Eye on OE Certification
More and more shops are considering OE certification as a way to stand out from the competition.
Countdown Begins for NORTHEAST 2013 Show
AASP/NJ’s annual event takes place March 8-10 in Secaucus, N.J.
Atlas Copco Marks 140th Anniversary by Ringing NASDAQ Opening Bell
Atlas Copco CEO Ronnie Leten marked the company’s 140th anniversary by ringing the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York’s Times Square this morning. The bell ringing signifies not only the beginning of the day’s trading, but also the start of a yearlong celebration for the company. Through 140 years of innovation and
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association to Match American Red Cross Donations
Association will match up to $10,000 in donations to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts for Superstorm Sandy.
U.S. Auto Thefts Fall to Lowest Level Since 1967
U.S. vehicle thefts have fallen to the lowest level since 1967, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB). The drop in stolen vehicles was 7.2 percent in 2010, the seventh straight year vehicle thefts fell. Even such metropolitan strongholds as New York City, Dallas, Los Angeles, Detroit and Miami reported fewer thefts, based on information
Buyer Education: Spray Guns
Spray guns have come a long way since they first hit the market, and the universe has expanded. A look at their history and the many different types available will give us a greater appreciation for these marvels.
BUSINESS FEATURE: How Do Customers Choose Your Body Shop?
There are many factors that come into play when it comes time for a consumer to select a collision repair facility. Do an honest assessment of how you compare with other shops, and you’ll be well on your way to knowing whether you stand out or just blend into the background.
Heroic Pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger to Keynote NACE and CARS
We all know it’s important to do the job right, but sometimes, it can mean the difference between life and death. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, III – the heroic pilot who landed U.S. Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River earlier this year, saving 155 people – will serve as keynote speaker during the Opening General
Laying Down the Law
When Michael Trinagel’s twin daughters were born 16 years ago, he drove them home from the hospital in a Rolls-Royce. Today, the only reason his shop, Personal Touch Auto Body in the Bronx, is still in business is because he took out a loan against the equity he has in his house – one part of
Insurance Institute Cites Rising Collision Repair Costs for Rate Hike Request
Forty-eight New York state insurance companies, in spite of a documented decrease in driving and accidents this year, have pending rate increase requests before the New York state insurance department. The department is requiring companies to assess the impact of decreased driving (click HERE to read our story about the nationwide decrease in miles driven)