GM Offering ‘Fast-Cash’ Fascia and Bumper Bar Rebate Program
General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GM SPO) is offering $20 Visa Gift Cards to collision shops who convert their aftermarket fascia and bumper bar estimate to a Genuine GM Parts Fascia or Bumper Bar. The program runs through Dec. 31, 2009. To request a rebate, visit www.gmpartsfastcash.com to review program instructions and complete
Research Shows Cost of ‘Microcar’ Bumper Repair Anything But Small
Low-cost, fuel-efficient “microcars” like the Honda Fit and Chevy Aveo are gaining popularity among consumers, but if those consumers end up in a collision, they may not be happy with their repair bills. Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows that repairs to microcars after a low-speed crash can cost anywhere from
Buy Bumpers Online
BumperCheck.com, the first and only online bumper marketplace, offers free accounts for body shops and weekly and monthly prize drawings for members. Jordi Arman Jones (right) of Boyd Auto in Surrey, B.C., Canada, signed up for a free BumperCheck.com account and won a trip to Cancun for two. To register for a free account, visit
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Truck’s Bumper a Bumper Crop of Cocaine
Forget lightweight carbon fiber and ultra high-strength steels – a truck found in a Mexican port was built from something even more exotic: pressed cocaine. On Feb. 12, police in the port of Manzanillo found a 1990 pickup truck with body panels and a bumper made from fiberglass-coated cocaine in a shipment from Colombia thanks
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Vandals Treat Body Shop Like Bumper Car Rink
There were plenty of smashed cars at Massey Collision Center on Jan. 4, but the damage wasn’t caused by on-road accidents. Dan Massey – owner of the Hagerstown, Md., shop – came to work on a Sunday morning to find vandals had treated the vehicles in his shop like bumper cars, demolishing his office in
Kentucky Association Urges Repairers to Voice Displeasure Over CCC ‘Bumper Refinish Prompt’ Issue
The Automotive Service Council of Kentucky (ASC) is urging the members of its association and members of other associations to write a letter to CCC Information Services, Inc., to express their displeasure over the information provider’s recent decision to reintroduce the “bumper refinish prompt” in the latest version of its software (read the story HERE).
Task Force Miffed by CCC’s Reversal on ‘Bumper Refinish Prompt’ Decision
The Collision Industry Conference Database Task Force (DTF) recently expressed its displeasure over CCC’s reintroduction of the "Bumper Refinish Prompt" in its Pathways 4.5 release, saying it was "shocked" and "disheartened," considering the many years it took to convince CCC that the bumper refinish prompt in its estimating system was in direct conflict with paint
‘Raw vs. Primed Bumper Cover’ Flier Available for ASA Collision Members
Because repair facilities have seen an increase in the delivery of raw replacement bumpers and other raw parts from some of today’s leading manufacturers, the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) refinish subcommittee has created a “Raw vs. Primed Bumper Cover” flier to document the additional steps required in refinishing a raw bumper cover compared to a
Mazda 3, 6 Series Bumper Repair
This article deals with Mazda’s bumper repair recommendations and service procedures for the Mazda 3 and 6 Series vehicles.
Repairing ’05-’07 Volkswagen Beetle Rear Bumper Covers
Many times during the course of a repair, fit and finish of a particular part is critical to the final outcome. A new part that has been replaced or removed for repair may just not look the same as when it was originally installed on the vehicle. Manufacturers often publish a procedure to correct, modify
