Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Collision Repair
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PDR LINX joins NABC at diamond level
PDR LINX, a division of Dent Zone Companies, which is a national provider of paintless dent repair (PDR) services, joined the National Auto Body Council (NABC) at the diamond-level membership, which is the highest level of support.
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BodyShopBids expands to Pacific Northwest
BodyShopBids, an online and mobile platform that enables consumers to solicit custom car repair estimates by uploading a photo, expanded to the Pacific Northwest and will cover the metro areas of Seattle; Portland, Ore.; and Spokane, Wash.
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ASA asks Houston repairers to oppose proposed licensing ordinance
The Houston City Council is scheduled to consider a proposed ordinance to regulate the automotive repair and collision industry at an upcoming city council meeting. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) contacted the mayor and council member…
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Voting now open for 2012 ASA Board elections
Elections for the 2012 Automotive Service Association (ASA) national board of directors are being held now through the end of March.
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Caliber acquires 101 Collision and its five locations
Caliber Collision Centers acquired its 100th repair facility with an agreement to acquire 101 Collision and its five Southern California locations in Westlake Village, Burbank, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Simi Valley.
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3M contest offers NASCAR tickets, experiences
Do you want to be an honorary pit crew member for Greg Biffle and the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion team? Want to go to a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race or attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week or win 10 months of free 3M PPS products for y…
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Auto insurance claims satisfaction steady, J.D. Powers says
Overall customer satisfaction with the auto claims experience remained stable during the fourth quarter of 2011, despite an increase in the number of auto insurance claims and the amount of time needed to repair vehicles, according to the J.D. …
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Putting together a plan to chase down electrical problems
There are few collision repair challenges more vexing and curse inducing than those linked to electrical problems. You’re probably familiar with this scenario:
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The art of upselling: Don’t sell your business short by not selling enough
Too often, estimators don’t receive adequate training to sell effectively. If they are not focused on selling first, they’re not going to be able to upsell.
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Tire pressure monitoring systems can affect your CSI score
Collision repair shops should check the tire pressure monitoring system when they get the vehicle and let the owner know if the warning light is on.