Oregon Body Shops Give Top Grades to State Farm, Oregon Mutual
GEICO, Safeco and Farmers rank among worst in survey asking collision repair facilities which insurers best take care of their customers after an accident.
State Farm Ordered to Pay Gunder’s Legal Fees
Insurer must pay $76,157 relative to one of two initial lawsuits Ray Gunder levied against it for short pays on behalf of his customers.
State Farm to Begin Official Rollout of PartsTrader in Southwest
Initial phase will include major metropolitan areas in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona and will begin in May 2013 and continue into 2014.
State Farm Concedes to Gunder’s Labor Rate and Material Invoicing
Insurer provides full payment for disputed amount of $553.77 to settle lawsuit Florida shop filed on behalf of customer.
GEICO Joins State Farm in Seeking Gag Order Against Gunder’s Auto Center
Insurer sends notice to Gunder’s attorney that they will also seek delay/continuance for several scheduled depositions.
Florida Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Collision Repairers’ Suits Against State Farm, Progressive
Court ruling says Ray Gunder of Gunder’s Auto Center and Paul Hawks of Bernie’s Paint & Body do have legal standing on behalf of customers who grant them Power of Attorney.
State Farm Launches Plastic Repair YouTube Series
Videos recently added to Hi-Tech Toolbox Tips and Techniques playlist.
State Farm Updates ASA on PartsTrader Pilot
To date, 475 of 477 Select Service shops in Chicago have registered; change made in writing estimates to accommodate alternative pricing.
State Farm Launches New How-To Videos on Collision Repair Procedures
“Hi-Tech Toolbox Tips and Techniques” videos will offers tips on collision photography, plastic repair and more.
ASA Meets with Connecticut Repairers to Discuss State Farm Pilot
Largest point of contention continues to center around potential profit reductions, says ASA collision division manager Denise Caspersen.