Two other collision industry events have been postponed or altered because of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium had been slated to return to the U.S. for a second year April 1-2. However, [...]
Two Mississippi body shops’ steering allegations restored by an Eleventh Circuit Appeals Court on Friday educate that state’s repairers and insurers on what could be construed as tortious interference for litigation purposes. They also indicate [...]
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday reversed the dismissal of two Mississippi body shops’ allegations of tortious interference steering against Progressive. However, the three-judge panel upheld U.S. Middle District of Florida Judge Gregory [...]
The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the estimating providers at no cost, offers weekly tips for repairers on the Audatex, Mitchell and CCC programs online and through the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ email list. [...]
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up the Automotive Body Parts Association’s appeal of an unsuccessful attempt to block Ford’s use of design patents for auto body parts. Aftermarket parts advocates have warned [...]
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey President Jerry McNee on Tuesday said the organization’s decision to reschedule NORTHEAST to Aug. 21-23 came after consultation with vendors and members. The trade group noted that [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists on Tuesday announced its 2020 “Repairer Roundtable” would feature Mercedes advanced driver assist and brake stem service engineer Mark Edwards. Edwards’ work at the Jacksonville, Fla., Mercedes Engineering Services [...]
An interesting new wrinkle on the hot topic of parts categories arose recently when an importer agreed to accept a lifetime ban on using the term “Opt OE” for foreign Hyundai parts. Hyundai in a [...]
Minnesota state Rep. Greg Davids in a hearing last week railed against a bill requiring auto insurers to reimburse OEM procedures, calling it “so unfair” and among the “Top 10” worst he’s seen in a [...]
Vendors were notified Monday that the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s NORTHEAST 2020 trade show this month would be rescheduled to Aug. 21-23 due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus. The same [...]
