AMRA Announces Retirement of Larry Hecker
The board of directors of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) has announced the retirement of Executive Director and President Larry Hecker. Hecker will step down effective June 30, 2008, after 14 years with the association. Hecker will also be retiring from his leadership post at the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), a subsidiary of AMRA, at the same time.
Fraud Questions from Public Meetings Debated on Video
Collision Industry News, a service of Assured Performance Network, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization and body shop co-op, officially released the edited videos of the two public meetings regarding a discussion of potential insurance fraud through low-balling estimates. The meetings that are covered by the videos were a result of a debate that started during the CIC meeting prior to NACE, November 2006.
NAPA Offers 12,000 AutoCare Centers Membership in Car Care Professionals Network
The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) has agreed to offer its more than 12,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare Centers membership in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN). CCPN was created to represent, support and improve automotive service centers and provide them with a national platform. The program offers participation in grassroots advocacy in the areas of legislation, training and education, technology, market research and consumer education.
ASA Calls on Washington Repairers to Contact State Legislature, Encouraging Support for House Bill 1113
WASHINGTON, DC — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging shop owners in the state of Washington to contact their state legislators asking that they support House Bill 1113, legislation that would prohibit insurers from having an ownership interest in an auto body repair facility in that state. Introduced by Washington State Rep. Steve Kirby,
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Service Center Members Given Membership in New Car Care Professionals Network
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have announced that all of its certified service centers are now official members of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) new Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN). This membership is only one of the many valuable components provided to Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper certified service centers – one of many valuable member benefits provided to Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper certified service centers.
MACS to Sponsor 2006 Women’s Board Scholarship Program
The Car Care Council Women’s Board announced that the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has agreed to be a sponsor of the 2006 scholarship program.
AMN’s Top Ten Week: Top Ten News Stories
If nothing else has been made clear by the events taking place in the automotive industry over the past 12 months, this much is true: The automotive aftermarket is changing — in dramatic ways. Here, the editorial staffs of Counterman and aftermarketNews takes a month-by-month look at the key events that have shaped this industry’s destiny over the past year.
MACS Section 609 Certification is Eligible For Veterans Benefit
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Section 609 certification test has been qualified eligible for G.I. Bill benefits. Veterans, dependents, members of the National Guard and reservists who take the Section 609 test for certification in refrigerant recovery and recycling may be reimbursed for the $15 fee under the G.I. Bill.
AAIA Establishes New Segment for Independents
In response to appeals from its members calling for a national platform to represent the exclusive interests of independent vehicle service and repair businesses, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has created the new Independent Service Providers segment to operate within the association.
Locksmith Association Withdraws Support of Right to Repair Legislation
After nearly three years of Motor Vehicle Owner’s Right to Repair Act (HR 2048) advocacy, the Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. (ALOA) has withdrawn its support of the bill, instead preferring to seek non-legislative solutions to the repair information issue.