New York Body Shop Owner Facing Possible Prison Time After Fraud Indictments
The owner of two Nassau County, N.Y., collision repair shops has been indicted on charges of tax fraud and insurance fraud, according to the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
Weighing the Merits of the Appraisal Clause
Is the appraisal clause still a viable strategy for consumers and body shops to resolve cost disputes with insurers? Two collision consultants offer different views.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Offering $200,000 in Grants and Scholarships to Collision Students
The grants and scholarships are available to high school and postsecondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the fall.
SCRS Releases First of Two Videos from OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
The SCRS video captures the discussion on “Restoring Vehicle Functionality Through Electronic Technology and Diagnostics.”
3D Auto Body Opens Symach Mega Shop in Philadelphia Area
As part of a yearlong project, 3D transformed a 30,000-square-foot warehouse and office building into its largest facility and largest Symach shop in North America.
New Program in Buffalo, N.Y., Boosts Interest in Field of Collision Repair
As a result of a new collaboration, eight students in collision repair programs at Erie 1 BOCES got their start making money in the business as part of a new paid pre-apprenticeship program this summer.
Data Reveals Newer Vehicles Driving Repair Costs
Light truck sales and higher content vehicles will put added pressure to both repair costs and total loss costs.
Aluminum Repair Questions for Automotive Shops
Many collision repair technicians and shops are still very confused on how to repair an aluminum panel. So let’s clear up some of the confusion.
Audatex Introduces Shop Recoverables Tool
The Shop Recoverables Tool, powered by Audatex’s Predictive Analytics, eases the estimating process through unique claim analysis.
GEICO Sponsors S/P2 Training Modules for Collision Repair Schools
GEICO is sponsoring the Operating Vehicles, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens and Final Exam modules for all career technical students using S/P2 Collision.
Seattle to Host Society of Collision Repair Specialists Week Events in April
An open board meeting, an annual election for open seats on the SCRS board of directors and a Repairer Roundtable are just some of the events occurring April 19-20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Collision Repair Students Learn Craft and Charity Through Recycled Rides for Schools
In 2015, students repaired and donated eight vehicles with an additional 14 vehicles already in the works for 2016.
