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El Paso, TX: Body shop allegedly misled customers

Written by El Paso Times Staff

Tuesday, 17 June 2008

El Paso County sued Gemini's Body Shop on Friday, alleging the auto body shop engaged in misleading business practices that harmed consumers trying to get their cars repaired, a statement from the county attorney's office said.

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Tulsa, OK: Bill Knight buys five auto dealerships and two Collision Repair Shops

Written by Jeff Postelwait, Tulsa World

Friday, 06 June 2008

by Jeff Postelwait, Tulsa World

Tulsa resident Bill Knight purchased five automotive dealerships formerly owned by Penske Automotive Group Inc. as well as two collision repair shops Thursday. United Ford's south Tulsa location, Jaguar of Tulsa, and Lincoln Mercury of Tulsa, all near Memorial Drive near the Creek Turnpike; and Volvo of Tulsa and United Hummer at 41st Street and Memorial were included in the purchase.

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Austin, TX: "We've Never Had a Storm Like That, Never"

Written by kvue.com in Austin, TX
Sunday, 18 May 2008
“One particular insurance company -- State Farm -- has 5,000 claims alone as of today...,” said Youngberg. Harwood says he's glad he's insured. “I've lived here for 55 years on West Lynn, and we've never had a storm like that - never,” said Harwood. At B&B Body and Paint, you'll have to wait until mid June for an estimate. Experts ask for patience as they work to repair cars just as slammed as business is. full story

Ft Worth, TX: Car Buyers Choosing Fuel Economy Over Cup Holders

Written by Teresa McUsic, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram.com
Saturday, 17 May 2008
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Austin TV story: Insurance Carriers "Steer" Auto Repairs?

Written by FOX NEWS Austin

Friday, 16 May 2008

" If your car is damaged, your insurance carrier can RECOMMEND a repair shop. But telling you that you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T go to a certain shop is illegal under Texas state law..."

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