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ASA Supports New Hampshire OE Repair Procedure Legislation
The New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs held a hearing on House Bill 664, which addresses the issue of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures.
CCRE President Tony Lombardozzi Shares Views on NH House Bill 664
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
ASA recently announced its support of NH House Bill 664. The bill states, “An insurer shall reimburse a repairer for all repairs if a repairer follows original equipment manufacturer-recommended collision repair procedures, recommendations or service bulletins while repairing a vehicle.”
Five Star Autobody Celebrates 20 Years of Serving St. Johnsbury, VT
Written by Staff, Caledonian RecordFive Star Autobody is a family-owned, independent collision repair facility founded by George Mudge on July 1, 1999. George has worked in the auto body industry since 1978.
Bill on MA Gov. Baker's Desk Creates Crime of Airbag Fraud
Written by Michael P. Norton, State House News Service
Insurers called on Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to sign legislation establishing criminal penalties for selling or installing a counterfeit airbag in a vehicle.
Sen. Diegnan Seeks New Task Force to Study Automated Cars in NJ
Written by Staff, TAPinto Edison
Local legislator Senator Patrick J. Diegnan (D-Middlesex) wants New Jersey to study the use of advanced autonomous vehicles.
Century-Old Jersey City Auto Body Shop Could Be Replaced by Development
Written by Jared Kofsky, Jersey DigsWith new developments continuing to pop up all over Jersey City, NJ, many industrial properties and lots containing auto repair shops are becoming the sites of new residential buildings.
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Brockton, MA, Auto Body Shop Earns I-CAR Gold, Platinum Status
Centerville Auto Body, an auto body shop and collision repair specialist in Brockton, MA, recently earned a prestigious I-CAR Gold and Platinum certification for its excellent service.
Brighter Headlights Cause Problems: Here's How It Got That Way
Written by Frank Esposito, The Journal NewsOn a crisp December evening, your car rolls along the Taconic State Parkway, headed home.
Ultimate Auto Body Claims Ethos Auto Body Pirated Its Business in NY
Written by Bill Heltzel, Westfair CommunicationsA Bedford Hills, NY, auto body shop owner claims that two former employees, including his nephew, pirated his business.
NY Deer-Vehicle Collisions Continue Upward Trend in 2018
Written by Sydney Kashiwagi, SILive.comIf you’re an Island driver, you might want to drive more cautiously around the borough because deer-vehicle collisions are on the rise.