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.
NSF International Certifies First Auto Bumper Fascia
Independent testing organization certifies that collision parts meet quality, safety and performance standards through facility audits and parts testing.
The Secret to Great CSI
Micromanage the customer’s experience and you’ll boost your CSI scores, as well as improve customer service and retention.
Nissan Debuts Advanced Paint Plant
Automaker says Smyrna, Tenn.-based plant sets new standards for quality, efficiency and environmental impacts.
Shop Profile: Global Collision
By referring to customers as “patients” and offering them a “Ford to Ferrari” experience, Global Collision sets itself apart from the competition.
Two Northern California MSOs Merge Operations
Golden State Collision Centers and Bodycraft Collision Centers will have 19 stores and a new name.
Shop Profile: Schoonover Bodyworks & Glass
This third-generation shop owner has his own way of doing things…influenced by a grandfather and father who preceded him.
CAPA Asks California Department of Insurance to Reconsider Aftermarket Parts Use Policy
Association tells state’s insurance commissioner that its certified parts offer consumers “protection from both poor quality and overpriced parts.”