Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of July 31.

Cloninger Auto Group Signs Licensing Agreement with DCR Systems

DCR Systems, LLC announced that Cloninger Automotive Group based in Salisbury, N.C., has signed an area development licensing agreement with the company.

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OEM Certification: The Wave of the Future?

More OEMs are pushing auto body shop certification in the interest of quality repairs and keeping customers happy.

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Crash Champions Expands in Southern California

Crash Champions announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Autobahn Collision Center in Studio City, Calif.

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MSO Symposium Announces Date and Location for 2023 Event

The 12th annual MSO Symposium will take place Monday, Oct. 30 at the Mirage Convention Center in Las Vegas during SEMA/AAPEX week.

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Repairify, Capricorn Announce Joint Venture

Repairify and Capricorn Society Limited have entered into a joint venture agreement that will deliver leading-edge remote automotive repair solutions to repairers across Australia and New Zealand.

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New ASE Certification Recognizes Techs Proficient in ADAS

ASE created the L4 ADAS Specialist Certification test to identify technicians who possess the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on late-model automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4) recognizes proficient service professionals and helps shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians.

ASE created the L4 ADAS Specialist Certification test to identify technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on late-model automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks. The L4 test covers content focused on the diagnosis, service and calibration of radar, camera, ultrasonic and other advanced driver assistance systems. Many of the questions relate to a sample vehicle with ADAS technology used by most manufacturers. This vehicle is described in the composite vehicle type 1 reference booklet provided as an electronic pop-up during the test.

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Dent Wizard Hires New Chief Operating Officer

Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Adam Nebeker as chief operating officer.

MSO Symposium Releases 2023 Conference Agenda

The speakers on the agenda for the event Oct. 30 in Las Vegas include successful MSO executives, Amazon and economy experts.

Fix Network Gears Up for Orlando Conference

The magic and inspiration of Orlando will set the stage next month for Fix Network’s long-awaited 2023 Global Conference.

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John Bean Products Showcased at Auto Glass Week

The award-winning John Bean Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool and V3300 diagnostic wheel alignment system were demoed at the recent 2023 Auto Glass Week held in Virginia Beach, Va.

CAPA Integrates CAPA Tracker into Mobile App

Users will now be able to enter part information into the CAPA Tracker seamlessly through the CAPA app.

ASE Education Foundation Updates Accreditation Standards

The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage systems.

RDA Holds Fall IMPACT Performance Conference in Denver

The Refinish Distributors Alliance held their Fall Membership Meeting Sept. 20-22, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver, Colo.