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Monday, 04 June 2007 15:38
New California bill requires shop owners signature on estimates to affirm crash parts used
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The California Autobody Association (CAA) recently told its members that it is still opposed to AB 1483, the bill introduced by Assemblymember Wilmer Amina Carter that would require shop owners to affirm that all crash parts on the estimate were in fact used. The CAA said their position will not change unless amendments are made to address concerns.
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| Akzo Nobel’s Brad Jones completes a spot repair in the paint booth on a Dodge Caravan at the clinic. |
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Monday, 04 June 2007 15:24
Weak enforcement of paint capping regulations drives the issue to court
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| Judy Chu, Calif. BOE |
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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 14:16
I-CAR presents award to SCRS in honor of the association’s 25 years of service
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In honor of 25 years of excellence in the collision industry, I-CAR
presented the I-CAR Industry Excellence award to the Society of
Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). I-CAR President & CEO Tom
McGee presented the award to SCRS Executive Director Dan Risley,
Wednesday, April 11, at the SCRS 25th Anniversary Celebration at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, GA.
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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 14:13
Travelers opens flagship Claim University to train adjusters
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Travelers announced the opening of its flagship Claim University
training facility in Windsor, Conn. The 108,000 square-foot educational
facility is designed to give Travelers’ claim professionals the
in-depth training and expertise they need to provide knowledgeable,
accurate and efficient claim service for customers and agents.
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Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. recently announced that it has
acquired the assets of Auto Panels Plus, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Auto
Panels recorded sales of approximately $5 million for the twelve months
ended March 31, 2007 and operates locations in the Tulsa and Oklahoma
City markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has launched its new
health insurance trust plan for members, which provides convenient
access to a number of different health plans. Called the Automotive
Industry Health Insurance Trust (A-HIT), this important new benefit
will be available nationwide by the end of the year, with the initial
rollout to cover members in Texas, Kansas and Missouri.
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Automotive repair shop licensing legislation has been introduced in
both the Texas state Senate and the Texas state House of
Representatives.
Senate Bill 1120 was introduced by Texas Sen. John Carona, (R-16), and House Bill 2211 by state Rep. Jim Murphy, (R-133). These are companion bills.
Senate Bill 1120 was introduced by Texas Sen. John Carona, (R-16), and House Bill 2211 by state Rep. Jim Murphy, (R-133). These are companion bills.
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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 11:15
Antitrust Modernization Commission releases report on U.S. antitrust laws
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After three years, the Antitrust Modernization Commission (AMC) has
released its report on U.S. antitrust laws to President George W. Bush
and the U.S. Congress.
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Wednesday, 02 May 2007 11:10
CCAR introduces free online course on motor vehicle safety for repair industry
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As a part of its ongoing alliance with the U.S. Occupational Safety
& Health Administration (OSHA), the Coordinating Committee For
Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced a free online training course,
Operating Motor Vehicles: A Guide for Employees in the Automotive
Repair Industry.
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