Zara’s Collision Center Recognized by Honda
Springfield, Ill., shop named ProFirst Collision Repair Facility for attaining I-CAR Gold Class status and completing Honda/Acura I-CAR course.
I-CAR Recognizes OEM Relationships at SEMA
I-CAR held a press conference at last week’s SEMA Show, concentrating on its relationship with an increasing number of leading vehicle manufacturers. Nissan/Infiniti, Chrysler and Honda were recognized for recently introducing collision repair network programs that require the industry-recognized I-CAR Gold Class Professionals designation, while 15 vehicle manufacturers include the I-CAR Welding Qualification Series or
OEM Procedures for 2011 Cadillac Escalade’s Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor
ALLDATA provides instructions on how to ensure safe seat belt and airbag systems for this vehicle make and model.
Thumbs Down to Insurers’ ‘Rule of Thumb’
Shops may find themselves in trouble if they allow insurers to use the “rule of thumb” method to reimburse for paint materials – because selling goods at a price below the acquisition cost is typically illegal.
Cops and Shops
Body shops can serve a crucial role in helping the police bring criminals to justice.
ASA Requests Review of Most Favored Nation Clauses in Direct Repair Agreements
Association draws attention to the potential harmful, anti-competitive impact of these clauses on consumers and collision shops.
Assured Performance Adds American Honda Recognition Program
Assured Performance has announced that American Honda’s ProFirst body shop recognition program has been added as an available option for its Assured Performance Certified Collision Care Providers (www.CertifyMyShop.com). Nearly all of the body shops that are certified under the Assured Performance requirements can qualify for the additional recognition provided by Honda’s new program. Both programs
Phoenix to Host Next Sherwin-Williams/Summit Software Collision Facility Digital Marketing Seminar
Program on Nov. 27 is designed to meet the challenges body shop marketing managers face in today’s rapidly changing digital and information age.
Team PRP Adds Brown’s Auto Salvage to Network
Addition brings national independent auto recycler network’s membership to 127 stores.
Is It Fair for Insurance Adjusters to Hand Out DRP Business Cards with Their Estimates?
Insurance adjusters in town are handing out DRP business cards along with their estimates to their customers. Is this a fair practice?