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First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports
Portland Community College
Portland Community College

Northwest People & Places - May 2013

Camille Eber and her nephew William Bray, co-owners of Fix Auto Portland East, are now also the owners of Fix Auto Gladstone.Auto Collision Repair students at Portland Community College dressed in new uniforms supplied by Kadel’s Auto Body.The PPG Automotive ... [Published Parts and People - May 02 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Northern California Automotive Show unites major brands and jobbers

From l., Steve Greenberg of Ballard Allen, Herb Katz of Royal Purple, and Levin’s Auto Supply Owner Doug Stanley discuss the day and the positive feel of the annual show at Pleasanton Fairgrounds.CAWA President and CEO Rodney Pierini (c.) is joined by ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Nor Cal Motor builds reputation as go-to resource for ‘mods’ and Powerstroke expertise

From l., Nor Cal Motor Company Owner Justin Silkwood is joined by Internet Marketing Manager Taylor Bottini and Sales Manager Rick Mayo in front of their Auburn facility.Nor Cal Service Manager Brandon Bailey relies on Ford IDS scan tools and Technical ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports
Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation

Iowa shop receives 2013 ‘Facility of the Year’ award

Tim Davison, owner of Chumbley’s Auto Care in Indianola, Iowa, was recently presented with the 2013 ASA-Midwest “Facility of the Year” award at the ASA-Midwest Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Overland Park, Kan., in March.Tim Davison (l.), owner of ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports
Carquest
Carquest

Today’s laptop is tomorrow’s diagnostic tool, providing efficiency and simplification

CARQUEST Tool and Equipment California Territory Sales Manager Tony Cervantes Jr. (l.) demonstrates Autel’s PC-based MaxiDAS DS708 tablet to Complete Performance Shop Foreman and ASE Master Tech Chris Payne.Elk Grove, Calif.—CARQUEST Tool and Equipment ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports
Akzo Nobel
Akzo Nobel

Proper downdraft booth maintenance improves airflow, productivity, and performance

The booth pressure gauge should be calibrated routinely. Booth pressure should be maintained between neutral and .05 inches.Masking should be done to allow airflow under a car by not allowing paper or plastic sheeting to drape and opening the wheel well ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports
BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
BMW Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

German Motors specializes in BMW and Mini repair with latest training, equipment

German Motors Collision Center Manager Jeff Burton overlooks the show room of sister company Mini of San Francisco, the “world’s largest Mini dealer.”Old or new, German Motors Collision Center can handle the job; here Shop Foreman Minh Nguyen fits a trim ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Italian-based Spanesi opens new US facility and offers full line of collision equipment

Tim Morgan, managing director for Spanesi Americas, says the company now offers a full line of equipment in the U.S., including frame benches, paint booths, and prep stations.Naperville, Ill.–Most collision repairers in the U.S. probably most associate ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Assured Performance announces Toyota parts rebate program

Irvine, Calif.--Assured Performance announced they have partnered with Toyota Motor Sales USA (TMS) to offer parts rebates and more to collision repair businesses across the nation. Toyota will participate in the 100% Write OEM Collision Parts Reward ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Midwest trade show features parts procurement discussion, seminars and expo

Members of the Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA), which hosted the Midwest Auto Body Trade Show, gathered for a group photo during the event.Mike Merrifield (r.) and Gary Mefferd, of Woodhouse Auto Family in Blair, Neb., discuss their wholesale ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Quality Auto specializes in diagnostic services for customers and other shops

Owner Tim Szender (l.) and Service Manager Dan Moe say they perform diagnostic services for more than 20 shops.ASE Master-certified Technician Steve Olson uses a Pico scope for diagnostics at Quality Auto & Electric.A shelf in the service area at Quality ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 2 reports

Supplier community is challenged at AASA conference to work together for the future

“There can’t be a single growing member of a shrinking value chain — it’s critically important to work together in order to grow together,” says speaker Art Ash, of Deloitte Consulting.Chicago—The supplier community rejuvenated and refocused at the recent ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]

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"Understanding who accessory buyers are, what they buy, and what influences the sale are the keys to the ever changing accessory market landscape. This report reveals trends in the market and shows how manufacturers and dealers can fully capitalize on the sales opportunity of the accessory market" said Steve Bruyn, CEO of Foresight Research
Foresight research has released a report that shows four out of ten new vehicle buyers accessoriz ... [Published Parts and People - Apr 18 2013]

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Northern California Automotive Show unites majo... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Nor Cal Motor builds reputation as go-to resour... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Iowa shop receives 2013 ‘Facility of the Year’ ... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Today’s laptop is tomorrow’s diagnostic tool, p... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Proper downdraft booth maintenance improves air... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
German Motors specializes in BMW and Mini repai... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Italian-based Spanesi opens new US facility and... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Assured Performance announces Toyota parts reba... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Midwest trade show features parts procurement d... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
Accessory sales and teamwork build profits at T... [Published Parts and People - May 01 2013]
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