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The article offers information on the Collision Industry Roundtable panel for automobile repair industry, convened by the periodical in 2017, which included panelists such as Jim Guthrie, owner of Car Crafters; Chad Smith, co-owner of Smith Bros. Collision Centers; and Dan Risley, executive director of the Automotive Service Association (ASA). Topics discussed include the careers in the industry, the anti-crash technology and pre or post-repair scanning of vehicles.

The article offers information on the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) Show to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 1-4, 2016 which will feature education opportunities, new equipment for automobile collision repair and networking opportunities.

The article discusses Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) for automobiles to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 3-4, 2015 featuring the Society of Collision Repair Specialists' (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education sessions and adds Collision Industry Conference (CIC) during the same.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of meeting car owner Gary at the 2015 International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE)/Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Expo and Conference held in Detroit, Michigan, and discussing spray guns with Gary.

The article focuses on the factors to consider for fleet managers when choosing a body shop for a vehicle that needs repair. The factors include the location of a body shop, the size and age of the business, and the tools used at the shop and quality of service by technicians. Topics discussed include the Inter-Industry Conference on Automobile Collision Repair (I-CAR), the characteristics of a body shop, and the comment of Geoff Preston of Dent Fix Equipment on aluminum body repair. INSETS: Aluminum structural repair;Body repair processes.

The article offers information on the annual event Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Symposium, held every September, that promotes the networking and exchanging of OBD experiences by engineers and industry professionals with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Topics discussed include provision of updates on regulations and standards responsible for emissions requirements establishment by CARB, OBD evolution, and OBDII Program Update.

The author relates the replacement of a clogged fuel filter they made on a C5 Corvette automobile. The problem was detected by Enhanced Street Performance Inc. owners Dave Brady and Greg Gemme. The installation of a new fuel filter took them about an hour. Gemme also conducted a follow-up dynamometer test after the installation.

Information on the MSO Roundtable held in Chicago, Illinois in July 2017 is presented. Topics discussed at the Roundtable include an overview of the collision repair industry, the challenges encountered by the industry, the measures taken to address them, the management of pre- and post-repair vehicle scanning, and the best improvements made by organizations.

Information on a roundtable held by the journal "Auto Body Repair News" (ARBN) , featuring a panel of representatives from shops and shop associations, is presented. The roundtable focused on key issues facing the collision repair industry, shop certification programs, and technician storage and predictions for the industry. The event featured individuals including Aaron Schulenberg, April Hernandez, and Dan Risley.

The article discusses highlights of the Collision Industry Conference on November 7, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics include experiences and opinions on procurement of parts in the industry, helping customers of the industry, and advantages as well as disadvantages of parts procurement systems. Speakers included Committee Chairman Rick Tuuri, Dingman's Collision Center owner Andy Dingman, and Sewell Lexus' Jim Sowle.

The article offers information on the automotive specialty products trade event, the SEMA Show, to be held in November 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, including details on the fourth annual Repairer Driven Education (RDE) track of seminars offered by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS).

The article discusses the changes in manufacturing automobiles amid the implementation of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards in 2025. Topics covered include the materials now used by the automotive industry such as aluminum and steel, carbon fiber and magnesium, the various ways in demounting panels, and the concept of hybrid construction. Also mentioned is the importance of attending educational programs at the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

The article discusses the highlights of the Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Vision Conference held in California on December 6, 2012. The conference was keynoted by Elainna Sachire of Square One System who talked about success, while Rex Green of BB&T Capital Markets talked about growth and investment in multi-shop operation. Other speakers include Matt Ohrnstein of Symphony Advisors who provided an update on the competitive landscape of the collision industry.

The article discusses the highlights of the meeting of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) on September 18-19, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Highlights covered include comments from the participants, ASA Collision Division Manager Denise Caspersen's discussion about the major points of contention from repairers about State Farm's parts bidding program such as margins and how a shop selects its default original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

Information on several topics discussed at the roundtable discussion on key issues facing the collision repair industry is presented. Topics include single-location shop operation, online parts bidding and ordering program from PartsTrader LLC, and the future of the industry. The meeting features Denise Caspersen of Automotive Service Association (ASA), Dan Risley of Allstate Insurance, and Diane Rodenhouse of Rodenhouse Body Shop.

The article discusses the separation of the Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) events in the U.S. It states that the officials of both events have settled to divide the celebration to better serve customers by reducing distractions and competition. Lindsay Roberts, show producer at Hanley Wood Exhibitions, reveals the positive feedback of the planned separation and the automobile industry's servicing segments are excited about it.

The article offers information on the 2016 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada that will feature the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) from November 1-3 and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show from November 1-4, jointly produced by the Auto Care Association (ACA) with the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

This article offers information on the 2006 Congress of Automotive Repair and Service.

Reports developments related to automotive body repair. Revision of the mission statement of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists; Theme of the adopted mission statement; Agreement between the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the National Football League to move the date of NADA convention.

Highlights the International Autobody Congress and Exhibition held in December 2000 in Orlando, Florida. Keynote speakers; Number of exhibitors and visitors; Topics covered.

Reports on topics that were covered in educational programs offered by the Congress Sessions and Automotive Management Institute at the 2000 International Autobody Congress and Exhibition held in Orlando, Florida. Wireless communication; Car painting; Electronic business; Ways that repair shops can increase their profit margins.

The article offers information on a PV544 Volvo endurance rally car owned by Nicholas Pryor and Lesley Stockwell. Particular focus is given to how the car compares to their prior automobiles, including a LeJog and a MG ZA Magnette. Additional topics discussed include updates they have done to the vehicle and the milage they have put on the car since purchasing it in 2008.

Information about the inaugural Multi-Shop Operator (MSO) Roundtable convened by the journal is presented. Topics include the challenges facing the MSO business, impact of original equipment manufacturers certification or other forms of specialization on the business, and impact of a business' growth on its relationship with insurers. The roundtable featured several notable people within the industry including Pat Beavers, Andy Dingman, and Sandee Lindorfer.

The article discusses the highlights of the second annual Southern Automotive Repair Conference, held in Biloxi, Mississippi on April 11-12, 2014, attended by over 500 collision repairers. Topics discussed include nationwide effort to stop online automotive parts marketplace PartsTrader and recover repair procedure monies, direct-repair programs (DRPs), and consumer-related collision repair issues. Speakers include Attorney John Eaves Junior, and Randy Ishee of Louisiana Department of Justice.

The article discusses the highlights of the Southern Auto Repair Industry Conference and Expo with co-hosts including the Mississippi Collision Repair Association and the Alabama Automotive Repair Industry Society of Excellence (ALARISE). Topics discussed include increasing shop profits, methods for keeping the shop competitive through updates and understanding changes in the industry. Speakers include Aaron Schulenburg, Tony Nethery and Mike Ganske.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2014 Vision HiTech Training & Expo held at the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the topics addressed in classes are hybrid battery servicing, diesel diagnostics and hybrid diagnostics. Also mentioned are the presence of mechanics who gave the automobile industry a bad name and the advantage of the event's meet and greet aspect.

Information about the topics discussed at the Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) Collision Industry Forum is presented. The forum focused on how to develop industry standards which could lead to certification. It featured several executives including Vince Kaiser, Jeff Peevy and Trish Serratore, who are included in the panel moderated by Tony Molla of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

The article reports on the "Reprogram, Reconfigure, and Remobilize: J2534 Module Flashing" class at the CARS 2010 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, which discussed how technicians and shop owners can perform software updates on a vehicle's onboard computers in-house instead of sending them to a dealer.

The article presents information on the topics discussed at round table debate between operators and Senior Traffic Commissioner of Great Britain Philip Brown. The topics include, whether traffic commissioner (TCs) should send positive messages about extended preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) for new equipment, the views of TC on measurement or grading system for maintenance agent, and the accountability of poor maintenance providers in case an operator loses his O-licence.

The article discusses certain issues related to the Service First program of State Farm that were taken up for discussion at the Collision Industry Conference held in Portland, Oregon, in April 2006. George Avery, a claim consultant for State Farm, explained the changes in the program of the company and the reasons behind the decision of the company to test some new methods of running its variation on the direct repair program theme. Regarding the decision of the company to receive discounts that collision shops are offering other insurance companies, Avery opined that the company does not think it reasonable to pay more for repairs than its competitors.

Reports on the 44th Annual Convention of the Automobile Service Association in Washington, District of Columbia. Details on the sessions of the meeting; Information on the Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act signed at the gathering; Changes in the leadership of the organization.

Highlights key topics addressed at the 2000 Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Orlando, Florida. Debate over restrictions being imposed on automobile repair shop owners' ability to transmit estimates and claims data over the Internet; Benefits that open systems can offer to insurers and shops; Manufacturers' Qualification and Validation Program; End of Dale Delmege's stint as CIC chairman.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2018 National Conference and Tech Sessions (NCTS) hosted by vehicle logistics company Autologic in Orlando, Florida in August 2018. Topics discussed include sessions such as John Thornton's "Electronic Engine Mechanical Testing" and G. Jerry Truglia's "Critical Thinking Diagnostic Skills and domestic-specific sessions like "GM Networks And Diagnosis," presented by Gary Machiros and "Toyota Hybrid Technology Update," presented by Dave Macholz.

The article offers information on the Supplier & Training Exposition to be hosted by original equipment distributor Worldpac at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas from April 21-24, 2016.

Information on the MSO Symposium at NACE Automechanika trade show held in Chicago, Illinois in July 2017 is presented. Topics discussed at the symposium include vehicle pre- and post-repair scanning, the leverage of centralized and decentralized work forces to increase scanning technology access, and the direct hearing from entrepreneurs.

The article presents information on the automotive service and collision repair trade show NACE Automechanika 2017 to be held from July 26-29, 2017 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois which includes the views of president of Automotive Management Institute Jeff Peevy.

The article focuses on issues related to drivability and electrical engineering when conducting automotive training at NACE Automechanika 2017 aiming to help technicians and shop owners succeed. Eric Ziegler, the owner of EZ Diagnostic Solutions that offers diagnostic and reprogramming services to both the mechanical repair shops and collision shops in his area, discusses issues facing electrician and businessowners in the industry.