SDMN Dec 09 SouthWestern
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Dec 09 SouthWestern Contents
Advertising Age Names Hyundai “Marketer of the Year,” 27
Affinia and Dura Settle Suit 19
Aftermarket Insight Predicts 2010 Rebound 11
ARA Argues at NCOIL that Recycled OEM Non-Deployed Airbag Modules Are Safe 28
ASA Provides Legislative Updates at 2009 ASRW 19
Auto Insurance Arson Fraud Up 31% in CA 34
AutoNation Goes to 7-Day Week in Florida 34
Better Energy Surrounded 2009 ASRW 1
Bugatti Veyron Ends up in Texas Saltwater Bog 17
California Shops Convene to Discuss Class Action 25
CARSTAR Collision Centers Exhibits 17
CARSTAR President Dan Bailey’s Ten Action Steps 18
Causey - The Hartford Guilty 23
Chrysler Releases Five-Year Business Plan 6
Collision Repair Website Allows Comparsion Quotes 12
Collision Schools Awarded Ultrawiz Tool Grant 20
Daimler Smart Car Sales with Texas Rentals 24
David McDavid Auto Group 8
Delmege - Ask Dale Column 35
SDMN Dec 09 Western
Dec 09 Western Contents
Advertising Age Names Hyundai “Marketer of the Year” 41
Affinia and Dura Settle Suit 26
Aftermarket Insight Predicts 2010 Rebound 45
AkzoNobel Honors Six Deserving Women 38
Amaradio - An Allegory On Pleasing DRPs 49
ARA Argues Recycled Airbag Modules Safe 42
ASA Provides Legislative Updates 27
Auto Insurance Arson Fraud Up 31% in CA 53
AutoNation Goes to 7-Day Week in Florida 39
The Hartford to Appeal Shop Judgement
A landmark 6-year-old class action lawsuit which awarded $15 million to Connecticut auto body repair shops concluded the Hartford Insurance Company was paying unfair labor rates. The lawsuit may now be heading to the Connecticut appellate court.
3M and ANEST IWATA Join Forces
3M and ANEST IWATA entered into a strategic marketing agreement in which ANEST IWATA will incorporate the 3M Paint Preparation System (PPS) into an introductory kit with their paint guns, including the new SUPERNOVA WS-400/LS-400 spray guns.
Auto Body Association of Connecticut Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is pleased to announce the Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) as its newest affiliate association, bringing the total number of SCRS affiliates to thirty-seven.
CAA Considers Action on Non-Compliant Labor Rate Surveys
CAA asks members to file complaints with CDI
The California Autobody Association (CAA) is considering petitioning the California Department of Insurance (CDI) regarding at least two insurer’s labor rate surveys that CAA believes do not comply with current regulations.
State Farm Denies Steering Allegations
Bob Devereux, public affairs assistant manager for State Farm California Media Relations, specifically addressed G&C Autobody owner Gene Crozat, who has alleged in a public meeting (see Autobody News, Dec. 09) that a class action lawsuit is necessary to stop State Farm from steering customers in California.
