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After its 2022 study of blend refinish labor times, which led all three estimating systems to reexamine their 50% formulas and add more flexibility to their systems related to blending, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) says it will embark on a...
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Crash Champions announced its expansion to the Great Falls, Montana, market, with the acquisition of three local repair centers: Mitchells’ Crash Repair, Flawless Auto Body and 3 Way Auto Body. All three transitioned operations to Crash Champions effective April 22....
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Women’s History Month Northwest Auto Care Alliance is proud to pay respect to Women of Automotive. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who have made—and continue to make—remarkable...
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NWACA has been invited to participate in the CIC conference here in Seattle on April 17th from 1:55 ‐ 2:25pm. We would love to have you join us at the Double tree in SeaTac. Click HERE for the daily schedule, click HERE for CIC event info. “Local Solutions for a...
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Idaho bill targeting use of aftermarket parts meets opposition The bill (1) added headlamps, fenders, hoods, tail lamps, and bumper components to the definition of aftermarket crash parts; (2) added language to written disclosure statements telling consumers that...
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Collision Technician From 2017 to 2021, the total number of collision technicians employed had been on a steady decline, but that trend was reversed for 2022 with an increase of a little over 0.5 percent. The demand for new entrant collision technicians will be mostly...
