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Hodges Collision – Spring Location Named TX ‘Shop of the Year’
Steve Guinn, president/CEO of Hodges Collision Centers, recently announced that Liberty Mutual Insurance named Hodges' Rayford Road location in Spring, TX, the 2019 ‘Shop of the Year’ for the state of Texas.
Tahlequah, OK, Collision Repair Program Receives CREF Grant
Written by Staff, Tahlequah Daily Press
The auto collision repair program at Indian Capital Technology Center's Tahlequah, OK, campus was recently notified of being awarded a $1,000 school grant from the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Stillwater, OK, Automotive & Collision Repair Students Restore Amusement Park Relic
Written by Galen Culver, KFOR.comIt might be an old Ford tractor engine, but it comes from a very unique piece of history.
Planning Commission Turns Down Effort to Reopen Former Magnolia, AR, Auto Shop
Written by Mike McNeill, MagnoliaReporter.comOn Feb. 18, the Magnolia, AR, Planning Commission turned down two men who wanted to reopen the former Hampton Auto Shop.
Man Pulls Gun at TX Body Shop, Claims Vintage Truck Had Not Been Repaired
Written by Jamel Valencia, CBS4 NewsEl Paso, TX, police responded to reports of an armed person inside an auto body shop in the Upper Valley.
Body Shop Approved To Open Inside Former Silverthorne, CO, Auto Dealership
Written by Eli Pace, Summit DailyQuestions regarding what will become of one of Silverthorne, CO’s most prominent, vacant downtown properties have an answer, at least for the moment.
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Utah House To Vote on Autonomous Vehicles Bill
Written by Glen Mills, ABC4 NewsA state lawmaker says self-driving vehicles are the way of the future, and he's sponsoring a bill to put Utah on the cutting-edge of research and development.
Parker, AZ, Auto Body Shop Celebrates 30 Years in Business
Written by John Gutekunst, Parker PioneerElite Customs, the auto body and collision repair shop located at 500 Joshua Ave., has been in business for 30 years in Parker, AZ.
Arizona Glass Shops Should Watch This Bill
Written by Emmariah Holcomb, glassBYTEs.com
A new bill has been introduced by Senator Livingston in Arizona. If it passes, there could be changes ahead for businesses throughout the state.
Hodges Collision Centers Expands to Deer Park, TX
Steve Guinn, president/CEO of The Woodlands-based Hodges Collision Centers, announced that the company has expanded to Deer Park, TX, with the acquisition of Crossroad Collision Center.