Bill requires aftermarket collision repair parts to be certified for up to the vehicle’s first five years unless customer consents in writing to uncertified parts. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The bill, amended and […]
Greg Coccaro, Sr. Passes Away
Greg Coccaro, Sr., (66), founder and owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, N.Y. passed away May 31. Coccaro rose to prominence in the collision repair industry in 2007 following his filing of a $40 million lawsuit against Progressive Insurance in 2007 for steering. The suit was filed in response to concerns Coccaro had […]
I-CAR Announces Major Presence at NACE
NACE | CARS announced that the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will once again have a major presence throughout this year’s event, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA this summer from August 9 -13. I-CAR will offer the latest collision repair training at NACE, including the launch of the […]
AkzoNobel Presents WIN with Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship
In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), AkzoNobel presented the organization with a $12,500 “WIN Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship.” As a method of ensuring that WIN is able to sustain and grow its mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, AkzoNobel has provided the initial […]
BASF Enters Supply Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroën Body Shop Network in Italy
BASF announced a new cooperation arrangement between its Coatings division and PSA Peugeot Citroën in Italy was launched earlier this year. The first body shops in the vehicle manufacturer’s network have already changed over to BASF paint brands. Over 250 authorized body shops will change over to BASF refinish products as part of the agreement. […]
Shop Profitability Seminars Scheduled in Connecticut and Massachusetts
“We’re the only $60 billion industry in America that charges $30 billion for our work” say Tony Lombardozzi and Peter Abdelmaseh, owners of Superare Advertising + Marketing Agency in Belmont, Mass., and they believe auto body repair shops have been offering a “perpetual half-price sale” for decades and don’t have to do that anymore! Two […]
AkzoNobel Launches Color Software with Real-Time Updates
AkzoNobel announced that with its recently released MIXIT web application it will provide real-time updates for color software – and support searching in Chinese. The new color web application can be accessed at www.MIXITcloud.com and supports users of any of AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinishes brands, including Sikkens, Lesonal, Wanda, Sikkens Autocoat BT and U-TECH. “MIXIT is […]
Registration Open for 2016 CIECA Symposium
Registration for the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) 8th Annual Conference is now open and available online. The event takes place September 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. The annual CIECA Implementation Conference is the only industry event where business and technical personnel involved with application systems can get the knowledge […]
Erie Insurance Names NeCastro President and CEO-Designate
The Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:ERIE), the managing company for Erie Insurance, has named Timothy G. NeCastro its president and CEO-designate. He will succeed current President & CEO Terrence W. Cavanaugh, who joined Erie Insurance in 2008 and previously announced his retirement for later this year. “We followed a thorough and deliberate […]
Traffic Volume Continued Strong Growth in March
Driving increased across all five regions in the U.S. Travel for the month of March is estimated at 273.4 billion vehicle miles nationwide according to the most recent data released by the Federal Highway Administration. The March result continues the very positive trend leading to the growth in auto physical damage insurance claims and collision […]