The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the 3rd annual Southeast Collision Conference (SCC) on May 16-18, 2024 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro, N.C. As with last year, SCC will have national-level contributors taking part in the events. The Conference is intended to move annually between […]
Carolinas Collision Association Partners with WMABA for April 2023 Southeast Collision Conference
The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced a partnership to host the 2nd annual Southeast Collision Conference (SCC) on April 14 and 15, at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va. north of Richmond. “Our associations teaming up together isn’t just a one plus one; it’s an opportunity […]
WMABA Golf Outing October 13
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association will hold its annual golf fundraiser Thursday, October 13th at Oak Creek Golf Club, in Upper Marlboro, Md. This year the event will be starting out early with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and wrapping up with a BBQ lunch and scoring/winner announcements. More information and registration are available […]
Funeral Services Announced for Sheila Loftus June 4 in New York City
Services for Sheila Loftus, the longtime executive director of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) and editor and publisher of Hammer & Dolly, the association’s monthly trade magazine, who passed away May 11 were announced in an online obituary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4 at Fort Washington Collegiate Church, located at […]
Former WMABA Executive Director Sheila Loftus Passes Away
Sheila Loftus, the longtime executive director of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) and editor and publisher of Hammer & Dolly, its monthly trade magazine, passed away May 11 due to complications from a recent stroke. She was 79 years old. Loftus served as editor and publisher of Hammer & Dolly for 31 years […]
Northeast Trade Show Collision P.R.E.P. Schedule Announced
AASP/NJ and WMABA releases training program schedule of in-person classes for September 10-12 event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the schedule for this year’s Collision Professional Repairer Education Program (Collision P.R.E.P.), which will be held live and in person at the […]
WMABA Releases Consumer Guide to Collision Repair
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) published a new guide to help consumers take control of their collision repair experience in a way that keeps their families safer following an accident. “Due to rapidly evolving technologies and advanced safety systems in vehicles, the repair process has become much more complex,” stated Jordan Hendler, WMABA […]
WMABA Announces Partnership with CARS Cooperative
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) and CARS Cooperative will offer members a program of cash rewards and discounts. The program, called Savings4Members, is a cooperative of more than 50 vendors offering direct members opportunities to get cash back or a discount on products they likely already use. “Our association is focused on bettering […]
NORTHEAST Trade Show Collision Repair Education Program Announced
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the complete program schedule for their Collision Professional Repairer Education Program (PREP) at NORTHEAST 2020. This year’s event is March 20-22 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. A detailed schedule of classes is available […]
WMABA Golf Outing May 16
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) will hold its 2018 Annual Golf Outing at the Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club in Gainesville, Virginia on Wednesday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. The event raises funds for the local Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund. “We are happy to announce our popular golf outing’s date for […]