CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for California Autobody Association

Services September 19-20 for Al Estorga, Former Collision Repair Shop Owner and President of California Autobody Association

September 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Services have been scheduled for Al Estorga, the former owner of Estorga’s Collision Repair in Long Beach, Calif., who passed away September 6 at the age of 79. Estorga, a third-generation collision repairer, was CEO of Estorga’s Collision Repair Center located in Long Beach Calif., starting in 1970. He served as president of the California […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Collision Industry Conference, Obituaries

California Autobody Association Partners with CARS Cooperative

February 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New partnership with CARS Cooperative gives CAA members access to cost saving discounts on 25+ automotive industry products and services. The California Autobody Association announced a new partnership with Collision Automotive Repair Services, Inc. (CARS). The CARS Cooperative provides collision repair shops with complimentary cash back rewards, discounts and exclusive CAA member savings for materials […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California, California Autobody Association, CARS Cooperative

Andrew Batenhorst Named New President of California Autobody Association Glendale/Foothill Chapter

February 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Association announced Andrew Batenhorst of Pacific BMW Collision Center is the new President of our Glendale/Foothill Chapter. Andrew brings with him over 25 years experience in the automotive and insurance industries. Current Body Shop Manager at long time CAA member Pacific BMW, he also serves on the Board of SCRS and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, People

California Autobody Political Action Committee Seeks Donations in Advance of Midterm Elections

September 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Repair Political Action Committee (CARPAC) is seeking donations to help support candidates who are understanding and responsive to the needs of body shops throughout the State. According to CARPAC, 2022 is an important election year that gives body shop owners and their employees the opportunity to have a real say in determining […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Autobody Association, California Autobody Repair Political Action Committee, Elections

September 20 California Auto Body Association Meeting to Examine Labor Rate Surveys

August 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Event in Seal Beach will examine how surveys are conducted. The California Auto Body Association (CAA) announced its September 20 meeting will feature a presentation by Tim Ronak of AkzoNobel on Labor Rates and what you can do about them. The meeting will take place at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. Among the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Labor Rates, Meetings

Mitchell International’s Bano Ramirez Passes Away

February 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bano Ramirez, a member of Mitchell International’s Solution Specialist team, passed away on January 25. Bano touched many lives in his over 40 years in the industry. Bano spent 12 years with Mitchell International and previously owned and operated Bob’s Body and Fender in Van Nuys where he was an active member of the community […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Mitchell International, Obituary, People

California Autobody Association Meeting Addressed Why You Should be Scanning

March 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 20th the CAA hosted a meeting in Anaheim, Calif. on the importance of scanning. The title of the meeting, “Why You Should Be Scanning and How to Properly Estimate Scanning Services” drew a crowd of 85 attendees from all over Southern California. The meeting featured a presentation by Michael Quinn and Frank LaViola […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Diagnostics

California Autobody Association Announces New Board Members and Executive Director

March 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAA logo

The California Autobody Association (CAA) swore in its new board officers for 2019 on March 9th in Cerritos. Tiffany Silva of Accurate Auto Body in Richmond was sworn in as new CAA President. The association’s current board officers include: President Tiffany Silva (Accurate Auto Body – Richmond) Vice President Doug Marshall (Autotrends – Oakland) 1st […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, California, California Autobody Association, People

California Autobody Association Partnering with CIF to Support Industry Members Affected by Wildfires

November 29, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Autobody Association (CAA) is partnering with the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) to help spread the word about collision industry members affected by recent wildfires in the state. In a letter from Kathy Mello, president of the CAA, she explains that monetary donations are needed as is help with employment for industry members whose […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California Autobody Association, Collision Industry Foundation

California Department of Insurance Finds Use of Opt-OEM and Alt-OEM Designations Unfair Claims Practice

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Feeley CAA Interview

DOI joins with California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair to prohibit use of parts terms. CollisionWeek interviews Don Feeley, Interim Executive Director of the California Autobody Association. In a letter dated October 8 to the California Autobody Association (CAA), the California Department of Insurance (DOI) responded to questions by the repair association regarding the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Estimating Systems, Interview, Regulations

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Donations Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • June Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Up Sharply June 16, 2025
  • Auto Glass Genie Announces Multi-State Expansion June 16, 2025
  • ASE July 21-24 Instructor Training Conference Includes Sponsor Expo, Networking Event June 16, 2025
  • SCRS Raises Concerns Over I-CAR Governance After Executive Director Deemed Ineligible to Serve in Seat Reserved for Collision Repairers June 16, 2025
  • Collision Repair Industry Production Down in April Compared to Last Year June 13, 2025
  • Private Equity Firm Expands Automotive Equipment Platform With North Carolina Acquisition June 13, 2025
  • CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Aurora, Ontario June 13, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in