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GEICO Hits Nuclear Button Over Insurance Fraud in Tucson, AZ
Written by Lyle Adriano, Insurance Business AmericaGEICO is redoubling its zero-tolerance policy towards fraud, by filing its second federal lawsuit in Arizona against an auto repair shop that has been suspected of filing fraudulent repair bills.
Severe Weather Leads to an Increase in Business at Body Shops
Written by Nicolette Perdomo, everythingLubbock.comSevere weather sometimes includes hail. When hail happens, customers often run to auto body shops to get their cars fixed and, or for help with insurance claims.
Auto Insurance Industry Influence Stalls Bill Addressing TX Civil Courts
The 2019 Texas Legislature has the opportunity to make insurance companies pay on uninsured/underinsured motorist policy benefits.
From Auto Body Tech to Teacher & Back Again: The Felix Cano Story
Written by Ed AttanasioSome collision repair professionals are content with doing a good job and taking home a nice paycheck at the end of the week, while others want to give back to the industry in one way or another.
Caliber Collision, Dallas Cowboys Celebrate Military Service Members, Veterans
Nearly 4,000 fans flooded the field at AT&T Stadium to cheer and celebrate U.S. military service members competing in the 3rd Annual Dallas, TX, Cowboys Military Combine presented by Caliber Collision.
YANG Holds Meet-Up in Conjunction With ACC Conference in San Antonio, TX
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn April 10, the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) held a regional meet-up at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, TX, in conjunction with the 2019 Automotive Communications Council (ACC) Conference. ACC hosted the meet-up.
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Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill Introduced in Louisiana
ASA is asking Louisiana repairers and vehicle owners to urge their state representatives to oppose legislation aimed at eliminating the state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program.
Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall, TX, Taps Into the Power of Solar
Written by Staff, Blue Ribbon NewsFamily-owned car dealership Lakeside Chevrolet of Rockwall, TX, now has nearly one-third of its electricity provided for by the power of the sun, thanks to a brand-new solar panel system installed on its rooftops.
New Louisiana Bill May Affect AGRR Businesses
Written by Emmariah Holcomb, glassBYTEs.com
A new Louisiana bill has been introduced in the House. If it passes, there could be changes ahead for insureds choosing where to have their auto glass repaired or replaced.
Honda Civic Driver Killed by Exploding Takata Airbag Inflator in AZ
Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
We thank CarComplaints.com for reprint permission.
A 2002 Honda Civic driver in Arizona is at least the 25th death worldwide caused by an exploding Takata airbag inflator.