ASA Parts Safety Task Force Meets with NHTSA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) Parts Safety Task Force met with senior officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) April 28 to discuss automotive safety defects, ways to raise awareness of safety defects and aftermarket crash parts regulation. Members of ASA’s Parts Safety Task Force are Ron Nagy, AAM, ASA chairman-elect, Nagy’s Collision
AASP-MN Announces New Board of Directors
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its newly elected 2010-11 board of directors. John Ritter, Highland Autostar Collision Center, St. Paul, and Dan Sjolseth, Superior Service Center, Eagan, were elected to the open seats on the board. They will be joined by: • Roger Bonn, Peter’s Body Shop, St. Cloud
Shop Shares Story of Surviving, Rebuilding After Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike, the third-costliest hurricane in U.S. history, blew into the Houston area in September 2008, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Bear Creek Collision Specialists, Inc., a family-owned shop located in Houston, was hit particularly hard: eight repair bays were totally demolished, and walls of the structure crashed down on various cars,
Mitchell 1 Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Many changes have taken place at Mitchell 1 since it was founded as a private company called Reed Electrical Manuals. Now, Mitchell 1 is looking back over its long history as it celebrates 90 years of providing repair information solutions to the automotive industry. Reed Electrical Manuals was originally established to provide the first specifications
Comparing Computerized Measuring Systems
Pilots flying in dense fog have to rely on their instruments to make safe landings. Can you do the equivalent of an instrument landing when repairing a vehicle? Only if you can determine the dimensional accuracy of a structural frame…by using a computerized measuring system
OEM Pavilion Returns to 2010 ASRW Show Floor with Expanded Offerings, Exhibit Presence
OEMs have will return to the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) show floor as participants in the second annual OEM Pavilion. To date, confirmed participants include General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., with a growing list of verbal commitments, five of which are expected to be confirmed soon. OEMs
CCAR Recognizes First-Ever GreenLink Shop
The GreenLink Shop status promotes consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’ environmental/safety awareness and stewardship.
LKQ Achieves Record Results for 2009
LKQ Corp. has announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $36.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was 25 cents. For the full year, income from continuing operations was $127.1 million and diluted earnings per share from
AASP-MN Annual Meeting & Convention Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its annual meeting and convention April 16-17 at the Marriott Minneapolis West, St. Louis Park, Minn. The 1-½ day line-up includes programs for mechanical and collision repair shop owners, managers and technicians, as well as industry suppliers. Friday’s schedule includes: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30
State Farm Examines Toyota Claims for Subrogation
State Farm said it is considering subrogation action against Toyota for auto claims that occurred due to vehicle defects that have been the subject of a major recall of Toyota vehicles. Subrogation refers to an insurance company seeking reimbursement from the person or entity legally responsible for an accident after money has been paid out