Auto Body Student-Teacher Relationship Going Strong After 45 Years
Centerline CARSTAR Collision Owner Paul Struhar recently decided to give back to his lifelong friend, mentor and former auto body instructor by gifting him a vehicle.
Women’s Industry Network Acknowledges 2018 Sponsors
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has acknowledged the support of their 2018 sponsors, including corporate sponsors, conference sponsors and Most Influential Women event sponsors.
I-CAR Announces 2018 International Board of Directors, Executive Committee
I-CAR announced its 2018 international board of directors and Executive Committee following its annual membership meeting held during the week of Feb. 26 in in San Antonio.
Grow Your Own Auto Body Technicians
In the ongoing struggle to find good techs, some collision repairers are going old school.
Bill Garoutte to Lead National Auto Body Council
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has selected Bill Garoutte, a veteran business development, marketing and collision executive, to take the helm at the organization.
Driven Brands Taps Former MillerCoors Exec to Head Paint & Collision Division
Driven Brands, parent company of CARSTAR and Maaco, announced that Chris Kozina, group president, will take the helm of its Paint & Collision Division.
Kansas City Firefighters Cut up Vehicles to Save Lives
Two CARSTAR shops in the Kansas City area recently offered First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) training on the latest in vehicle technology.
National Auto Body Council Elects 2018 Board Members and Officers
“Each of us on the board of directors is here because we have witnessed the power of our collision industry to change and save lives,” said Darren Huggins, NABC’s newly elected chairman of the board.
Maaco Honors Military Members with Free Repairs
This fall, Maaco will pay tribute to military members across the country, honoring active-duty military members and veterans with complimentary repairs as a “thank you” for their service to the country and patronage of their brands.
Recycled Rides for Schools Donates Vehicle to Student Who Walked Three Miles to Nearest Bus Stop
Students at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Neb., fixed a totaled car and got to award the vehicle to one of their classmates.
