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CAA to Hold Meeting on How to Deal with the DOI

The California Autobody Association will be holding a meeting on how to deal with the Department of Insurance (DOI) on Nov. 15, 2022 at the Wyndham Hotel Sacramento in Sacramento, Calif.

California Autobody Association to Hold Meeting on Labor Rates

The California Autobody Association will be holding a meeting on labor rates and what you can do about them on Sept. 20, 2022 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, Calif.

California Autobody Association Offers Legislative Update

Over 2,300 bills were introduced this year, and they will now make their way through the legislative committee process.

ProColor Collision Joins CAA as Corporate Sponsor

ProColor Collision has joined the California Autobody Association as a corporate sponsor.

Collision Industry Mourns the Loss of Bano Ramirez

The collision industry is mourning the passing of Bano Ramirez, a member of Mitchell International’s Solution Specialist team, on Jan. 25, 2021.

CAA to Hold Virtual Meeting on Towing and Storage Laws

The California Autobody Association (CAA) will be holding a virtual meeting on towing and storage laws July 30 from 11 a.m.-noon PST.

California BAR to Host Workshop on Auto Body Regulations

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it will be hosting a public workshop on April 18, 2019 to discuss proposed amendments to regulations related to auto body repair.

California Autobody Association Announces Webinar on Bureau of Automotive Repair Compliance

The California Autobody Association (CAA) has announced that KPA will be holding an “Ask the Expert” webinar on California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Compliance on Dec. 12 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. PT.

PPG Hosts California Autobody Association Chapter Event

Organized by Robert Hengemihle and Jennifer Jarzembowski of PPG, the event included a keynote speaker and an educational seminar on the latest OEM information, including certifications, repair procedures and best practices for safe and quality repairs.

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Hears Presentation on New Vehicle Technology

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) recently got up to speed on how sophisticated vehicles are becoming thanks to a presentation by Gene Lopez, director of development and training for Seidner’s Collision Centers.

California Auto Body Labor Rate Survey Bill Causes Controversy

The California Senate Insurance Committee recently voted 9-1 to advance Assembly Bill 2276, with a purpose to supplement the auto body labor rate survey laws and clarify parameters and other conditions. 

California Autobody Association Collaborates with CCC Information Services

Through the collaboration, CAA provided CCC with the most common compliance issues their membership encounters, and CCC developed a comprehensive set of configuration guidelines for its CCC ONE Total Repair Platform.