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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia
Proposed Bill May Impact Floridians
Written by Emmariah Holcomb, glassBYTEs.comA new Florida bill has been introduced in the House. If it passes, there could be changes ahead for assignment of benefits (AOB).
11 Cars Broken Into at Caliber Collision in Fort Myers, FL
Written by Emma Green, NBC2An auto body repair shop was the site of 11 car burglaries the night of March 6, according to an incident report from the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Fort Myers, FL.
Roundabouts Are On the Rise as Intersection of Choice
Written by Dave WernerNumerous local residents winter in Florida---many in The Villages, including some friends of mine. One of them sent me a very interesting article about roundabouts there, and I wanted to share some of the information from that article.
Family-Owned Master Body Works Is One-Stop Shop in Leesburg, GA
Written by Rachel Lord, Albany HeraldSince it opened in 1998, Master Body Works has been family-owned and-operated and, more importantly, focused on moving forward.
Man Says Auto Body Shop Took His Money, Did Not Fix Truck in Ohio County, WV
Written by Noddy A. Fernandez, West Virginia RecordA vehicle owner is suing an auto body repair shop, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Woodbridge, VA, Teen Arrested in Car Theft From Auto Body Shop
Written by Staff, InsideNoVa.comA Woodbridge, VA, teen was charged with stealing a car from an auto body repair shop off Featherstone Road, according to Prince William police.
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DRIVE President Speaks at YANG’s Memphis Meet-Up
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Feb. 21, the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) held a Regional Meet-Up at Alfred’s on Beale in Memphis, TN. The event was hosted by DRIVE Sales and Marketing.
NABC F.R.E.E. Program Teaches Shelby, NC, First Responders New Rescue Skills
In crashes where minutes can spell the difference between life and death, first responders to the accident scene need up-to-date information so they can act quickly and safely.
FL Cop in Hot Water for Deer-Related Insurance Scam
Written by Ryan Smith, Insurance Business AmericaA Florida cop is in hot water after attempting to scam his insurance company over a deer-related accident.
Florida Bill Moves Forward – Will Impact Auto Glass Shops
Written by Emmariah Holcomb, glassBYTEs.comIn January, Florida House members introduced a bill known as HB 323. One of its primary goals was to prevent auto glass shops in the state from “offering anything of value” to their customers in exchange for making claims for their auto glass work.