Oldsmar, Florida -- Web-Est, LLC released Auto Parts Connect, a new program designed to aggressively expand data feeds from auto collision parts providers, making access for auto body shops much…

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Auto Body Apprenticeship Blog



Introduction

For the last 7 years I have been working at a few collision repair shops starting out like many I moved from detailing, to prepping then

to painting. I made the transition fairly quick and attended various

training seminars along the way, mostly I-Car and BASF paint training

courses. I am currently working in a family owned shop where my job now

consists of…

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Blog entries from Karen Fierst during her stay in China and attendance at the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Show Beijing, China.…

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Our own Karen Fierst is in China for several weeks. We've asked her to diary and photo her time in the country along with the events of the Automotive Maintenance Repair Show…

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ASA Urges NHTSA to Take More Active Role in Crash Parts



WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2010 –The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection recently held a hearing titled, "National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Oversight: The Road Ahead." Members of the committee questioned David L. Strickland, NHTSA… Continue

ASA Opposes Repair Parts Legislation



WASHINGTON, D.C., March 16, 2010 – The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary has announced a hearing on Design Patents and Auto Replacement Parts for Monday, March 22, 2010. Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., will preside over the full committee hearing.



The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has contacted Congress to oppose Rep. Zoe… Continue

Are you a Crash Test Dummy?

If you have had body work done on your car you may be!…

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Committee Removes Steering Provision from Model Act



WASHINGTON, D.C., March 8, 2010 – The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) has opted to delay making a decision on its Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The Property and Casualty Insurance Committee decided to move any further decisions on the Model Act to its summer meeting in Boston. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) submitted testimony in opposition to the Model Act Friday, March 5,… Continue

Wheels are crucial safety items that often are damaged in collisions. A large industry has emerged that takes many of these damaged wheels and "remanufactures" them for reuse. The use of these "reman" wheels goes against the recommendations of the auto companies, as well as State and Federal regulations concerning the safety of your automobile.

During the unregulated remanufacturing process, aluminum is removed from the wheel. Removal of base material, as well as certain other…

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'ASA Marketplace' Offers New Money-Saving Business Products, Services



BEDFORD, TEXAS, March 2, 2009 - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announces the launch of its latest electronic endeavor, the "ASA Marketplace." Housing convenient, money-saving offers for repair businesses, the ASA Marketplace provides one-stop shopping for ASA's entire benefits portfolio for members. In addition, the marketplace hosts many new offers previously unavailable through ASA, such as special… Continue

Mike Anderson, Wagonworks Collision, has kicked off the 2010 ASA Vision Collision Day in Kansas City

It was evident in the first few minutes the passion Mike has for this industry and the topic of Estimating Best Practices. Continue

ASA, Alliance Oppose NCOIL's Model Crash Parts Legislation



New Brochure Outlines Opposition



WASHINGTON, D.C., March 1, 2010 –The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance) support consumer choice in the type and quality of parts used to repair collision-damaged vehicles, and oppose the National Conference of Insurance Legislators' (NCOIL's) Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. ASA and the Alliance have… Continue