UPDATE: Mich. Gov. Snyder really likes uncertified aftermarket collision parts, vetoes HB 4344
— June 16, 2016Devoting nearly all of his veto message to his fear of crippling Michigan’s uncertified aftermarket
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Market Trends
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NSF, CAPA news could mean more aftermarket parts abroad — but possibly more oversight than in U.S.
— June 15, 2016Aftermarket parts certification groups CAPA and NSF recently announced progress in two key international
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Nissan, Assured Performance add GT-R certification program
— June 14, 2016Nissan will feature a special certification network for its refreshed GT-R supercar, Assured Performance
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ABRA to launch 5-week paid Minn. academy for prospective auto body shop technicians
— June 10, 2016Rather than wait for vo-tech programs to produce skilled auto body workers, ABRA founded its own mini-college
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Chevrolet pokes fun at, holes in Ford F-150 bed with latest Silverado ‘steel vs. aluminum’ video
— June 9, 2016General Motors stepped up its campaign to tout the steel Chevrolet Silverado’s body as superior
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‘Who Pays for What?’: Shops might have wrong person, labor rate handling feather, prime and block
— June 8, 2016Even when a shop asks and the insurer pays for feather, prime and block, it might involve the wrong
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CCC’s Carwise up to 1 million shop reviews taken from CSI feedback
— June 7, 2016CCC’s review site Carwise, which posts the CSI-type feedback customers leave through the estimating
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CREF: Fall auto body career fairs have discounted rates for smaller shops; new resume database available
— June 6, 2016Facing a technician shortage at your auto body shop — as well as a cash flow shortage because of
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OEConnection: New private equity owner should be ‘invisible’ at first, then offer even more to shops
— June 6, 2016Though Providence Equity’s resources will help expand OEConnection, a typical collision repair
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Mich. bill only allows new, recycled, certified parts for up to 5 years of OEM warranty unless driver signs off
— June 3, 2016The Michigan Legislature has sent Gov. Rick Snyder a bill mandating only new, used or certified aftermarket
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