CCC guest column: More issues unseen until supplement; complexity demands dynamic QC checklist
— July 11, 2019By Susanna Gotsch Repairing a vehicle and ensuring it is returned to its owner in safe, pre-accident
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Plastics industry might want auto body shops’ bumper fascias
— July 10, 2019Collision repairers, auto recyclers and OEMs might have a new and potentially lucrative means of disposing
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CAPA safety notices give specifics on part flaws; new app lets shops report more issues
— July 10, 2019Collision repairers and insurers who use alternative parts might wish to review what appears to be a
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Mitchell: Average headlight in 2019 $100+ more than 2015
— July 8, 2019The average repairable vehicle’s headlight price has climbed from $307.73 in 2015 to $418.36 so
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Acura: Take care painting 2019 RDX’s resin-steel tailgate
— July 8, 2019Acura in a June Body Repair News drew collision repairers’ attention to considerations related
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CCC sees fewer claims, more totals as Edmunds, IHS Markit report lower sales, older vehicles
— July 8, 2019More vehicles are on the road, but they’re getting older, according to IHS Markit data released
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BMW announces ‘TIS 2.0’ repair procedures, initiatives to grow, support own techs
— July 4, 2019BMW last month announced new products and spending meant to support or develop dealership technicians,
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Gerber Collision parent Boyd disrupted by ransomware; get tips to protect your body shop
— July 3, 2019A ransomware attack upon Gerber Collision owner the Boyd Group doesn’t seem to have compromised
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Honda: Prior-gen Civic rear floor panel no longer sold as single piece; 4 parts needed
— July 2, 2019Honda reminded collision repairers last month that it doesn’t sell the rear floor panel for the
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UPDATE: I-CAR converts Gold Class locator into new ‘BodyShopology’ site
— July 2, 2019I-CAR on Tuesday announced it rebranded its Gold Class locator “BodyShopology” and would
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