Glass Mechanix Solutions to Host ‘Perfect Repair Challenge’ at ASRW 2013
Showgoers can win a variety of prizes by repairing windshield damage on the show floor.
North Carolina Body Shop Wins Short-Pay Arbitration Against Nationwide
K&M Collision wins $2,506.98 on behalf of customer for underpayment of reasonable and necessary repair costs.
Former ASA Collision Division Manager Joins National Autobody Parts Warehouse
Sixteen-year industry veteran Denise Caspersen to focus on industry relations, project management and strategic planning.
Reginald R. Modlin Named Keynote Speaker for I-CAR Inter-Industry Conference
I-CAR has announced that Chrysler Group LLC’s director of regulatory affairs, Reginald R. Modlin, will serve as keynote speaker during its Inter-Industry Conference, schedule for July 24-25 in Boston. He will focus on the topics of CAFE compliance and impact on vehicle design, specifically lightweighting. As director of regulatory affairs, Modlin is responsible for all
Use Vine to Market Your Body Shop
Twitter’s new Vine app creates short, looping videos that you can use to reach and retain customers.
Nationwide Labor Rate Survey Now Available Online
Body shops can now conduct their own labor rate surveys at www.variableratesystem.com.
Gullo Toyota Named 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Winner
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, has been named the 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown winner, Group 1. This national award, previously called “Toyota Collision Center of the Year,” is based on a 12-month measurement of customer satisfaction, growth, individual manager, estimator and technician certification, along with benchmark achievements. Nationally, there are almost
CAPA Crash Testing Requirements Address Industry Concerns About Aftermarket Part Safety
Non-profit organization says CAPA 501 Bumper Parts Standard based on true and comparative testing of aftermarket part to OEM counterpart.
AAIA and ASE Announce 2013 World Class Technicians
Of the more than 775,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 30 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2013 World Class Technician Award. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22
Executive Interview: Axalta Coating Systems
Top executives at Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont Performance Coatings) discuss their name change, global strategy and predictions for the collision repair industry.