United Insurance Group, a provider of personal and commercial insurance in the State of Utah, has partnered with TechnaGlass to provide automotive glass repair and replacement services to its policyholders. The insurance company, which is affiliated with 115 Utah-based agencies, chose TechnaGlass because of its ability to meet the needs of its customers, reduce costs […]
Sherwin-Williams Approved by American Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. approved Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes paints for its warranty and goodwill repairs. Included in the approval are Sherwin-Williams AWX Performance Plus waterborne system and Ultra 7000 solventborne refinish system. “Sherwin-Williams has supported American Honda for many years, so we are proud to be included in the latest issued approved paint lines […]
3M Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation on Career Fair
Event seeks to connect graduating students with careers in the industry. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, along with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, hosted an event at the 3M headquarters September 29 designed to spark the hiring of students in the collision repair industry. At the Cars, Careers and Celebrities career fair, held in the plaza […]
Audatex UK in Partnership to Address Skills Shortage
AutoRaise, the charity organization that is working with key stakeholders to address skills shortage in the collision repair industry, has signed a partnership agreement with Audatex in the United Kingdom. Audatex has announced it is to join Morelli Group, the automotive refinish supplier, as a Platinum Partner with the group. “It goes without saying that […]
Amendments Published to California’s Proposed Collision Repair Labor Rate and Anti-Steering Regulation
Changes would allow labor rates determined in older survey to move down if the consumer price index declines. Would restrict labor rate methodology to use price charged by the simple majority versus average labor rate. The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has published amendments to proposed regulations governing insurance company labor rate surveys and anti-steering […]
CCC Introduces CCC Secure Share Network
Network uses a cloud-based API and the CIECA Business Message Suite (BMS) to provide collision repairers with a more secure channel to exchange data. CCC Information Services Inc. announced today the launch of its CCC Secure Share Network, a network using a cloud-based application program interface (API) that will allow collision repairers to control the […]
Fix Auto Adds Location to Collision Repair Network in Calgary
Peter Polito, General Manager, Fix Auto Western Canada announced that Fix Auto Calgary Peigan, owned by Andy Jeffs, is the latest addition to the Fix Auto Canada network, effective yesterday. Jeffs brings over 20 years of experience to the Fix Auto network, with 5 years as a shop owner. Jeffs says that joining Fix Auto […]
California Governor Signs Airbag Fraud Bill
Makes it illegal to knowingly manufacturer, sell or install a non-functioning airbag. On Tuesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2387 (AB2387) making that state the fourth this year to make it a crime to “manufacture, import, install, reinstall, distribute, sell, or offer for sale) a counterfeit or non-functioning airbag. Other states that have […]
3M Prevails in European Patent Infringement Action
3M (NYSE:MMM) announced yesterday that the District Court of Frankfurt, Germany, has ordered a preliminary injunction against China-based Qingdao Summit Industrial Co., Ltd. for infringement of the German portion of 3M’s European patent EP 0,954,381 B2. This patent relates to 3M’s PPS technology that enables the mixing and spraying of coatings for collision repair. The court order […]
Vehicle Manufacturer Training and Non-OEM Parts Documentation Addressed in UK Body Repair Standard
RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) along with the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) have compiled an industry guidance note that seeks to clarify recent changes to the BS 10125 standard. According to the groups, it has been almost two years since BS 10125 replaced PAS125, however there are still certain areas which generate questions from body shops […]
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