Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Collision Repair
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Diamond Standard says its warranty on parts exceeds OEMs
In response to a bill (S 1460) introduced in California in late February and regulations among 28 states addressing aftermarket part warranty in disclosure statements, Diamond Standard Parts LLC reaffirms its limited lifetime warranty.
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Ohio Auto Kolor named PPG’s top distributor
PPG named Ohio Auto Kolor of Columbus, Ohio, its 2011 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The award was presented to Gary Bumgarner, Ohio Auto Kolor president, at the annual PPG Platinum Distributor Conference held Feb. 23-25, in Orlando, Fla.
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SCRS committee to discuss vehicle design, proper repairs
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will conduct an open Board of Directors meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. April 24 in Oklahoma City. In addition to a special presentation from members of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, the meeting …
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Boyd Group reports record fourth quarter, full-year results
The Boyd Group Income Fund reported record sales of $357 million in 2011, an increase of 38.9 percent from $257 million in 2010. True2Form Collision Repair Center, Cars Collision Center of Colorado LLC and Cars Collision Center LLC, and 16 othe…
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Feds to fund $14.2 million to develop lightweight materials for vehicles
The White House announced a new $14.2-million effort at the Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for advanced vehicles that will help reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, save dri…
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Obama administration announces $14.2 million funding to develop lightweight materials for vehicles
The White House announced a new $14.2-million effort at the Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of stronger and lighter materials for advanced vehicles that will help reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, save dri…
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Arizona bill to tow uninsured cars fails
A bill to let police tow and impound cars without insurance met a narrow defeat in Arizona last week, highlighting the attention paid to the issue by the state and the harsh penalties for driving without coverage there, according to Online Auto…
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Keenan Auto Body conducts jingle contest
A little more than a month ago Keenan Auto Body introduced its new jingle contest offering cash prizes to the winner and runner up of their Facebook community of almost 2,400. The company has received 14 legitimate entries.
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Mitchell conference examines claims fraud, workflow automation
Representatives from more than 70 percent of the nation’s top auto and workers’ compensation insurance companies attended Mitchell’s 2012 Property & Casualty Conference March 19-20 in Naples, Fla. The conference featured an interactive …
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IIHS says crash fatalities are lowest since 1949
A total of 32,885 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2010, the lowest number of fatalities recorded since 1949, when 30,246 crash deaths occurred, according to a review of government data by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).