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Auto Body Repair & Painting Are Among Business Uses Eyed in Freehold, NJ
Written by Matthew Sockol, CentralJersey.com
Municipal officials in Freehold Borough, NJ, are preparing to amend the borough’s redevelopment plan in a portion of the downtown district to permit motor vehicle repair garages, auto body repairs and painting, and tire sales.
NY Collision Repair Specialist Credits Polished Future to Ulster BOCES
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. For James Schrowang, enrolling in the Port Ewen, NY, school’s auto collision technology program meant having a teacher who mentored him and provided him with the technical skills he needed to be successful in the industry.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 18 Carubba Collision Locations, Enters NY State
Gerber Collision & Glass recently announced it is entering its 27th state with the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 18 collision repair centers located in New York.
Ulster BOCES Auto Collision Students Learn From Industry Experts in NY
On Feb. 26, Ulster BOCES auto collision technology students learned about cutting-edge industry techniques and products used by today’s repair technicians.
RI DOT Begins Testing Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Written by Staff, Roads & BridgesRhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., along with state and local officials, recently hosted a demonstration of autonomous vehicle technology at the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown.
Nashua, NH, Collision Repair Program Aims to Fill Labor Gaps
Written by Lucille Jordan, Nashua Community College
While a strong economy means Granite Staters are finding work, it doesn’t mean applicant skills evenly match market demands. Many of the trades continue to find themselves with an aging workforce and a shortage of candidates with the right skills.
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VT Legal Aid Bill Takes Aim at Auto Dealer Deceptive Practices
Written by Anne Wallace Allen, VT Digger
Teri Langlois’ car problems started in August, when she bought a red 2012 Focus for $8,000 from Formula Ford in Rutland.
Faulkner Collision in Lancaster, PA, Wins National Award
Faulkner Collision Center of Lancaster, PA, was recently awarded the prestigious On Your Side Showmanship of Excellence Award by Nationwide Insurance.
NY Auto Body Repair Shop Owner Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Written by Priscila Korb, Lindenhurst PatchThe owner of an Amityville, NY, automotive body repair shop was arrested Feb. 1 for submitting fraudulent insurance claims for repairs on a vehicle, according to Suffolk Police.
Queens, NY, Woman Discovers How Things Can Go Wrong After a Car Is Stolen
Written by Arnold Diaz, PIX 11It’s bad enough getting your car stolen in New York---but it got much worse for Lynn Moore, whose 2008 Porsche SUV was taken from the front of her Queens home in mid-January.