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CARSTAR John’s Body Shop opens in Poulsbo, targets I-CAR Gold and OEM certifications

“We were excited to reinvest into the business to ensure we were equipped with everything needed for modern collision repairs,” says Emily Swain, who co-owns the shop with Joel Hanson.

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop opens in Poulsbo, targets I-CAR Gold and OEM certifications

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 17, 2020

The 8,400-square-foot facility originally opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball.

California auto associations request feedback regarding Legislative Day in survey regarding coronavirus

By Rob Merwin on March 12, 2020

ASCCA and CAA are asking for participation in a survey regarding the April 28 Legislative Day hosted by the two associations.

ASA Northwest postpones annual March training event and expo as Washington governor issues ban due to coronavirus

By Rob Merwin on March 12, 2020

ASA Northwest has announced it has rescheduled its annual Automotive Training Expo (ATE) 2020 Expo to July 31 – Aug., at the DoubleTree Hilton by SeaTac Hotel.

ASCCA names shop owner Brad Reich its March Member of the Month

Reich and his wife, Fran, co-own and operate RPM Automotive, which has been serving all of Sonoma County for 36 years with its staff of ASE-certified technicians.

ASCCA names shop owner Brad Reich its March Member of the Month

By Staff/Wire Reports on March 12, 2020

The family-owned business, RPM Automotive, supports Sonoma community events such as Car Care Clinics, Car Show for a Cause, and more.

Tacoma workshop offers training to develop SAE certification in high-voltage, high-pressure systems

Tacoma workshop offers training to develop SAE certification in high-voltage, high-pressure systems

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Scholarships are available to technicians, shop owners, fleet managers or instructors; Green Transportation Summit & Expo, April 13-15, has new focus on heavy-duty diesel reductions in major fleets.

St. Louis-area MSO tightens up production, has ‘everyone beating the same drum’

Since coming to the family-owned MSO, Kevin Haller has been busy implementing his MSO experience by introducing new systems to build efficiencies and profitability for its four locations in the St. Louis-metro area.

St. Louis-area MSO tightens up production, has ‘everyone beating the same drum’

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Four-location Complete Auto Body & Repair overhauls company processes, fueled by culture of ‘all in it to win it’

In show of solidarity, Colorado dealers take to state Capital to object Senate bill

With up to 130 Colorado dealership representatives behind him, CADA President and CEO Tim Jackson lobbys against SB 167 at the state Capital.

In show of solidarity, Colorado dealers take to state Capital to object Senate bill

By Rob Merwin on March 11, 2020

Senate Bill 167 would circumvent consumer protection laws centered on service/repair requirements and allow automakers to have direct competition with dealerships.