About Audatex
Audatex is the leading global claims solutions provider serving the automotive industry. Active today across six continents, Audatex provides world-class claims solutions that help customers automate their processes; managing millions of claims each year efficiently and effectively, and resolving billions in claims settlements. Beyond a leading presence in automotive claims, our growing footprint also extends into the property, automotive related financial services and medical claims solutions markets. As part of the Solera group of companies, Audatex, Sidexa, Informex, ABZ, Hollander and IMS draw on unique global experience to develop and deliver the latest technologies, market intelligence and best practices on a local level. For more information, please refer to the Company's website at www.audatex.us.
Small Body Shops OK with Cash For Clunkers
Web-Est, LLC, a collision estimating repair software provider, recently completed a survey asking small collision repair shops what they thought about the governments "Cash for Clunkers" program. The results provided some interesting views of how the industry might be affected.
"Now that our government has spent $2.6 billion to help car makers, the results are now in; just under 700,000 new vehicles are on the road. We thought this would be a good time to ask our customers what they think." Said Eric Seidel, President/CEO of Web-Est, LLC. "While most feel it's too early to see any meaningful change, the feedback offers a range of thoughts on the subject." Seidel continued.
Auto Shop Owner Shot Dead over $800 repair bill in Georgia
San Diego Body shops, mechanics may take weeks to get parts
Update: New Location for Shops Meet to Discuss Possible Class Action
About 60 shops have signed up to attend a meeting with attorneys in Sacramento, CA, on Nov. 12 to discuss a possible class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance. Gene Crozat of G & C Auto Body said the meeting is designed to help shops "evaluate whether State Farm has been steering customers away from their shops, and to evaluate whether they have potentially viable claims against State Farm." For more information about the November 12 meeting, contact Peter Bizaca, (707) 591-3365.
Autobody News to Exhibit at NACE
Please come by our booth at NACE (#2250) to discuss your shop, the industry, and any suggestions you have for coverage in the paper.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Thursday, 1:00 PM Lee Amaradio, CRA President. Come by and talk with Lee about the industry and CRA in California.
BASF Announces Schedule Change for SEMA Events
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions will exhibit hot cars, cool colors and automotive design stars at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth 21442.
Oct 09 Southwest Full Issue
Southwestern Nov 09 Contents
2010 Ford F-150 Named 2009 ‘Truck of Texas’ 8
2010 Jeep ‘Compact SUV of Texas’ 1
40MPG.org Blogs About Changing OEM Attitudes 33
AASA ‘Snapshot of the Auto Industry’ in 2009 20
AB 1200 Signed Off, SB 827 Signed ‘On’ 39
AkzoNobel’s New Self-Healing Clearcoat 24
Alice, TX, Shop Robbed 14
Assured Performance Pilots GM Parts Rebate 23
Auto Repair Shops For Sale in Austin Metro Area 22
Autobody News’ First Annual ‘Productivity Tools’ Roundup 12
AutoClaims Direct Has New Subrogation Plan 4
Autoland Scientech Designs Top-Tier Automotive Diagnostic Systems 19
Big R Show Panel Will Test Engine Failure Analysis 22
CAUSEY - Body Shop Alert: Scam Artists Still Want to Steal Your Money! 7
Collision Hub’s Webinar Sponsored by I-CAR 26
DuPont Designs More Than 100 Auto Products 20
DuPont Integrates Performance Coatings Services 4
DuPont Picks New Managers For New Services Division 4
ESPERSEN - Trailer Hitches on 2007 Explorer®, Mountaineer®, and Sport Trac® 36
EVANS - A Smaller Project Can Be Time or Budget Killer Without Precautions 32
Ford Approves Sherwin-Williams’ AWX Waterborne 35
Ford’s Largest Recall 22
FRANKLIN - The Big Divide—Affordable Marketing Data and Administration 26
GM OKs AkzoNobel’s Sikkens & Lesonal 18
HEY TOBY - Parts-Handling SOPs A Good Start on Implementing Lean 6
Hodges’ Blue Ribbon 4
Honda Names DuPont Supplier of the Year 38
Hybrid Happenings from Hybrid Owners of America 30
I-CAR Ed Foundation and NATEF Drawing 23
I-CAR Offers In-Shop Welding Qualification 18
I-CAR Technology Showcase at NACE/CARS 11
I-CAR/NATEF Hold 2nd Welder Drawing 23
LKQ Acquires Greenleaf Auto Recyclers 25
Massachusets Appraisers Appointee Resigns 25
Mitchell ClaimTools Digital Camera and Photo Management System 28
Mitchell to Feature New ‘Shop Workspace’ at NACE 2009 14
NATA has ALLDATA Pricing Incentives 4
NaviGates Provides Link to Whole Gates Product Database 20
Unique Oct 09 Southwestern Contents
The Following Articles Appear only in Southwestern Edition
Don Chalmers Ford, NM, Saves Big by Recycling 3
El Paso Hailstorm Losses Exceed $150M 8
Ford Parts Managers SOUTHWEST Credit Smart Plans 16
Fraud Committee Fights for HB 148 1
Has A Quiet Earthquake Already Begun? 4
Katrina Insurance Scam in Louisiana 8
Longview TX Shop Has Stolen Truck Recovered 33
Louisiana Insurance Agency Suspended 4
