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Permit Granted for CARSTAR Yokum’s Body Shop in Ukiah, CA
Written by Justine Frederiksen, Ukiah Daily Journal
After determining its appearance would meet the city’s design guidelines, the city’s Planning Department granted a permit for an auto body repair shop to open in an empty building on Talmage Road at Airport Park Boulevard in Ukiah, CA.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Location in Richland, WA
Gerber Collision & Glass recently announced the March 18 acquisition of a repair center in Richland, WA.
Healdsburg, CA, Body Shop Owner Retires After 64 Years in the Industry
Written by Ed AttanasioIf you have been in any industry for more than six decades, you have a lot of memories to look back on---and hopefully most of them are fond.
CARSTAR Introduces Collision Repair Industry to 49ers Foundation's STEM Leadership Institute
CARSTAR recently introduced the collision repair industry to a group of remarkable seventh-grade students who were part of the San Francisco 49ers Foundation's STEM Leadership Institute.
From Self-Driving Cars to Virtual Road Trips, the Future Is Riding Around San Mateo, CA
Written by Diana Shook, KCBS RadioImagine taking a road trip with your friend or relative who's half a world away. That's what's coming.
MT Legislators Table Bill Addressing OE Parts, Aftermarket Part Disclosure
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Feb. 1, the House Committee tabled House Bill 252, which addressed OE parts use and aftermarket parts disclosure, after hearing it Jan. 31. Montana State Representative Jacob Bachmeier sponsored the bill.
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CARSTAR’s Largest Multi-Store Owner Celebrates Grand Opening in the Bay Area
CARSTAR recently hosted a grand opening event in celebration of its largest multi-store owner joining its company.
NV Introduces Bill Requiring OEM Procedures, Prohibiting Aftermarket Parts on Newer Cars
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskFour Nevada legislators recently introduced Assembly Bill 173, which would require repairers to adhere to OEM repair procedures and prohibit the use of aftermarket parts on vehicles 5 years old or newer.
YANG Holds Meet-Up in Napa, CA, in Conjunction With CAWA Meeting
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Jan. 31, the Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) gathered for a Meet-Up at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, CA, held in conjunction with CAWA’s Leadership Meeting.
CSU Sacramento To Add On-Campus, Self-Driving Shuttle
Written by Kyla Osburn, Mustang NewsCalifornia State University (CSU) Sacramento is welcoming a new addition to its campus in February: an autonomous shuttle named Olli.