CIECA to Offer Webinar on Data Sharing
CIECA’s next CIECAST webinar, “Data Sharing in the Collision Industry and its Unintended Consequences,” is scheduled for May 24 at 2 pm EST.
Why Haven’t We Seen a Major Increase in Labor Rates Yet?
Between the nationwide tech shortage, parts shortage, the large amount of people wrecking their vehicles and inflation through the roof, why haven’t we seen a major increase in labor rates yet?
ASA Releases Position Statement on Scanning Compensation
ASA, SCRS and the AASP have acknowledged the act of scanning a vehicle using a qualified scan tool as a necessary and not-included operation.
Meet the BodyShop Business 2019 Executives of the Year
This year’s Single-Shop award winner is Keith Hazen of Collision Repair Center, and the Multi-Shop winner is Ron Perretta of Professionals Auto Body.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2020 Career Fair Schedule
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) has announced their 2020 high school and college transportation student career fair schedule, which will include events in at least the top 25 markets nationwide that employ technicians.
ASE to Hold Conference on How to Assess Technician Proficiency in ADAS Calibration
ASE announced it will conduct a conference with industry stakeholders in mid-September to determine how techs can be accurately assessed for competency in ADAS components.
Mitchell Updates Cloud Estimating with OEM Repair Procedures
Mitchell’s latest update to Mitchell Cloud Estimating integrates OEM repair procedures and service information directly within an estimate.
When an Accurate Estimate Is Written, How Can Insurers Change It to Benefit Themselves?
When an accurate estimate is written, how can an insurance company change the times, rates, options, etc., to make it conform to their own rules?
ASE Education Foundation Updates Guide For New Automotive Instructors
The ASE Education Foundation has expanded its online automotive instructor guide targeted toward those exploring a career transition to becoming an instructor, as well as for new instructors.
Fix Auto USA’s Shelly Bickett Receives Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Award
Bickett will formally accept her award during the 2018 WIN Educational Conference gala in Indianapolis in May.
