Nearly $60,000 was awarded to 14 auto tech programs at community colleges across Iowa for equipment, tools and program development needed by each school.
Aftermarket Matters
Two years ago, Victor Sirhan purchased the collision repair facility and is now an independent owner within the CARSTAR franchise system.
The settlement totals $1,600,000 for illegal disposal of hazardous substances used during auto body repair and confidential customer information.
Brent Kniesel had no automotive or management experience when he took over his family’s shop, which was $150,000 in debt and hemorrhaging $10,000 a month. Today, it has three locations.
The event that was postponed in March due to Covid-19 has now become a virtual training event that will be held Aug. 3-6.
Suspect allegedly set front counter on fire, stole cash and car keys, and was detained while Car Tender owner awaited police, who failed to arrive after numerous 911 calls.
IMR report forecasts that 45.8 percent of drivers intend to have delayed maintenance completed within the next two months as miles driven increases.
