The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) recently hosted a Top-2-Top MSO Summit. This exclusive group of industry thought leaders included Presidents and Chief Information and Technology Officers who represent approximately 80 percent of the Multiple Shop Operator (MSO) categorized operations in the country. This was the first of many meetings to create a higher-level […]
CAPA Introduces Mirror Standard
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced today that its Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 701 Standard for the certification of aftermarket exterior mirrors and mirror components. This Standard specifies the certification requirements for passenger and driver side mirror assemblies, mirror glass, mirror housings and covers. The CAPA 701 Standard specifications include compliance to […]
CIECA Announces New Ad-Hoc Compliance Committee
In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule requiring states to provide compliance records similar to the new California Environmental Reporting System regulation, CIECA has assembled an ad-hoc committee to consider the development of reporting standards specific to the collision repair industry. The Committee is made up of body shop […]
Vehicle Manufacturer Training and Non-OEM Parts Documentation Addressed in UK Body Repair Standard
RMI Bodyshops (NAB/VBRA) along with the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) have compiled an industry guidance note that seeks to clarify recent changes to the BS 10125 standard. According to the groups, it has been almost two years since BS 10125 replaced PAS125, however there are still certain areas which generate questions from body shops […]
Webinar Features MSO’s View of the CIECA Standards
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold a webinar on Wednesday, March 2 at noon EST featuring an multiple collision repair shop operator’s view of the CIECA standards. Ashley Denison from Caliber Collision will discuss how CIECA messages are being used to improve their business processes and the impact the messages have had […]
3M Launches Commercial Truck Standard Operating Collision Repair Procedures
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division has announced the introduction of Commercial Truck Standard Operating Collision Repair Procedures (SOPs). The written procedures can assist commercial fleet collision repair facilities to deliver consistency within the repair process through development of standardized repair procedures. “3M is extremely committed to helping fleet collision shops become more productive and profitable by […]