Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood, who in July asked for meetings with insurers following allegations they’ve pressured body shops, has won another term. Hood, who will...
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California Casualty will integrate claims into PartsTrader for optional use by Missouri direct repair program shops starting Nov. 17, an internal email provided to Repairer Driven News...
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The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers to make inquiries and suggestions of the Big 3 estimating providers, has been augmented this year to provide...
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When OEMs demand repairers buy particular joining tool brands rather than allow any equipment meeting general specifications, it’s not because they’ve got it in for your...
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The days of fixing a car based on your own skill and experience alone are over. You’ve got to reference and follow the OEM procedures every time....
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The main event of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ Repairer Driven Education series begins today, and we’ll help those who aren’t in Vegas for...
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CARSTAR Mundelein co–owner Jeanne Silver was named Wednesday to the collision industry’s Hall of Eagles, the first hall of fame inductee since 2012. “I’m so, so...
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The exclusive distribution rights to Globaljig products announced Tuesday gives Chief access to luxury OEM certification programs — and likely returns the favor. Chief North and South America director...
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The Collision Industry Conference continues today in Las Vegas, and we’re going to help repairers who aren’t there or attending other SEMA Show events keep up with the final half–day of...
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A proposed definition of what constitutes a “Class A” shop drew controversy Tuesday at CIC for dividing collision repairers into three tiers based on competency and repair type — but...
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