The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that the next CIECA Technical Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m. (EDT) to discuss CIECA’s new standards—CIECA API Standards (CAPIS). Registration to attend the webinar is open to non-members of CIECA as well as members. The following will be shared during the […]
CIECA Reactivates Vehicle Damage and Imaging/Estimating Committee
Industry stakeholders invited to participate. The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the reactivation of the Standards Development Committee focused on Vehicle Damage and Imaging (VDI)/Estimating. The committee will be chaired by CIECA Past Chair Phil Martinez, principal technical consultant at Mitchell International, an Enlyte Company. “Now that new CIECA API Standards (CAPIS) are […]
November 9 CIECA Technical Webinar Examines Biannual Standards Release and API Standards
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its second standards release of the year, the 2023R2, is now available to members as of October 19. A CIECA Technical Webinar will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 2 p.m. (EST) to discuss the release, as well as CIECA’s new standards—CIECA API Standards (CAPIS). […]
ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training
The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their […]
ASE Education Foundation Updates Collision Repair Standards
Adds new fundamentals accreditation area that focuses on employer’s most valued entry-level skills. The ASE Education Foundation recently conducted a workshop to review the tasks and tools used by ASE-accredited collision repair and refinish programs in high schools and colleges nationwide. The review committee consisted of individuals representing vehicle manufacturers, collision repair and refinish shop […]
ASE Announces New EV Standards and an EV Testing and Certification Program
The National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) announced the creation of Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards. The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document, and establish electrical safety requirements, standards, procedures, and safe work practices relating to the development of an electrically safe working area for service professionals in North America […]
Peter Brown Elected Vice Chair of Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards Committee
Peter Brown, owner of Tiny & Sons Glass Co. in Pembroke, Mass., has been elected vice chair of the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) Committee. Brown’s involvement in the committee has always been about more than just good business sense, it’s about ensuring that industry stakeholders have ample opportunity to get involved in the […]
Auto Glass Safety Standard Updated to Include Revisions for Calibration on ADAS Equipped Vehicles
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) announces that a major safety update to the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS Standard) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The changes are a result of several years of work by the AGRSS Standards Committee of the Auto Glass Safety Council, which represents a […]
CIECA Technical Webinar October 20 Provides In-Depth Analysis on the Structure of CIECA API Standards and 2022R2 Highlights
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its second standards release of the year, the 2022R2, will be available to members on Wednesday, October 19. Registration for the October 20 CIECAST webinar is available online. A CIECAST Technical Series webinar will be held on Thursday, October 20 to discuss the updates made to […]
New Safety Standard Covering Car Lift Installation and Service Is Now in Effect
ANSI/ALI ALIS 2022 replaces 2015 version, adds new content. The latest version of the American National Standard covering safety requirements for vehicle lift installation and service in North America is now in effect. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ANSI/ALI ALIS 2022 replaced the existing standard, ANSI/ALI ALIS 2009 (R2015), effective August 4, […]