Recyclers Cite New-Part Price Matching a Challenge in 2012
Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 in Auto Body News
Despite seeing an overall market rebound, auto recyclers say that in 2012, they are challenged by new parts manufacturers sometimes matching prices f…
‘USA Today’ Cites Maaco as Indicator of Economic Growth
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 in Auto Body News
Driven Brands Chairman and CEO Ken Walker and Maaco franchisee Steve Keel of Catonsville, Md., were featured in a recent USA Today cover story. Small…
Collision Industry Repairer Forum and Exhibition Slated for Mississippi Feb. 24-25
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 in Auto Body News
Consumer Auto Repair Excellence (CARE) Inc. is hosting its 2012 Collision Industry Repairer Forum, themed “The ABCs to Succeed” Feb. 24-25 at the Imp…
Utah Bill Aims to Abolish Vehicle Inspection Requirement
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
Utah State Rep. John Dougall (R-27) has introduced legislation that would abolish the requirement that all motor vehicles obtain a certificate of ins…
AASP-MN’s Automotive Scholarships Up for Grabs
Posted on 28. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
Thanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership, the association…
California Groups Spar Over Language Equating Aftermarket Crash Parts with OEM
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
California collision repair, OEM and consumer groups recently issued a joint statement to California legislators expressing opposition to any legisla…
Airbags Changing Vehicle Scrappage Age Mix
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
According to a report from Aftermarket Insight, increasing damage from multiple airbags (as newer vehicles have more airbags) is scrapping many veh…
DEG Partners with Estimatescrubber.com
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
VehicleOwnersGuide.com announced that its Estimate Scrubber portal is now integrated with the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG).
Mitchell’s CTO Erez Nir Named Trace3 Outlier of the Year 2012 Finalist
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
Award recognizes information technology excellence.
ASE Offers Update on Certification for Auto Professionals
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 in Auto Body News
No more written exams. That was one update on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) given by Tony Molla, vice president of…
