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Written by Tony Natale, East Valley Tribune.com
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Monday, 11 August 2008 |
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"It's making more financial sense for consumers to repair older vehicles instead of purchasing new ones where they would have to worry about expensive monthly car payments," Lapps said. The uptick in auto repairs is evident at the more than 400 independently owned shops in Arizona, said Luz A. Rubio, executive director of the Automotive Service Association of Arizona. "All of our shops are getting busier," said Rubio. "Our customers are getting essential work done, like repairs ... not getting small dents fixed." Click for story
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Written by Karyn Hendricks
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 |
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When talking about the collision industry’s most influential women, Linda Holcomb more than fits the bill. Born in San Jose, California, Holcomb grew up in the post-war age of liberation for young people. In her zeal to start her working life, she liberated herself from college and went to work for Wilson Sales Co., the largest automotive equipment distribution company in Northern California. During the first two years she spent learning marketing and advertising on the job and became known as the first woman to ever enter the automotive equipment distribution industry.
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Written by Autobody News staff
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 |
The California Autobody Association’s New San Fernando Valley chapter recently swore in their 2008 officers at their June chapter meeting in Van Nuys, CA.
State board representative Chuck Reyes, Alhambra Auto Kraft, swore in the new officers. The newly activated chapter is dedicated to providing its members information that will be useful to their business by bringing in speakers that are involved in the collision repair industry.
 | Loraine Lacey, Mike Hofman, Mike townley, Karl Finely, Ron Wilch, Mitchell Shenkin, Mike Ernst, Cindy Shillito, Kyle Huckman, Paula Chipman, Mark D'Angelo, Jim Matherly, Joe Fasone, Lillian Maimone, and Randy Stabler
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In addition, the chapter is involved in a membership drive to bring in dedicated businees owners who want to be active in improving our industry.
The June meeting had 88 attendees who heard a brief waterborne update from Mark D’Angelo and Hector Arias of D’Angelos.
Joe Fasone presented an update of California Legislation discussing new laws affecting shops beyond labor rate surveys.
The keynote address came from Timothy Ronak, Services Consultant, Car Refinishes, for Akzo Nobel speak to the group. Ronak’s talk addressed key issues facing the industry including: Four conditions that create pricing pressure; Initiatives on labor rate survey legislation, and How much do effective door rates vary?
Among the many important issues that Ronak addressed were distinguishing between your retail rate and your DRP rate.
To learn more about the San Fernando chapter contact Paula Chipman, 818-317-6979, or Cindy Shillito, 714-944-4028.
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Written by Autobody News staff
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 |
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911 Collision Centers has opened its fifth location in the Tucson area at Pusch View Lane and Oracle Roads. Founded in 1998 with headquarters in Tucson, 911 Collision Centers has locations in Tucson and Phoenix as well as Las Vegas, Nevada. Combined, 911 Collision Centers is the largest provider of collision repair services in the southwestern United States.
“Our goal is to be convenient for our customers and we noticed that the Oro Valley area of Tucson was underserved. We know this location will be perfect for many of our clients. We pledge to continue to meet our customers’ expectations with outstanding service, quality, and concern through the 911 Collision Centers customer satisfaction guarantee,” said Michael Quinn CEO and co-founder of 911 Collision Centers.
For more information visit: www.911Collision.com or call (520) 791-9119.
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Written by Karyn Hendricks
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Saturday, 02 August 2008 |
The California Assembly unanimously passed California Senate Bill 1371–the fifth version of the bill–that prohibits insurance companies from placing caps on payouts for collision repairs. The problem for the past two years has been that lawmakers cannot agree on a definition of capping.
The latest definition of capping, which was approved July 14 by the State Assembly, is “… offering or paying an amount that is unrelated to a methodology used in determining paint and materials charges that is accepted by automobile repair shops and insurers.”
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