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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
5th Circuit Calls Insurance Lawyer's Legal Argument 'Implausible'
It’s got to sting a little for an insurance lawyer when an appellate ruling begins like this.
Better Business Bureau Investigates Lakewood Body Shop in Colorado
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is investigating a Lakewood, CO, auto body shop after a customer said the shop not only did not finish repairs on his car, but the business owner took parts from it.
New Louisiana Law Aims to Protect Policyholder Choice of Repair Shop
A new law in Louisiana aims to ensure that auto insurance policyholders have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop.
Autobody Express Joins CIECA
AutoBody Express recently joined CIECA as a Corporate Member.
Louisiana Body Shop Owner Runs for State Senate
Matt Parker (R), owner of Parker Auto Body, has announced his intention to run for Louisiana State Senate, challenging Jay Morris (R) and incumbent Senator Jim Fannin (R).
MSCRA’s First Solo SARC Goes on Without a Hitch
On June 14-15, the 2019 Southern Automotive Repair Conference (SARC) took place at the Jung Hotel in New Orleans, LA.
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Foundation Automotive Corporation Acquires Five New Dealerships
Foundation Automotive Corporation, one of United States' and Canada's newest and fastest growing automotive corporations, announced on June 26, 2019, that they have added five new dealerships to their US presence.
Hail Is Complicating Bus Repairs, but Not in the Way You Might Think
Steve Gieske can tell you exactly when it became harder to keep his body shop employees at the Regional Transportation District (RTD): May 2017, when the mother of all hail storms hit Northern Colorado.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Location in Austin, Texas
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced the June 25, 2019 opening of a collision repair center in Austin, Texas.
Entrepreneur Realizes American Dream of Business Ownership
Robert Reid always aspired to own a business.