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Featured Blog Posts – January 2010 Archive (8)

Fraud in the MA Auto Insurance Industry

Three Massachusetts insurance companies agreed to issue $11.1 million in refunds to settle allegations they overcharged customers for motorcycle insurance over the past eight years.

Read the story here:

Eight years of overcharging consumers for insurance. You've got to ask yourself how the… Continue

Added by Bob Collins on January 29, 2010 at 8:06am — 1 Comment

Two ASA Members to Serve as Chairmen of CARS, NACE 2010

Plan now to attend ASRW Oct. 10-13

BEDFORD, TEXAS, Jan. 28, 2010 —The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that two ASA members will serve as chairmen at its international trade shows this fall - the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) and the… Continue

Added by Automotive Service Association on January 28, 2010 at 11:19am — 1 Comment

Measure Twice – Cut Once

Chris Sheehy

Autobody Consulting Group

www.AutobodyConsultingGroup.com

Every once in a while I get a rather firm push-back from a client about making a specific change, or in implementing a specific process for their business. Being respectful of their decisions but being one to always want to know “why” I ask the perilous questions that must be asked and in response often hear… Continue

Added by Christopher Sheehy on January 25, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

ASA to Host 2010 Capitol Hill Fly-In and AMI Leadership Conference

BEDFORD, TEXAS, Jan. 14, 2010 –The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will again host a Capitol Hill Fly-In for ASA members to meet with policymakers to discuss industry issues. The event will take place May 11-12, 2010, in Washington, D.C., and will address the key issues facing both collision- and mechanical-repair professionals. The 2010 event will be paired with an Automotive Management Institute (AMI)… Continue

Added by Automotive Service Association on January 18, 2010 at 11:11am — No Comments

Thanks Dad: Remembering The Three R’s of Business

I’m writing the start of this blog in the parking lot of our closed family collision repair business. While it’s been over 10 years since the sell of the property, I still find myself here from time to time to gather my thoughts. At the time of the closure I was unsure of the reasons for our “loss”, and too young to take over. As all children do, I idolize my parents for the business they created and the principles on which they ran that business daily. A few years, later we would learn that… Continue

Added by Kristen R. Felder on January 10, 2010 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Snow in the UK

Today has seen the widest downfall of snow in the UK for 29 years. Our garden has received about 8 inches today, so made it difficult to get out - but I still managed to post up some video to the site here.

Reports are that repairers are very busy.

For those that have seen the www.repairertv.com video postings, please take a couple of minutes to check out our site. We have tried to take a view that many repair professionals will be… Continue

Added by Jon Parker on January 6, 2010 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Voting Now Open for 2010 ASA Board Elections

BEDFORD, TEXAS, Jan. 4, 2010 –Elections for the 2010 Automotive Service Association (ASA) national board of directors are being held now through Feb. 28.

There are three candidates seeking election this year for two board positions. Running for general director are William E. "Eddie" Ehlert of MazdOnly Ltd. in Chamblee, Ga.; and Robert M.… Continue

Added by Automotive Service Association on January 5, 2010 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Your Computer’s Security Goes Beyond Hackers, Viruses and Malware

Over the years Anders & Associates has done network designs and installations for shops all over the Midwest. Surprisingly, one of the toughest parts of the job has been to have the owners consider the physical security of their computers. Physical security is one of the most basic parts of the design but getting it accomplished is often a tough part of the job.

I invite you to come to the Computers in Collision discussion group for the rest of the article and to add your thought… Continue

Added by Robert Anders on January 1, 2010 at 3:53pm — No Comments