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- Behind-the-Scenes DCR Systems Tour Sponsored by AirPro Diagnostics, AkzoNobel & Car-O-Liner®
- ADAS May Not Curtail as Many Accidents if it Doesn’t ‘Age’ Well
- Multiple Shifts Enable Auto Body Shop to Offer Overnight Repairs
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Researching OEM Procedures for the Paint Shop
- Honda Increasing Crash Parts Production, Transitioning Certified Auto Body Shops Over Time
Auto Body Shops Asked to Submit Experiences with SRS Inspections
I-CAR is seeking help from collision repairers as it reviews OEM safety inspections related to secondary restraint systems (SRS).
Painter/Car Restorer Miguel Perez Produces a Podcast and Creates a Brand
Many painters are content when they’re able to get their work done on time while keeping the quality high, but that’s just the beginning for Miguel Perez, head painter and manager at Extreme Paint Shop, a division of Extreme Performance in South Florida.
HLDI Shows Impact on Claims from Auto-Emergency Braking, Changes to Powertrains
Matt Moore of the insurer-funded Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) offered some insights into the impact auto-emergency braking (AEB) could have on the frequency and severity of front-end crashes in the coming years, during his presentation at the recent Women’s Industry Network (WIN) virtual conference.
Feral Cat Joins the Crew at Northern California Body Shop
When I started covering the collision repair industry 15 years ago, I was writing for an automotive publication where the editor didn’t like pets or animals in general.
No Signs Microchip Shortage is Delaying Crash Parts
PartsTrader’s Greg Horn said in May his company isn’t seeing any significant disruption in crash parts availability based on the global microchip shortage, which is impacting new vehicle production.
Best Body Shops’ Tips: Jake Rodenroth of asTech Shares Insights on Collision Repair Diagnostics
Written by Stacey Phillips
Telematics, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and OEM repair procedures are all predicted to significantly impact the way vehicles are repaired in the future, according to Jake Rodenroth, director of OEM and industry technical relations for asTech.
Collision Training on ADAS, EVs, Total Losses and Phone Skills at ASA’s X50 Conference
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
The recent ASA X50 Conference & Expo offered more than 50 live training sessions, including five classes specific to collision repair professionals.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Scanning---It’s Not Just for DTCs Anymore (and Never Was)
Written by Mike Anderson
Those of you watching TV back in the 1970s probably remember the slogan, “It’s not just for breakfast anymore"---the Florida Orange Growers Association’s way to encourage folks to think about drinking OJ more often than just in the morning.
Will We Have Enough Juice to Get Us to an All-EV World by 2035?
You don’t need to be a Californian to know electric vehicles (EVs) are coming whether we like them or not.
WIN’s 2021 Virtual Conference Demonstrates Collision Industry is ‘Stronger Together’
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
After skipping 2020’s annual event due to the worldwide pandemic, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN®) worked diligently to host the 2021 WIN Educational Conference virtually.
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The Future of the Automotive Damage Appraisal Industry
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On April 28, the Independent Automotive Damage Appraisers Association (IADA) held a panel discussion on the “Future of Our Industry” during its 10th monthly webinar.
Collision Repair Veteran Brings I-CAR Training to Collision Industry in China
Like many others who work in the collision repair industry, you could say Tony Simon grew up in a body shop. His great-grandpa, grandpa, dad and brothers all worked on vehicles, in some form or another.
SEMA Virtual Town Hall Delivers Good News for Industry
When this year’s SEMA Show takes place Nov. 2-5, it will have been three full years before the industry re-convened in Las Vegas. What will it look like as we enter this new “normal” period, and should we start making plans to attend or exhibit now?
Overall Rate of Uninsured Drivers Nationally Remains Flat
Efforts to crack down on uninsured motorists in the U.S. appear to be having little effect, according to the most recent findings from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).