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May 9, 2024

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Associations Working To Enact State Laws On OEM Procedures, Right To Appraisals


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With nothing getting done at a federal level to address some collision repair issues, associations are working with state lawmakers.

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Performing Dynamic Calibrations In House Can Mean Big Returns On Minimal Investment


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Any shop already performing pre- and post-scans probably has most of the equipment needed for its technicians to do those calibrations.

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Auto Glass Academy Expands Facility To Further Cement Its Position As Industry Leader In Technician Education

Auto Glass Academy, the premier institution for technician education in the automotive glass industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its training facility.

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Western News

Crash Champions Expands Premium Repair Line With Burbank, CA, Facility


DC Autocraft is now part of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, offering EV and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs.

California BAR Hosts Workshop On Proposed Storage Regulations


The regulations would cap what shops can charge for storage and impose new administrative requirements.

Southwest News

Empire Auto Parts Opens New Distribution Facility In Texas

 

The aftermarket collision parts distributor opened its 40th facility with its new hub in Dallas.

Hail Damage Repair Delay Frustrates Austin Truck Owners

 

After receiving an initial estimate of six to eight weeks to complete the repairs, it was nearly seven months before the couple got their truck back.

Southeast News

Georgia-Based Dealer Group Invests $500K In Future Automotive Repair School


The new Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College will offer programs in auto body and collision, and diesel technologies.

Florida Man Arrested For Faking Car Vandalism In Insurance Scam


The man called police and said his SUV's windows were smashed and leather interior slashed at the shop where he'd left it for an oil change.

Northeast News

Wrenchtec Opens 2nd Pennsylvania Location In Former Diner

 

Forks Diner closed a few years ago and has been reimagined as the repair shop's second location.

Man Faces Trial For Baltimore Auto Repair Shop Shooting

 

The shooter was reportedly a disgruntled customer who hadn't paid for repairs to his car, so it was towed and auctioned off.

Midwest News

Illinois Auto Body Shop Closes Abruptly, Stranding Vehicles


Several customers are trying to get their vehicles back, some of which were in the middle of being repaired and are undrivable.

Christian Brothers Automotive Opens New Shop Opens In Papillion, NE

 

The new location is managed by Dan Webster, who has more than a decade of experience with the MSO as the manager of another location.

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Navigating Challenges with Auto Repair Software


How can your shop use software to increase efficiency and production? What are some of the pitfalls with modern-day software solutions? What does the future of collision repair software look like? Let’s find out together! Enjoy the show, and welcome to our series on the future of collision repair technology.


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