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Southeastern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia
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.
WV Reintroduces Bill Requiring New OEM Parts for 1st 3 Years of Vehicle's Life
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIn February, West Virginia State Senator Randy Smith (R) reintroduced his 2018 bill that would require insurers to only use new OEM parts on vehicles from the current model year and the two previous years.
VA Auto Body Shops Keep Busy With Busted Bumpers From Winter Storms
Written by Jay Korff, ABC7/WJLAOn Feb. 19, it was so busy at C&G Specialty Auto Repair and Auto Body in Arlington, VA, that it was tough to find an open spot outside. Inside, there was a flurry of activity thanks to the city’s last snow fall.
Norfolk, VA, Navy Vet Receives New Car From GEICO, Hendrick Collision
Written by Staff, WTKRA Norfolk, VA, mother recently received a helping hand from GEICO and Hendrick Collision.
WV Body Shop Owner’s Service Dog ‘Absolutely’ Helps With Everyday Life
Written by Matt Welch, The JournalA pair of customers walked into Coty’s Auto Body Shop in Martinsburg, WV, and were greeted by the shop’s owner, Coty Graff.
GICCA Hosts Regional SkillsUSA Competition in Brunswick, GA
Written by Lauren McDonald, The Brunswick NewsBrandon Hales stood alone in the collision repair lab, preparing a car fender to be spray-painted with primer.
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9 Indicted for Racketeering, 1 for Theft After Dealership, Collision Center Break-Ins in GA
Written by Amanda LaBrot, WTOC 11A Chatham County, GA, grand jury indicted nine people accused of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and one person accused of theft by receiving stolen property after 41 cars were stolen from eight Savannah, GA, dealerships and collision centers in 2017.
Alabama Auto Plants Brace for Tariffs
Written by Brad Harper, Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama’s automakers just want to know which business plan to use. They’d prefer the plan that keeps sticker prices lower and workers busy. But they may need the other ones.
AL Senator Doug Jones' Legislation Would Delay Auto Tariffs
Written by Adam Powell, Selma Times-JournalU.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-AL, along with Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-TN, reintroduced the Automotive Jobs Act Jan. 15, which would delay the 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts proposed by President Donald Trump, according to a press release from Jones’ office.
Fantastic Finishes Gifts Dodge Caravan to Hometown Foundation for Dream Rider in FL
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Jan. 19, Russ Swift of Fantastic Finishes, a luxury collision repair center, partnered with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of the Palm Beach County, FL, Sheriff’s Office to refurbish and gift a 2018 Dodge Caravan to The Hometown Foundation for Sebastian Castano, one of the organization’s Dream Riders.