ASA President Ron Pyle Calls NACE Turnout ‘Appropriate’ for Market
Automotive Service Association (ASA) President Ron Pyle probably had the quote of the week when, at the closing press conference of this year’s NACE held Oct. 10-13 in Las Vegas, he said, “I feel like a rescued Chilean miner.” What he was referring to was the relief he felt after determining, based on the number
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2010 ‘ASRW Awards Luncheon’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) honored several of its members last week during the ASRW Awards Luncheon. Held in Las Vegas during ASA’s annual trade shows – the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) – the annual luncheon provides a platform in which the association can
CCAR Adds 17 Locations as ‘GreenLink Shops’
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced 17 new recipients of the organization’s “GreenLink Shop” recognition. The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and stewardship. The new
AMI Announces 2010 Scholarship Recipients
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recipients of five scholarships to help cover expenses related to attending Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), which includes NACE and CARS, in Las Vegas, Oct. 10-13. BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship — Presented by AMI and Babcox Publications Jina Berg, customer service representative, Lehman’s Garage, Inc., Minneapolis,
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
CCAR Adds 15 Locations as GreenLink Shops
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that 15 more auto repair facilities have received the organization’s “GreenLink Shop” recognition. The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness
17 Caliber Collision Shops Recognized by CCAR
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that 17 Caliber Collision Center locations in California and Texas have received the “GreenLink Shop” recognition. The shops are: • Caliber Collision-Alvin, Alvin, Texas • Caliber Collision-Cavender, San Antonio, Texas • Caliber Collision-Central Plano, Plano, Texas • Caliber Collision-Clear Lake, Houston, Texas • Caliber Collision-Colleyville, Colleyville, Texas
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
I-CAR Reveals Details of New Professional Development Program
I-CAR CEO John Edelen said that when he obtained his current position with the non-profit training organization three years ago, one negative comment that stuck with him was, “I-CAR is no longer relevant.” But he hopes that is no longer the case after unveiling, after much anticipation, a new and improved Professional Development Program at
AMI Accepting Applications for Six Scholarships
Application deadline is Aug. 13.