The CRA continues to oppose the insurance industry’s AB 1200 which has been rewritten to do more damage to the state’s anti-steering law. The bill is slated to be heard Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by the Senate Banking, Finance and Insurance Committee at 1:30 p.m. in Room 112 of the State Capitol. At this late date members should email their opposition to the committee’s consultant: Kenneth.cooley@sen.ca.gov.
Attached below is the bill followed by the CRA’s latest letter of opposition.
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Friday, 10 July 2009 12:07
Bill to Rescind SCAQMD Moratorium on Emission Reduction Credits
Since late 2008, Southern California body shops have been prevented from installing new spray booths or been able to modify their existing spray booth from its existing permit condition, including moving an existing booth to a new location, or adding an air make-up system for waterborne paint.
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 15:59
California SB 350 (Crash Parts) and SB 427 (Automotive Repair and Crash Parts) Held in Committee
The California Autobody Association (CAA) would like to thank their members for meeting with Senator Yee (SB 350) and Senator Negrete McCloud (SB 427) and educating them regarding the issues surrounding aftermarket crash parts. Both SB 350 and SB 427 are going to be held in Committee and are now two-years bills. They could possibly be back next year in some form or another.
Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:04
CRA Says that AB 1200 Even Worse Than Before
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 16:09
CRA Calls Opposition to AB 1200 a “Defining Moment”
CRA Sides with New Car Dealers in Fighting Insurance Bill
CRA president Lee Amaradio today called the association’s opposition to AB 1200 (Hayashi, D-Hayward) a “defining moment in the collision repair industry. “This short-sighted legislation, written by the Personal Insurance Federation of California, seeks to end the right of consumers to choose where their damaged vehicle is repaired,” said Amaradio. “In articulating our opposition, we have an opportunity to educate lawmakers on the harm caused by insurers that steer customers to their DRP shops. Conversely, if we fail, insurers will have a death lock on the process by which repair facilities are selected by vehicle owners.” Wednesday, 24 June 2009 15:42
Father and Son Arrested For Auto Insurance Fraud
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced June 24 the arrests of Ruben Andrade Sr., 48; his son, Ruben Andrade Jr., 18; Cristina Ramirez, 20; and Gustavo Hernandez, 20; all of Sacramento, in connection with insurance fraud charges.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009 17:00
Bill to rescind SCAQMD moratorium on Emission Reduction Credits
CAA active in supporting SB 696
Since late 2008, Southern California shops have been prevented from installing a new spray booth or from modifying their spray booth from its existing permit condition, including moving an existing booth to a new location, or adding an air make-up system for waterborne paint.
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Monday, 15 June 2009 17:27
CAA Asks: Is “De-Nib” a Real World Alternative to Finish Sand and Polish?
PPG document sheds technical light on controversial auto refinishing operation
Over the past few years our industry has seen a major change regarding the process we use to put the “final touch” on a refinished vehicle. Although once referred to as "Color Sand & Buff", we now more accurately describe this process as "Finish Sand and Polish".
Tuesday, 09 June 2009 16:39
First Responders Given Crash Extrication Training
Industry supporters came together to deliver state of the art emergency extrication training to more than 125 emergency service personnel in Las Vegas the week of June 1. 911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive and Hertz Local Edition hosted the event with Progressive Insurance, Nationwide Insurance and Green Leaf Recyclers providing vehicles.
Monday, 08 June 2009 09:56
ColorAll Franchise New Beginning for Casino Marketer
After working in the casino industry in marketing for 17 years, Reno resident Forrest Bietz decided to make a career change, and he purchased a franchise business, ColorAll Technologies, aimed at providing minor truck and auto body repair and painting -- targeted to car dealerships and fleet operations. Bietz wanted a business that would offer less stress and give him more control over his professional activities.
Monday, 08 June 2009 09:46
BumperDoc Franchise (Two stories) Wins San Diego Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business Award
Unlike traditional auto body repair shops, which focuses only on collision repair, BumperDoc offers a wide variety of cosmetic repair services for automobiles. Their distinctive "one-stop shop" model chooses to recondition (repair) versus replacing parts by all means necessary, which enables customers to save time and money. BumperDoc offers customers 7 other services for their auto appearance needs.