AASP/NJ Member Wins Nub-Customized 40th Anniversary Harley at NORTHEAST
Ted Rainer, owner of Ocean Bay Auto Body, was the high bidder for the NORTHEAST 40th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S Model at this year’s show.
NJ and NY Collision Repairers Could See Significant Decreases in Labor Rates After State Farm Rezoning
Reports are that some New York- and New Jersey-area body shops are seeing a decrease in labor rate of $15 to $16 per hour based on a new method of calculating the prevailing competitive price by State Farm.
AASP/NJ Names Recipient of Russ Robson Scholarship Award
Kyle Bossick, 18, of Ocean Bay Auto Body takes home the Russ Robson Scholarship Award, which was created in 2001 to honor the late Russ Robson.
AASP/NJ Schedules New Technology Training
Larry Montanez of P&L Consultants will be conducting an overview/training seminar covering metallurgy, new repair technologies and modern joining processes.
AASP/NJ’s 12th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing Moved to August
The event, which pays tribute to former board member and influential association member Lou Scoras, also raises money for a scholarship in his name, helping to engage and inspire the next generation of automotive technicians.
AASP/NJ Mourns the Loss of James Moy
Moy, 44, had an extensive industry history including work as a consultant for Precision Auto Group (among others) and as a coach for VeriFacts Automotive.
AASP/NJ Sponsors New Jersey SkillsUSA Competition
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey once again donated funds, as well as time, to the contest in which students compete against each other in collision repair tasks including estimating, bumper repair, welding and adhesives.
NORTHEAST 2016 Show Breaks Attendance Records
The 39th version of the NORTHEAST show broke all previous records for attendance, booth space and seminar registration, and may expand to a second level of the Meadowlands Exposition Center in 2017.
Metropolitan Car-O-Liner to Exhibit at AASP-NJ NORTHEAST Show
Metropolitan Car-O-Liner will occupy 1,800 square feet at the show, where it will feature new products and live demonstrations.
NORTHEAST 2016 to Hold Variable Rate System Seminar
Sam and Richard Valenzuela of National AutoBody Research will discuss the various aspects of the Variable Rate System and the ways it benefits both body shop owners and the industry as a whole.
OEM Representatives to Discuss Shop Certification at NORTHEAST 2016
With representatives from Ford, Nissan, Audi, Honda and more in a discussion led by Assured Performance Network’s Aaron Clark, the presentation will provide information on taking the most effective steps to becoming certified.
AASP/NJ Names Exclusive Auto Collision ‘Body Shop of the Year’
Owner Anthony Lake recognized for his certifications and improving his shop, as well as his consistent battles in court to challenge some of the everyday obstacles shops face from insurers.
