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- MN Auto Body Shop Expands With Class Car Restorations
- Vehicles Damaged in Western Iowa After Hailstorm
- Bates Collision Stands by Quality Work for 30+ Years in IL
- Hackleman Auto Collision Repair in Avon, IN, Recognized for Longevity
- Missouri Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Ready for House Consideration
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
MN Auto Body Shop Expands With Class Car Restorations
Written by Jordan Gerard, Bluff Country News
A need for room and a demand for classic car restorations resulted in a new full-time business venture for a Spring Grove, MN, auto repair shop.
Vehicles Damaged in Western Iowa After Hailstorm
Written by Staff, WOWT
While the snow has been marching in the path of the severe weather from April 13, western Iowa is tallying losses from high winds and hail.
Bates Collision Stands by Quality Work for 30+ Years in IL
Written by Robyn Gautschy, The Register-MailSteve Bates got into the auto body business a step at a time.
Hackleman Auto Collision Repair in Avon, IN, Recognized for Longevity
Written by Staff, The Flyer GroupAvon, IN, businesses recently received the Governor’s Half Century Business Award at the statehouse for their contributions to the community, according to State Reps. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton).
Missouri Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Ready for House Consideration
The Missouri House Rules Committee passed House Bill (HB) 1444 on April 10 with a vote of 7 to 4.
Rapid City, SD, Auto Businesses Join to Fix Veteran’s Car
Written by Molly Barari, Rapid City JournalIt was an uneventful winter’s day at the salvage business where Lauri Beardsley worked.
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Fire Guts Detail Shop of Dave’s Autobody in Galesburg, IL
Written by Robert Connelly, The Register-MailDave’s Autobody’s detail shop, 2171 Grand Ave. in Galesburg, IL, was ravaged by fire early the morning of April 7, but the flames did not spread to the paint shop or the main structure.
Man Seriously Burned in Car Fire at Springfield Twp., OH, Body Shop
Written by Staff, FOX19 NOWA man was seriously burned when a car caught fire at a Springfield Township, OH, body shop on the morning of April 4.
Michigan Auto Insurance Rates to Increase 13% per Vehicle
Written by Vera Hogan, Tri-County TimesThe assessment paid by auto insurance companies to the Michigan Catastrophic Claim Association (MCCA) will be $192 per insured vehicle for the period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. This is an increase of $22, or 13 percent over the 2017--2018 assessment of $170.
Techs of Tomorrow: Vet Enrolls in Auto Body Courses at Waubonsee in IL, Becomes Tech
Written by Victoria AntonelliAfter serving in both the Marines and the Coast Guard, Richard Gray said he decided to pursue a career in auto body because of the need for technicians and his enjoyment of the work.