SCRS Adds the Northern Michigan Body Shop Association as Affiliate Association
Founded in 2008, the NMBSA’s primary focus is collision repairers located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the northern tip of the state’s Lower Peninsula.
Utah Bill Aims to Abolish Vehicle Inspection Requirement
Utah State Rep. John Dougall (R-27) has introduced legislation that would abolish the requirement that all motor vehicles obtain a certificate of inspection prior to registration. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says the bill would dilute the Utah State Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program. ASA opposes these changes to the Utah Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection
Six U.S. Senators Urge EPA to Halt Fuel and Vehicle Emission Rules
Six U.S. senators are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop its pending proposal to create stricter pollution standards for gasoline and vehicles because of an underlying concern that enforcing stricter standards will escalate the price of gasoline.
NRC Releases Automotive Electronics Safety Report
The National Research Council’s (NRC) Transportation Research Board has released a study that included a review of automotive electronics safety.
2012 Conference Scholarships Offered by Women’s Industry Network
In keeping with its mission to support and encourage women in the industry, full time students, instructors and collision shop employees are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend the 2012 WIN Conference held in Atlanta, May 6-8.
National Auto Body Council Annual Golf Fundraiser a Success
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) reports that this year’s NABC Annual Golf Fundraiser, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the organization, was a “resounding success.”
ASA, Diamond Standard Form Strategic Partnership
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Diamond Standard Parts LLC say they have forged a strategic alliance based on ASA member product liability protection from Diamond Standard.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Adds Social Media Marketing Services
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network has announced a new affiliation with Admin Concepts, Inc., of Richmond, Va., to offer social media management services to its collision repairer facility members.
DingIT Releases iPhone App for Body Shop Estimates
DingIT.com, a website where consumers post photos and descriptions of their damaged cars so body shops can bid on the jobs, has unveiled a new iPhone application that the company says make its service more convenient.
Happy 30th, BSB!
Opening up our first issue, March 1982, was like stepping into a time machine. Everything looked dated, from the advertisements to the clothes and haircuts of our columnists and the collision professionals we profiled.