles and gift them to families in need and organizations dedicated to assisting others. The NABC says
$60,000 Raised for Scholarships at Education Foundation Fundraiser
The 10th annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, raised $60,000 through the support of the attendees and sponsors, doubling the amount raised during the 2010 event in Chicago. Sponsors and participants enjoyed a day of golf at Stonebridge Golf Club in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 21, and
Nominations Now Open for 2011 NABC Board
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2011 NABC board of directors election. The election will take place as part of the NABC annual meeting which is to be held this year on Nov. 1 at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas during SEMA.