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Eau Claire, WI, Auto Body Shops Busier Due To Winter Weather
Written by Katarina Vergara, WEAU 13 News
Several auto body repair shops are backed up with vehicles damaged from crashes resulting from the winter weather.
Cars Feel the Pain From This Winter as Body Shop Sees More Damaged Vehicles in IA
Written by Shawn Loging, ourquadcities.com/WHBF Local 4 NewsVehicles are feeling under the weather as this winter leaves them battered by the conditions on the roads.
Holland, MI, Auto Body Shop Receives Certification, Recognition
Written by Staff, Holland SentinelElhart Collision in Holland, MI, has been officially certified by Assured Performance and recognized by automaker Nissan, according to a statement released by the company on Feb. 10.
3 Boys, Mom Get Free Car Through NABC Recycled Rides in Janesville, WI
Written by Frank Schultz, Janesville GazetteKatherine McClure has three of the most active boys you’re likely to ever see. She has been relying on the Janesville, WI, bus system to get around since 2015.
WI Collision Repair Program Director Discusses Lack of Industry Workers, Students
Written by Josh Spreiter, Channel 3000
The next time you need to get some work done on the family minivan, you might notice more of a wait to get it into the shop. That's because we're seeing a growing shortage of technicians entering the field.
Inclement Weather Keeps Auto Body Shops Busy in Northland, MN
Written by Katharine Huntley, FOX 21Auto body shops around the Northland, MN, area were slammed with work as icy roads caused numerous crashes throughout the region on Feb. 4.
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Progress, But No Auto Insurance Reform Ideas Committed to MI Senate Bill
Written by Mike Brennan, MITechNews.comA Michigan senator who introduced a vehicle bill in January for comprehensive no-fault auto insurance reform said his fact-finding conversations with other lawmakers and an array of stakeholders are ongoing and making progress, but he has not yet put pen to paper with any concrete proposals ahead of initial committee hearings.
At 80 Years Old, John Plowman Is Still in the Collision Game in Alpena, MI
Written by Crystal Nelson, The Alpena NewsIt’s no accident that John Plowman continues to work at Plowman’s Collision, the family-owned-and-operated business he founded in 1970.
CARSTAR Expands Into Piqua, OH
Written by Sam Wildow, Piqua Daily CallA new CARSTAR location opened up in Piqua, OH, this year, bringing its expertise and customer-first mindset closer to Piqua customers.
Marquis Body Shop Under New Ownership in David City, NE
Written by Eric Schucht, The Banner-PressChanges are coming to Marquis Body Shop in David City, NE---all spearheaded by its new owner, Matt Wellman.