Debating need for sensor scans, calibration with insurer? Here’s some OEM, expert guidelines
— June 18, 2015Though generally higher-level insurance executives understand the need to calibrate some systems after
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R.I. Legislature passes bill separating collision repairers into A-, B-level shops
— June 17, 2015A bill creating two levels of collision repairers and requiring the top tier to have OEM steel and
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DEG: 5 tips for using CCC, Audatex estimating databases
— June 16, 2015The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big
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Tenn. lawsuit: Insurer employee states rate ‘whatever State Farm wants it to be’
— June 16, 2015A new version of a lawsuit filed by Tennessee body shops against the country’s largest insurers
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Mewes in Aftermarket Business: Changes in paint OEM, jobber industries might impact auto body shops
— June 12, 2015Changes in the paint manufacturer and jobber industries could have a trickle-down effect on smaller
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C-pillar photos give auto body shops visual case against blending clearcoat, paint
— June 11, 2015New pictures of C-Pillar paint blemishes solicited by Auto Damage Experts give collision repairers a
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Bill creating two levels of R.I. auto body shops clears House, would require OEM certification
— June 10, 2015A bill passed by the Rhode Island House on Tuesday would create two levels of collision repairers, demand
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I-CAR CEO declares victory in auto body training ROI debate
— June 9, 2015The “Is training worth it?” debate is over for collision repair, according to I-CAR CEO John
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Nissan-Liberty Mutual insurance program to guarantee OEM parts
— June 8, 2015Nissan and Liberty Mutual appear to be partnering to guarantee policyholders non-aftermarket parts
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N.Y. TV station WSYR investigates aftermarket parts
— June 5, 2015Another television news team has drawn attention to the use of aftermarket parts by auto insurers for
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