The Martin Senour Company announced its 2016 fourth quarter training schedule, with courses running from September 26 to December 12. Training courses emphasize painter certification and maximizing shop profits, and will be held at training facilities nationwide. Martin Senour’s Jeff Hartl notes that shop owners are increasingly concerned with how to best maximize their profits, […]
Hayes Wholesale Parts Earns NSF Parts Distributor Certification
Hayes Wholesale Parts, an automotive part distributor based in Lawrenceville, Ga., has earned certification from the NSF Automotive Parts Distributor Certification Program for successfully meeting all certification requirements. These requirements include: An ISO 9001-certified quality management system Business liability insurance Effective records management and inventory tracking systems to track orders and parts through the supply […]
ASA Honors Achievements at 2016 Celebration of Excellence
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony August 12 at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. The awards ceremony honored the achievements of ASA members and its industry partners. Alongside the awards ceremony, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), held its annual graduation ceremony for its recent graduates and recognition […]
American Honda and Acura Approve BASF Refinish
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has approved BASF’s Glasurit and R-M Automotive Refinish paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs in the U.S. This is the first time American Honda has issued a service bulletin specifying approved paint lines for warranty repairs. “BASF worked with American Honda to help them better understand the value of […]
AkzoNobel Joins Industry Leaders for NACE|CARS Panel on Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair
A panel discussion sponsored by The Coalition for a Triple Bottom Line in Collision Repair which includes AkzoNobel and a number of other industry leaders, was held during NACE|CARS 2016. This program marked a milestone in the road to bringing awareness and entrenching sustainability and sustainable business practices into the collision repair industry. The initiative […]
Honda Requests Assistance from Collision Repair Facilities to Identify Vehicles Needing Airbag Recall Replacement.
American Honda Motor Co, Inc.is once again asking for assistance from collision repair and mechanical repair facilities to help identify vehicles subject to the Takata airbag recalls that are affecting the industry. Last year, the company called on the collision repair industry to check the VIN of vehicles in for repair to determine if Honda or […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Fourth Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announces its 2016 fourth quarter training schedule, with courses running from October 10 to December 12. Courses will help provide training in the latest technologies, information and procedures to create successful outcomes for collision repair industry professionals. The following courses will be offered during the fourth quarter: Painter Certification Fleet CFR Color […]
Issue Spotlight: Vehicle Diagnostic Scans and Calibrations
NACE panel discussion on vehicle diagnostic scans, moderated by Mike Anderson, examines vehicle manufacturer and insurance company perspectives. This year’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) featured a panel discussion at the Main Stage on the show floor August 11 detailing the need for electronic system diagnostic scans before and after collision repairs. The panel, led by […]
CARSTAR Canada Conference Focuses on North American Integration
Themed “1” the conference in Prince Edward Island drew 600 delegates. CARSTAR Canada hosted its annual industry conference last week in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from August 24 to 26. Themed ‘1’, this year’s conference focused on the continued unification of CARSTAR Canada and US into CARSTAR North America and the continued commitment to its […]
U.S. DOT Proposes Speed Limiters for Large Commercial Vehicles
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Friday that the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) propose equipping heavy-duty vehicles with devices that limit their speeds on U.S. roadways, and requiring those devices be set to a maximum speed, a safety measure that could save lives and more […]