Goliath Carts Releases New Products at 2011 NACE Show
Goliath Carts, a provider of workflow and efficiency solutions to the collision repair industry, is announced the release of several new products at this year’s 2011 NACE Expo. All of the new products have been designed specifically for use in key areas of the shop and to enhance the functionality of the G1 mobile powered
Powered Mobile Computer Cart
The Goliath G1 Cart is one of the most rugged powered mobile computer carts available. It can be used throughout body shops and dealerships for mobile estimating, blueprinting, production, total loss, parts, service and diagnostics. The value proposition is simple: eliminate wasted steps by having your “mobile desk” with you and improve accuracy by bringing
ALLDATA and Boyd Group Enter Into Strategic Agreement
ALLDATA LLC has entered into a new agreement with Boyd Group Inc., through which the 97 collision repair facilities operated under Boyd Autobody & Glass and Gerber Collision & Glass in both the U.S. and Canada will use ALLDATA Collision S3500 as their sole provider of OE collision repair information. ALLDATA Collision was developed at
ASA Celebrates First Year of ASA Marketplace Benefits Portfolio for Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) launched its expanded benefits portfolio, the “ASA Marketplace,” one year ago, and ASA says the site, which houses money-saving offers for automotive repair businesses, continues to offer members the largest benefits package in the association’s 60-year history. In addition, the site hosts several new offers previously unavailable through ASA, such
CARSTAR Hires Franchise Development Executive and Chief Information Officer
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of two senior members to the CARSTAR corporate team: Cecil Johnson, franchise development executive, and Brad Rein, chief information officer. CARSTAR recently announced it is making a number of improvements at the corporate level. It has revamped its business group program, restructured its franchise development process, plans
ASRW 2010 Attendee Registration Opens, Educational Program Revealed
The 2010 educational program at the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) will feature more than 80 educational sessions divided among three tracks: Management, Technical and Women’s Professional Development. Many of the management sessions are accredited by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI), while the technical sessions
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
Three Independent Shops Win Toyota’s New Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kit
Toyota has introduced a new Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kit, developed to make factory level Toyota Techstream Diagnostics more affordable, the company says. Demos of the new system were available at the recent CARS Expo in Las Vegas, and attendees were encouraged to enter a drawing to win one of three Techstream Lite Diagnostic Kits. Toyota
SUPER TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: Airbag Basics
Airbags, along with other components of safety restraint systems, are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and misinformation is spreading like wildfire. Here’s the real deal on what you need to know to restore them to OEM standards.
Toyota to Hold Daily Product Drawings at CARS Expo
Toyota will be giving live demonstrations and holding daily prize drawings at this years Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS), held in conjunction with the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Nov. 5-7. Visitors to Toyota’s CARS booth C9001 will see a demonstration of Toyota’s Techstream diagnostic tools