NFIB survey shows small business owners expectations on business conditions declined in February. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism in February fell 1 point from January to 92.9. None of the 10 Index components posted a gain, six posted small declines, and four were unchanged. Spending and hiring plans […]
CARSTAR Adds Virginia Collision Repair Center to Network
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that CARSTAR Cascades Auto Body, Inc., located at 45660 Woodland Rd., in Sterling, Va, has joined its network. The collision repair facility is owned by Albert Fortin, and has been serving the community for more than 20 years. Fortin personally has more than 35 years of experience in the […]
ASA-Supported Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Bill Passes NH Senate
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that New Hampshire Senate Bill 436, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-24, was passed by the Senate on March 3. The bill, that is supported by ASA, requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts. Any […]
S/P2 Donating Interviewing Course to Collision Repair Schools
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that S/P2 will be donating its “Land That Job: Interview Skills for Automotive Students” course to collision school programs nationwide this spring in support of the Foundation’s efforts to bridge the gap between school and employment. This course helps students understand how to prepare before, be professional during, and […]
Car Care Council Women’s Board Accepting Scholarship Applications through March 31
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) will award a record amount of $50,000 in scholarships to deserving female students studying to enter the auto care industry in 2016. The WB raised more than $15,000 in its first-ever 5k/Fun Run fundraiser, Scholarship Strides, with all proceeds contributing to its annual scholarship program. “Each year we […]
Louisiana Bill Seeks to Require OEM “Safety Parts” During Collision Repair
Bill seeks to regulate the use non-OEM anti-lock brake parts or airbag system components and prohibit insurance companies from requiring them on repairs. Louisiana House Bill 559, introduced by Representative Vincent Pierre, seeks to amend Chapter 41 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to regulate the use of non-OEM safety parts. The bill […]
Service King Opens Houston Collision Repair Facility
Service King Collision Repair Centers today announced the official opening of its 20th Houston location. The 15,000-square foot best-in-class collision repair center is located at 4545 Sam Houston Parkway East in Houston. With the opening, Service King operates 81 locations in Texas and 294 in 23 states. “This is a particularly exciting announcement as Service […]
Lawson Products Acquires Michigan Fastener Distributor
Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced the acquisition of Perfect Products Company of Michigan. The transaction closed yesterday. Founded in 1959, Perfect Products Company of Michigan is a family-owned fastener, bolt, nut, clip and screw distribution company that specializes in offering supplies for domestic and imported vehicles. Perfect Products serves automotive […]
Consumer Groups Call For Transparency, Public Involvement in Development of Government Self-Driving Car Policies
In the wake of the news that a Google self-driving car crashed into a bus, a coalition of consumer groups called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “to commit to maximum transparency and public involvement” as they develop policy and safety standards covering autonomous self-driving vehicles. Google recently […]
Safelite Announces Three Executive Appointments
The Safelite Group announced three new hires in its corporate office. Christina Hays joined as Vice President of Marketing; Cheri Sagona joined as Associate Vice President of Culture and Communications; and Abby Zimmerman joined as Director of Recruitment. As VP of Marketing, Hays has leadership responsibility for developing the company’s brand strategy and executing effective […]