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John Yoswick
John Yoswick is a freelance automotive writer based in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing about the collision industry since 1988. He is the editor of the weekly CRASH Network (for a free 4-week trial subscription, visit www.CrashNetwork.com).
He can be contacted at john@crashnetwork.com
New Automaker Limits on Vehicle Scanning Among Topics at CIC
New automaker restrictions on vehicle scanning, and deciding on OEM or aftermarket scan tools, were among the topics discussed at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held in January in Palm Springs, CA.
Speakers Offer Tips for Better Estimating, Documentation and Negotiation
John Shoemaker says too often shop estimates “create more questions than answers.”
Industry Discusses Why So Many Repair Jobs Are Done Without Scans, OEM Research
Long-time Industry Lobbyist Offers Perspectives on Government’s Role in Industry Issues
Bob Redding serves as the industry’s eyes, ears and voice in Washington, D.C.
SCRS Event Discussion on Insurance Regulation, Workforce Development
Body shop associations and automakers increased efforts this year to get state legislation that would mandate the use of OEM repair procedures for collision repair claims.
Retro News: Stats From 20 Years Ago Indicate Shop Labor Rates Haven’t Kept Up With Inflation
Written by John Yoswick20 Years Ago in the Collision Repair Industry (November 1998)
PPG has done a comprehensive study of over 2,000 collision repair facilities. Here is a snapshot of some of the statistics:
Retro News: Keynote Speaker at Trade Show 5 Years Ago Said Industry Was Headed Toward Catastrophe
Written by John Yoswick
20 Years Ago in the Collision Repair Industry (October 1998)
Jack Gillis of CAPA perhaps best summed up a demonstration of non-OEM parts at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in October when he said, “Not one of our better days.”
Retro News: Database Enhancement Gateway Got its Start 10 Years Ago
Written by John Yoswick
20 Years Ago in the Collision Repair Industry (January 1998)
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Retro News: Five Years Ago, Information Providers said Shops Can’t Opt-out of Data Collection
Written by John Yoswick
20 Years Ago in the Collision Repair Industry (December 1997)
Retro News: Association Agreement with Automakers 15 years ago Seen as Key to Access of OEM Information
Written by John Yoswick
20 years ago in the collision repair industry (November 1997)
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Retro News: State Regulator Recognized 15 Years Ago that Collision Repair is Not ‘Free Enterprise System’
Written by John Yoswick
20 Years ago in the Collision Repair Industry (October 1997)
In a meeting with the Automotive Service Association (ASA) earlier this year, Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) Executive Director Jack Gillis outlined CAPA’s new standards and additional testing that will help ensure the quality of CAPA-certified crash parts. Gillis reviewed the plans with ASA in response to ASA’s dissatisfaction with CAPA’s performance.
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CIC: What "Secure Share" Will Mean for Exchange of Estimate Data
Written by John Yoswick
Frank Terlep.
CCC Information Services’ newly-launched “Secure Share” generated both questions and criticisms at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held in Pittsburgh, PA in late April, although the company wasn’t there to respond.
Rick Starbard
Are automaker shop certifications a potential substitute for collision repair shops seeking less dependence on insurer direct repair programs?
Survey Results: Labor Rates, When Shops Get Paid for Supplies
Written by John Yoswick
Automaker repair procedures and position statements have a clear and positive effect for repairers looking to get reimbursed for “not-included” items.