Safelite pulls request to block AAA glass restriction in Minn., cites ‘partial settlement’ with state
— August 18, 2015Safelite Auto Glass last week withdrew its request for the U.S. District Court to halt a AAA-state
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Boyd/Gerber ‘WOW’ program looks to cut days out of collision repair cycle times
— August 18, 2015The Boyd Group MSO has launched an aggressive initiative to boost customer satisfaction and lower cycle
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La.’s WAFB highlights State Farm’s use of non-OEM parts
— August 14, 2015Louisiana television station WAFB on Wednesday became one of the latest networks to warn consumers
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GM MyPriceLink pilot now testing fluctuating prices, still on track for 4Q launch
— August 14, 2015CLARIFICATION: The MyPriceLink program gives GM the capability to change OEM list prices quickly in the
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Mitchell webinar poll: Aluminum in Ford F-150 won’t hurt sales, will increase repair costs
— August 13, 2015An informal poll completed by a couple hundred Mitchell webinar listeners Thursday found bullishness
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Exception sought for auto body shops on proposed OSHA silica rule
— August 13, 2015OSHA has floated the idea of exempting the collision repair industry from proposed new rules regarding
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WPTZ: Licensed mechanic accused of manslaughter after allegedly OK’ing unsafe car
— August 12, 2015An Vermont mechanic was accused of manslaughter after giving a passing inspection grade to a car involved
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LKQ: State Farm driving boom in aftermarket chrome bumper sales
— August 12, 2015State Farm has bolstered LKQ’s bottom line with a boom in aftermarket chrome bumper orders over
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VW adding cheap auto-braking, lane protection to most 2016 models
— August 11, 2015Volkswagen will offer cheap safety options on many of its 2016 model year vehicles — including
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Mitchell: More auto parts replacement likely; bumper cover repair training crucial
— August 11, 2015Collision repairers will likely replace more nonstructural parts in the future as automakers convert hoods
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