39th Annual Trade Show this weekend in Secaucus, N.J. The 39th Annual NORTHEAST 2016 Automotive Services Show, sponsored by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), kicks off this afternoon. The NORTHEAST 2016 trade show opens at 5 p.m. today at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. The show runs through […]
Pennsylvania Collision Trade Guild Urges Repairers to Contact Senators to Oppose Photo Appraisal Bill
The Pennsylvania Collision Trade Guild (PCTG) is urging collision repairers and consumers in Pennsylvania to contact their State Senator and urge them to vote “No” on House Bill 1638. The bill, approved by the Senate Finance and Banking Committee on Tuesday, March 15, would remove the current requirement that insurance appraisals be prepared based upon […]
PPG Offering Expanded Training in 2016
PPG Automotive Refinish announced it continues to intensify its dedication to professional training in the automotive refinish industry. While over 16,600 students participated in PPG’s product, distributor and MVP training courses in 2015, PPG foresees an ongoing need to keep its customers and business partners up to date in all matters concerning collision refinish and […]
Fix Auto Canada Announces Renewal of ICBC Partnership
Tony DeSantis, Vice President of Sales for Fix Auto Canada, announced the renewal of the partnership between Fix Auto Canada and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), effective March 1st. This partnership agreement between ICBC and Fix Auto ensures that ICBC-insured customers, who have a crash in Alberta, have immediate assistance with towing, vehicle […]
NHTSA and IIHS Announce Commitment of 20 Vehicle Manufacturers to Make Automatic Emergency Braking Standard by 2022
Vehicle manufacturers represent 99 percent of the U.S. automobile market. Research indicates effort could reduce police-reported crashes 13 percent overall. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today a historic commitment by 20 automakers representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. […]
Service King Promotes Mission 2 Hire to US Department of Labor and VETS Program
Service King Collision Repair Centers continued its effort to promote viable career opportunities to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans as CEO Chris Abraham hosted U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans Employment and Training (VETS) Michael Michaud yesterday. The event took place inside Service King’s home office where Abraham and Service King teammates provided an overview […]
ASA Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for April 25-27 in Washington, D.C.
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold its annual business meeting April 25-27 at The Westin Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Va., near Washington, D.C. The event will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Monday evening, April 25. All ASA members are invited to attend an open board meeting Tuesday, April 26, from 8 […]
NIOSH Cautions on Use of Aftermarket Replacement Parts for Approved Respirators
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) worker safety can be compromised by using replacement component parts or accessories that are not NIOSH-approved for the specific respirator. Although NIOSH-approved respirators are comprised of various component parts, they are approved as a complete unit. The use of components which are not part […]
I-CAR Announced 2016 Board of Directors
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2016 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in Orlando, Flaa held last week. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments – collision repair; insurance; OEM vehicle […]
PA Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Passes Photo Appraisal Bill
Legislation would allow the use of digital images to prepare estimates. The Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved House Bill 1638 (HB1638) yesterday by a vote of 8-3. HB1638 proposes to amend the 1972 Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser Act to eliminate the requirement for physical inspections. Section 11(c) of the Appraiser Act currently […]