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Tow Truck Companies, Body Shops Keep Busy During Stormy Weather in CA
Written by Alexa Bertola, KSBYThe wet weather in San Luis Obispo, CA, means an increase in calls for local tow truck companies and auto body shops.
Eric's Auto Body Installs 80 Solar Panels in Its Colfax, WA, Shop
Written by Kara Davidson, Whitman County Gazette
Eric's Auto Body in Colfax, WA, has become the first "solar" collision repair center in the area. Another one of the few shops is located in southern Idaho.
Every year, hundreds of new laws are enacted that impact California's automotive repair shops, both collision and mechanical.
5 Families Receive 'A Gift of Charity Wrapped In Dignity' From Mike's Auto Body
Written by Ed AttanasioOn Dec. 12, 2018, Christmas came a little early for five deserving families as Mike's Auto Body and local companies worked together to make life a little easier for those less fortunate.
Driver Crashes Into Collision Repair Business Displaying 'Don't Drink and Drive!' Truck in OR
Written by Joe Douglass, KATU NewsA Salem, OR, business owner fears for his life after another driver plowed through his fence right next to a truck with "Don't drink and drive!" painted on it. He said it's the fourth major crash like it in less than three years.
Auto Manufacturers Threaten Local Bumper Business Survival in Gilroy, CA
Written by Jacob Bourne, The Silicon Valley VoiceFaith Bumper Service has been repairing automobile bumpers from all over the Bay Area since 1975, but recent market changes are putting it on the brink of closing shop.
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Hesperia, CA, Body Shop's 3rd Annual Toy Drive Surprises Children
Written by Joselyn Villalobos, Daily PressResidents of seven low-income housing areas in Hesperia, CA, were surprised to see a fire engine approaching the morning of Dec. 21, because there was no fire.
Oh Deer! Collisions Help the Hungry in ID
Written by Mary Malone, Bonner County Daily BeeDeer hit their rutting season in November, which is why more deer are also hit by vehicles during that month.
NV Women Find Auto Technology Educational Opportunities Challenging, Rewarding
Written by Carla Wade, KTNVThe auto repair industry has long been dominated by men. But as the mechanics of cars have changed, making the job less physically demanding, more women have been seeking careers in automotive technology.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Location in Albany, OR
Gerber Collision & Glass recently announced the Dec. 11, 2018 acquisition of a collision repair location in Albany, OR.