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Automotive Service Association, Society of CollisionRepair Specialists and Alliance for Automotive Innovation come together on SAFE Repair Act National plan includes additional protections for consumers; preserves vehicle safety, fair competition Automotive right-to-repair already exists in U.S.;
This year, WIN also partnered with the CollisionRepair Education Foundation (CREF) to administer and expand its 2024 WIN CollisionRepair Student Scholarships. WIN also supports collisionrepair instructors with access to free WIN memberships through the Pay It Forward campaign. .
TechForce Foundation announced it has released its 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report which shows that, for the first time in 10 years, collective completions of postsecondary automotive, collision, diesel and aviation programs have increased. Collisionrepair has the biggest challenge ahead with 6.7
Study Overview: A Comprehensive Analysis Across 20 Countries Data Source: The study draws on Solera’s extensive global claims database, examining approximately 92,000 repair estimates from January 2021 through August 2023. Focus Model: The Hyundai Kona, awarded the 2023 Subcompact SUV Editor’s Choice by Car and Driver, U.S.,
Matt Ebert Matt Ebert, Founder & CEO of Crash Champions, will serve as emcee for the 2023 MSO Symposium, which will take place Monday, Oct. “As a lifelong collisionrepair professional and MSO founder, it’s a true privilege to serve as emcee for this year’s event.”
This unique program provides executive-level information on current trends in the collisionrepair industry along with micro- and macro-economic impacts. For those interested in registering for the 2023 event, be advised that attendance is limited and you must qualify to attend.
As you are no doubt aware, we’ve been celebrating the RockStars of our industry throughout 2023. But what he LOVED doing, he said, was working behind the scenes in a bay, diagnosing driver complaints, slinging his wrenches, with the only praise coming from a engine roaring back to life or a brake system becoming silent once more.
As you are no doubt aware, we’ve been celebrating the Rockstars of our industry throughout 2023. But what he LOVED doing, he said, was working behind the scenes in a bay, diagnosing driver complaints, slinging his wrenches, with the only praise coming from a engine roaring back to life or a brake system becoming silent once more.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.
TechForce’s 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report shows that the technician workforce grew by 4.3% The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collisionrepair, aviation and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years, 2023-2027.
TechForce’s 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report shows that the technician workforce grew by 4.3% The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collisionrepair, aviation and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years, 2023-2027.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, July 27, 2023 – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting July 17 at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites in Indianapolis, IN. ASA Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, Mr. B’s Paint & Body Shop Inc., Albuquerque, N.M.
With the help of enthusiastic students, Benavidez transformed it into a fully functional collisionrepair and mechanical workshop. B’s Paint and Body in Albuquerque, N.M., saw its potential, he spearheaded a project to clean and revive the space. “Everything was there; it just needed some care and attention.
The 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report shows that the technician workforce grew by 4.3% The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collisionrepair, aviation and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years (2023-2027). from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall U.S.
That’s up five percentage points from 2023. “It’s a static function test to see if painting the bumper has reduced the power of a radar sensor too much,” Mike Anderson of Collision Advice, who conducts the “Who Pays” surveys with CRASH Network, said of the procedure.
The campaign features a series of fast, engaging videos themed “Bolt Ahead with Collision Careers.” Aimed at attracting technicians to the field, the videos highlight various professional roles in collisionrepair including structural technicians, estimators and electric diagnostics technicians.
.” Caliber Collision has served the MSO Symposium for many years, with active participation on its Advisory Board. About MSO Symposium The MSO Symposium is an annual conference directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives working within multi-shop operators, or MSOs, of the automotive collisionrepair industry.
For Nick Hummel, collisionrepair instructor at Matrix Trade Institute in Beachwood, OH, it’s actually a little of both. For more information on the 2023-2024 B’laster Instructor of the Year program or to nominate a worthy instructor, visit Tomorrow’s Technician today. Where does passion for a career come from?
After taking automotive and collisionrepair classes in high school and college, Steve Barnes of AK Smith Career Center in Michigan City, Indiana says he knew he was set to succeed in the automotive industry. After graduation, that’s what he did. That means showing them skills. Opening their eyes to their own potential.”
The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collisionrepair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.
The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collisionrepair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.
The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collisionrepair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.
Williams represented the state of Arkansas at the SkillsUSA Championships in 2023 and won a national gold medal in the Automotive Refinishing competition. Williams is a former student at Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., and plans to attend Lincoln Tech in Nashville, Tenn., after the competition.
July 18, 2023 – This morning, Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors Chairman Scott Benavidez, AMAM, testified before the U.S. During the hearing , titled “Is There a Right to Repair?”, WASHINGTON, D.C., House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) , the industry’s leading provider and collaborator of management education for automotive collision and mechanical service repair professionals, is proud to announce that our 2023 Graduation was held live at Foundations Training Expo at Daytona Speedway on Saturday, Nov.
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Mitchell, an Enlyte company and technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and CollisionRepair industries, has announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. In 2023, on average only 12% of EV parts were repaired versus replaced.
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Mitchell released its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights, examining the total loss frequency for electric and ICE automobiles. and Canada from Q1 to Q3 2023, the EV total loss rate was 7.25% for models 2020 and newer. In the U.S.
Mitchell released its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights, examining the total loss frequency for electric and ICE automobiles. and Canada from Q1 to Q3 2023, the EV total loss rate was 7.25% for models 2020 and newer. In the U.S.
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