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Bruce Kings Joins Elite Body Shop Solutions Mentor Team

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bruce King, founder of Massachusetts-based King Collision Centers and well-known industry leader, has joined the growing team of Elite Mentors at Elite Body Shop Solutions, LLC. “Since retiring from King Collision, it has been an important priority for me to continue contributing to the industry,” said King, whose son Chris is now running the family […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elite Body Shop Solutions, People

Donny Seyfer Named Executive Officer of NASTF

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) named Industry veteran Donny Seyfer to replace retiring Skip Potter as NASTF Executive Officer. Seyfer brings more than 30 years’ experience as a technician, shop owner/manager, trainer and 15 years of association and trade show experience to the role. Seyfer has served on several NASTF teams including co-chairing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automotive Service Task Force, People

Registration Open for National Auto Body Council Palm Springs Golf Fundraiser

November 16, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open for the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) 2018 golf fundraiser. The event takes place on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Palm Springs, Calif., at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort.  Fees for early bird registration – by December 9 – are $700 for a foursome and $185 for individual player.   Regular fees […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Palm Springs

CIF Announces 8th Annual Gala January 18 in Palm Springs

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced plans for its 8th Annual Fundraiser Gala, which will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018, between 6-8 p.m at LuLu’s California Bistro, 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. Tickets can be purchased online at a discount prior to the event. A VIP package that includes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Palm Springs

Oregon Collision Repair Shop Sues GEICO Alleging Antitrust

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Leif's GEICO Lawsuit

Lawsuit by Leif’s Auto Collision alleges GEICO and ARX shops engaged in conspiracy to suppress repair costs, refuse to reimburse for diagnostic scans. GEICO had sued collision repair facility in January alleging abusive and intimidating conduct against its adjusters. Portland, Oregon-based Leif’s Auto Collision, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. District Court in Oregon […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Antitrust, GEICO, Lawsuit, Leif's Auto Collision Centers, Oregon

Registration Open for 20 University of the Aftermarket Online Courses

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket has opened registration for 20 online courses that will begin either January 15 or March 19. These on-line courses enable motor vehicle aftermarket professionals to sharpen their professional skills and earn continuing education units (CEUs) that can be applied toward their AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Training Schedule, University of the Aftermarket

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Wyatt’s Collision Repair to its network of independently-owned repair facilities. The new network member, located at 321 East 1st St, in Gibson City, Ill.., is owned by Ken Wyatt. Wyatt grew up in the collision repair industry alongside his father, managed a large MSO company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

NSF Certifies First Automotive Recyclers in Australia

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF Certified Automotive Recyclers Australia

NSF International has issued its first automotive recycler certifications to three companies in Australia. ASV Euro Car Parts in Sydney, Grant Walker Parts in Melbourne and Paradise Auto Parts in Adelaide meet all of the NSF International certification requirements, including rigorous grading, operational, labeling and traceability requirements, as well as safety and environmental compliance requirements. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASV Euro Car Parts, Australia, Certification, Grant Walker Parts, NSF International, Paradise Auto Parts, Recycler

AASP National Offers Webinar on How to Save a Problem Employee

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) is offering a free webinar, How to Save a Problem Employee, on December 6, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST.  The members-only webinar will be led by instructor Rick White of 180BIZ. This webinar will touch on the current conditions, but focus on turning lackluster problem employees into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Webinar

PPG MVP Business Solutions Announces Fall Training Programs

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG MVP Business Solutions has announced its schedule of classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. Intended for owners and managers of collision centers using PPG products, MVP training is part of PPG’s ongoing commitment to provide cutting-edge business thinking and solutions for its customers. The MVP approach is designed to help a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries, Training Schedule

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