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Copart Joins National Auto Body Council

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The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT), a provider of remarketing services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles, has joined the organization as a top level Diamond Member. As a long-term supporter of NABC’s community service programs, Copart has donated and facilitated the transfer of vehicles from insurers and other […]

ASA Members Eligible for 20 Percent Training Discount from Federal-Mogul

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The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it has joined forces with new corporate member partner Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML), to give ASA members a 20 percent discount on Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Garage Gurus automotive technical training program. Federal-Mogul has 12 state-of-the-art Garage Gurus centers in large metropolitan areas such as […]

Collision Claims, Frequency and Losses Grew in First Quarter

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Major auto physical damage indicators influencing the collision repair industry continued to increase across the board. Losses on collision claims up 9.9 percent for year ending in first quarter. According to the latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS), private passenger collision claims and losses continued to grow […]

Fix Auto Launching Collision Repair Network in Australia

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Fix Auto announced it will be expanding its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities to Australia. Following a series of repairer clinics held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in early 2016, Fix Auto has spent the last months setting the stage for its entry into the Australian market. Through the meetings, the network […]

Nevada Bulletin Reminds Industry on Non-OEM Parts Disclosure, Manufacturer Procedures

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The Nevada Division of Insurance issued a bulletin in July reminding auto insurance companies and collision repair facility operators about their obligations to disclose non-OEM parts usage to consumers and follow manufacturer procedures. On July 22, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Insurance, issued a bulletin detailing the standards the auto insurance […]

Counterfeit Parts Panel Added to NACE

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The Automobile Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (A2C2) will host a panel discussion titled Put the Brakes on Fakes. The panel will discuss how the automotive industry and the U.S. Government are working to protect the safety and welfare of consumers and repair businesses. The panel discussion will take place Friday, August 12, 11:00 a.m. at the Central […]

Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Board of Directors

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The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its 2017 Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 2. Board candidates may be self-nominated or an industry professional nominated by three members of the NABC. To qualify, the nominee must be either an individual member […]

Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Workshop Scheduled for San Antonio

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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its next EcoLean Level 1 workshop will be held October 4-5, 2016 at the Omni La Mansion del Rio on the River Walk of San Antonio, Texas. The EcoLean Level 1 workshops are designed to educate attendees about how to maximize profitability by improving production and eliminating waste throughout their facilities. […]

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