Collision Repair Standards Should be Established by Collision Repairers
Scott Biggs argues that collision repair standards based upon OEM standards should be established and overseen by collision repairers.
New Look Collision Center of Las Vegas Now Certified by Nissan Collision Repair Network
Shop now has factory certification standing with seven major automakers.
EMC Insurance Companies Announces Support of NSF International’s Automotive Collision Replacement Parts Program
EMC Insurance Companies has declared its support for the NSF International Collision Replacement Parts Certification Program, which tests and certifies reinforcement bars, steel bumpers, step bumpers, brackets and absorbers, sheet metal parts, external vehicle lighting and exterior plastic body parts as equivalent in form, fit and function to OEM parts. “The program will increase the
AAIA and ASE Recognize World Class Technicians
Of the more than 759,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, just 20 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2012 World Class Technician Award, presented by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
CAPA Announces Plans for New Vehicle Test Fit Lab in California
The new location will be in addition to CAPA’s Grand Rapids, Mich., facility, the site of CAPA’s original Vehicle Test Fit lab.
Infiniti Launches National Certified Collision Repair Network
The certification program will be conducted in conjunction with DuPont Performance Coatings (DPC), which will assist in the implementation of the program’s certification process, and I-CAR, which will conduct technician training.
Mopar Announces New Chrysler Recognized Certified Collision Repair Facility Program
Program certifies both dealer and independent body shops as official Chrysler collision repair facilities, and repairs conducted under new program will be certified by CARFAX as 100-percent OE repair.
Crash Parts Bills Considered in State Legislatures Around the United States
Recently, a number of crash parts bills have been introduced in legislatures across the United States. Bills have been introduced or continue to be considered in Oklahoma, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina and Washington.
Targeting a DRP
How do you get DRPs in a market where insurers already have enough shops on their lists?
ECS Automotive Concepts to Provide Replacement Vehicle Info Labels to Chrysler
ECS Automotive Concepts announced an exclusive Licensing Agreement with Chrysler Group LLC to provide late model (1991-Present) replacement vehicle information labels for the collision repair industry. Chrysler has chosen ECS to manufacture late model OE licensed vehicle information labels for the collision repair industry. Replacement of the safety certification label and tire pressure label allows