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California Body Shop from Adam Sandler Feature Film for Sale

Eckhart Auto Body took a bow in “Punch Drunk Love,” but now its owners are bowing out.
October 15, 2024 Paul Hughes
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2024 SEMA Show Education: Make Room in Your Schedule to Improve Your Shop

“If you're not going to education sessions, you're missing out on a big aspect of what makes shows like SEMA so important.
October 15, 2024 Abby Andrews
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California BAR Holding 3rd Public Workshop on Storage and Towing Fees

The proposed new regulations, which do not require legislation, are "kind of a big deal for California shops," according to Jack Molodanof, attorney and lobbyist.
October 15, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Average Amount Owed on Upside-Down Car Loans Hits All-Time High

Analysts with Edmunds found more than 1 in 5 vehicle trade-ins with negative equity are underwater by $10,000 or more.
October 15, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Innovations in AI, Automation, Sustainability Driving Change in Collision Repair Industry

Mario Dimovski of The Boyd Group recently spoke about how the collision repair industry is transforming and what shops need to know to prepare for the future.
October 15, 2024 Stacey Phillips Ronak
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Lancaster, PA, First Responders Train on Rescue Techniques for Modern Vehicles

The NABC F.R.E.E. program equips first responders with the skills needed to rescue victims from today’s advanced vehicles.
October 15, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Jeremy Hodge Buys Patriot Chevrolet GMC in Ardmore, OK

Patriot Auto Group sold the dealership to Hodge, who developed his passion for the car business by working at his grandfather's dealership before purchasing his own.
October 15, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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Collision Repairers Looking for More than Just Parts Discounts, Find Multiple Systems a Time-Suck

Mike Anderson says collision repair shops are just as frustrated as vendors at having to use multiple platforms to place orders.
October 14, 2024 Mike Anderson
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Florida School Gets $4.1M Boost for Electric Vehicle Mechanic Training

The college's Lake Worth Beach campus will get a new 12,000-square-foot facility with eight bays and classrooms.
October 14, 2024 Autobody News Staff
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St. Louis Golf Fundraiser Boosts Support for NABC Programs

The event also featured an NABC Recycled Rides program presentation of three vehicles to U.S. Army veterans.
October 14, 2024 Autobody News Staff

National Association News

WIN Scholarship Campaign Raises Almost $10,000 to Support Students
Parts Delivery Times Improve; Court Rulings, Legislation Could Have Future Effects
WIN Annual Conference Encourages Women in Collision Repair to ‘Dream Out Loud’
WIN Kicks Off Annual Sponsorship Campaign
ASE Instructor Training Conference a Huge Success 
Speakers Announced for CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference
WIN Hosts Annual Educational Conference
ASE Education Foundation Seeking Nominations for Instructor Award
ASE Announces New EV Standards, EV Testing and Certification Program
Course Topics Announced for ASE Instructor Training Conference 

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