ASA Encourages State Farm PartsTrader Action at State Level
Association says it will continue to work with independent repairers and their state affiliate associations in 2014 addressing parts procurement mandates.
Mississippi Collision Repairers File Complaint Against State Farm
Complaint, which focuses on steering, short-pays, antitrust and price fixing, is currently being modified for use in seven other states.
South Carolina Repairer Asks Mississippi Attorney to Include His Shop in Suit Against State Farm
Jordan Wooten of Coastal Collision Works tells of short pays, inconsistencies and delays in claims with State Farm.
State Farm and I-CAR Partner on Welding Initiative
Select Service shops will now be able to register for welding training directly through a provided link on their websites.
South Carolina Collision Repairer Writes State Farm CEO on Claims Delays
David Montanaro of Coastal Collision Works claims State Farm is creating an “administrative nightmare” for his shop because he is not on Select Service.
Oregon Collision Repairer Drops State Farm Over Labor Rate Dispute
State Farm’s refusal to pay fair and reasonable rates for aluminum repair forces Precision Body and Paint to end 17-year relationship with insurer.
ASA Ohio Expresses Opposition to PartsTrader in Letter to State Farm CEO
Association encourages insurer to make parts system voluntary to Select Service shops, not mandatory.
ASA Asks State Officials to Review State Farm’s Mandatory Parts Procurement Program
Executive Director Dan Risley says PartsTrader stifles competition and harms both the consumer and small businessperson.
AASPI Supports Mississippi Collision Repair Association Lawsuit Against State Farm
Association president believes intent of PartsTrader is to lessen shops’ control of their business and increase State Farm’s profitability.
State Farm Donates $70,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Insurance company’s lifetime contribution to foundation now more than $1 million.