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Chief University Introduces Joining Technologies Class for Collision Repair Estimators, Appraisers

March 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

New class covers welding, brazing, riveting, weld bonding and more Chief University announced a new, hands-on collision repair class focused on joining technologies. The one-day Chief University Joining Technologies class is designed to provide estimators and appraisers a thorough understanding of the current welding, riveting and adhesive bonding and removal technologies being used in today’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chief Automotive Systems, Joining Technologies, Welding

Connecticut Trims $40,000 in Processing Costs with Paperless Adjuster Renewals

March 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Katharine L. Wade announced that licensing renewal notices for casualty adjusters and motor vehicle property damage appraisers are now done online, saving nearly $40,000 in processing and mailing costs. “We are pleased to offer another efficient service for the industry professionals licensed by the Department,” Commissioner Wade said. “The Department is now […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Adjuster Licensing, Connecticut

Fix Auto UK Signs New Contract with Co-op Insurance

March 30, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced that it has signed a new contract with Co-op Insurance, in a move that will see the network more than double the number of its collision repair centers who do work for the insurer. The new contract expands upon the service Fix Auto has been delivering via its South-West England body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Fix Auto, United Kingdom

April 24 NASTF Meeting Features “Road to Great Technicians”

March 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Road to GREAT Technicians: Let’s Get Started is the featured topic of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Spring 2017 General Meeting,  being held from 1-4 p.m. (CDT), Monday, April 24, in New Orleans, La. “Over the last year, the industry has elevated the discussion around the shortage of qualified technicians,” said Chris […]

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

ABPA Details Schedule for April 25-28 Annual Meeting

March 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has released the full schedule of events, speakers and breakout sessions for its 2017 ABPA Annual Meeting & Convention on April 25-28 has been finalized. The event is being held in Atlanta, Ga. The deadline for reserving a hotel room at the host Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Body Parts Association

WMABA Annual Golf Outing May 17

March 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) 2017 Annual Golf Outing, which raises funds for the local Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund, will be held on May 17, 2017 with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. The event will be held at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville, Va. “We are happy to announce […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association

Copart Opens Its 15th Location in California, 200th Location Globally

March 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), announced the opening of its 15th location in California. The new Wilmington, Calif., location is Copart’s 200th location worldwide and its seventh location in the southern California market. “More than three decades ago, Copart opened its first yard in California, so it’s only fitting that the landmark opening of our 200th location […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Openings

Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Announce Spring Conference Line-up

March 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) community of the Auto Care Association, has announced the schedule for its annual Spring Conference, scheduled for May 16-18 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Ill. This year’s conference theme “Innovate to Dominate” will offer two new features for attendees, a Regional Meet-Up, hosted by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Conference, PBES

UK Collision Repair Group Renamed National Body Repair Association

March 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Last week, RMI Bodyshops, the UK’s trade association for vehicle collision repair sector, unveiled its new name: National Body Repair Association (NBRA). In July 2015, the Retail Motor Industry Federation’s (RMI) National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) and the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) announced an agreement to merge forming RMI Bodyshops. The combined group […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Body Repair Association, RMI Bodyshops, United Kingdom, VBRA

AAA Survey Shows Consumers Concerned About Gas Prices as Summer Approaches

March 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

A new AAA survey reveals that nearly a quarter of consumers believe the price of gasoline is already too high. AAA projects the national average for a gallon of gasoline to increase 40 cents this summer, peaking near $2.70. To offset the increase in gas prices, about a 70 cent increase from last year at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices

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