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88 Fires Are Burning In 11 Western States, Forcing 8,400 Evacuations
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Monterey Car Week Celebrates Post-Covid Return of Live Auctions
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Crash Champions Acquires Anderson-Behel Body Shop in Santa Clara
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McDowell Appointed to CAWA's Board of Directors
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Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell Hitting the Road in California
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Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Alaska and Wyoming
Tesla Dashcam Assists Police in Arrest of Man Behind Viral TikTok Shooting Video
A Tesla Model Y’s built-in dash cam recorded the face and license plate of a man who fired a projectile at the all-electric crossover along a Sacramento-area freeway.
Webinar Looks at Billing, Invoicing Regulations for California Auto Body Shops
California Autobody Association (CAA) attorney Jack Molodanof emphasized during a CAA webinar in June the importance of collision repair shops’ final invoices accurately reflecting exactly what was done to each vehicle.
Mike’s Auto Body in California’s East Bay Celebrates 21 Years of Giving Cars to Deserving Families
Since the pandemic began, many auto body shops temporarily suspended the practice of giving refurbished vehicles to deserving families, which makes sense.
CAA Attorney Shows Members How to Comply with the BAR
If you get a personal visit by a member of the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), you’ll notice they don’t bring donuts.
Loomis, CA, Greenlights Auto Body Shop for Vacant Lumberyard
The Loomis, CA, Planning Commission gave the green light last week to a large-scale auto body shop for the vacant Homewood lumberyard on Sierra College Boulevard at Brace Road.
Heat Waves Melt Critical Infrastructure in Pacific Northwest
Days after record high temperatures in the Arctic, the Pacific Northwest is facing heat waves that are melting cables and roads and shutting down schools because the buildings do not have the infrastructure to keep classrooms cool.
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Study: Auto Insurance Companies Overcharged California Motorists $5.5 Billion During the First Year of Pandemic
While the vast majority of Californians drove far less last year, most California insurance companies continued to charge pre-pandemic auto insurance rates, reaping a windfall of about $5.5 billion, according to an analysis by Consumer Watchdog.
New Labor Rate Surveys Now Available on CAA Website
The CAA is pleased to announce new Department of Insurance labor rate surveys updated as of June including Allstate, Esurance and State Farm are now available on the CAA website.
Tesla Model 3 Passengers Walk Away With Moderate Injuries After 9-Story Fall
There are a few times when one could truly appreciate the five-star safety ratings of cars like the Tesla Model 3.
CAA Webinar on BAR Compliance Recording Available on Website
The CAA webinar, "BAR Compliance---How to avoid fines or losing your BAR license," is now available to watch and download on the CAA website for any member unable to attend the meeting June 17.