Bill would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers to follow OEM procedures and recommendations. Customers can authorize deviations. Connecticut House Bill 7266 (HB 7266), introduced February 28, would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers operating in the state to follow OEM procedures. The bill would add a new section […]
Henkel Opens Training & Application Center in Connecticut
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, announced the opening of a new customer training and application center in Rocky Hill, Conn. The facility will offer hands-on technical application training for Loctite brand automotive aftermarket products and Teroson brand collision repair products. The 2100 sq. ft. customer facility is one […]
Veterans Can Be Reimbursed For Insurance Licensing Exam Fees in Connecticut
Part of national effort available in other states Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Katharine L. Wade yesterday announced that U.S. veterans applying for insurance licenses are eligible to be reimbursed for licensing exam fees. “We are honored to offer this service to our veterans working in the insurance industry in Connecticut. Under this program, veterans can be […]
Connecticut Trims $40,000 in Processing Costs with Paperless Adjuster Renewals
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 […]
A-1 Toyota Named Certified Collision Center of the Year
A-1 Toyota, a BASF Glasurit collision repair center in New Haven, Conn., won the prestigious Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year award. This marks the first time a Toyota dealer from the Northeast received the recognition since the award’s inception. Criteria for the award include: achievement of master level training in all departments, strong […]
ASA of Connecticut Hosts Golf Outing to Benefit Military Support Organization
Over 90 Golfers recently attended The Automotive Service Association of Connecticut’s (ASA-CT) sixth annual golf outing at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Conn., where monies were raised to donate to various veterans organizations in Connecticut. “ASA-CT’s annual golf outing raises funds each year to give to local charities within the state,” stated Lisa […]
Shop Profitability Seminars Scheduled in Connecticut and Massachusetts
“We’re the only $60 billion industry in America that charges $30 billion for our work” say Tony Lombardozzi and Peter Abdelmaseh, owners of Superare Advertising + Marketing Agency in Belmont, Mass., and they believe auto body repair shops have been offering a “perpetual half-price sale” for decades and don’t have to do that anymore! Two […]
Connecticut Considers Legislation to Eliminate Double Taxation on Paint and Materials
On March 9, the Connecticut Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding held a hearing on Senate Bill 335 (SB 335). The bill proposes to eliminate the sales and use tax on goods used exclusively in a business process such as paint in materials. The bill would help clarify the sales tax treatment of paint […]
Connecticut AG Calls for Federal Review of Auto Insurer Practices
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal held a press conference on Tuesday during which he called on U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. to investigate and stop insurance company practices that may deny consumers the right to choose their own automobile repair shop. Holding petitions from auto repairer associations from across the country, Blumenthal said […]