Progressive Changes Policy on
Partial Paint/Full Clear
ASA Collision Division Meets with Progressive at Annual Convention
Members of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division Operations Committee met with Chris Andreoli, corporate PD process manager of Progressive Insurance, May 1 during ASA’s Annual Convention in Santa Clara, Calif.
During the discussions, Andreoli told the operations committee that as part of Progressive Insurance’s regular overall guideline reviews, it has revisited the topic of partial paint/full clear. Management reconsidered its position, in part, due to industry feedback – including documents such as ASA’s trio of refinish fliers. Progressive has also expressed a strong interest in improving repairer relationships. Click here for the full story. |
Legislative Update: Ohio Governor Extends E-Check Program
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland issued an executive order May 2, 2008, which extends Ohio’s Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program through June 30, 2009. To view the executive order, visit ASA’s legislative Web site, www.TakingTheHill.com. The document can be found in the Press Center under “References and Bills.”
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Energy Bill Passes Florida Legislature
 Check Your Mailbox! Your Rx-Saver Card Could be Waiting!
ASA’s new sponsored benefit provider, Sunergeo Inc., recently distributed five money-saving prescription drug cards to ASA member businesses around the country. Sunergeo offers uninsured and under-insured ASA members an easy-to-use, no-cost prescription drug discount card through its Rx-Saver program. Members simply take the Rx-Saver card to their local pharmacy, present the card at the time of purchase and save an average of 20 percent annually on their prescription drug purchases. For any questions on how the program works or any concerns about your local pharmacy accepting the card, call ASA’s membership department at (800) 272-7467, ext. 295, or visit www.rx-saver.com/asa today.
New Service Information Workshops Announced
Mechanical and collision repair shop personnel are invited to attend a FREE Service Information Workshop and learn how to manage the service information options available today – from OE Web sites to third-party providers. Learn how to access the proper information to get the right fix!
Workshops will be held May 27, 28 and 29 in Massachusetts and New Jersey. No registration is required. All attendees are entered to win training videos, OEM service information Web site subscriptions and a manufacturer-specific scan tool! Click here for the updated schedule.
EPA Summit to Host
Paint Regulation Compliance Session
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold its 2008 Environmental Summit in Washington, D.C., later this month. The EPA’s Environmental Assistance Network (EAN) will sponsor a special session May 21 to discuss environmental assistance opportunities and needs. The session will focus on the retail sector and paints and coating area sources. For more information, click here.
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Study Plans to Revisit Requirement for Annual Respirator Fit Testing
CARB Announces
Vehicle Retirement Program Workshop
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has scheduled a workshop for May 23 to present and receive comments on the development of a regulation for a new voluntary vehicle retirement program. The Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) was authorized by Assembly Bill 118 and will be administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). To read the full story, click here.
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ASA Hosts Capitol Hill Vehicle Service Information Presentation
Arizona Regulatory Council Approves Clean Car Rules
4 Keys to Increasing Customer Loyalty
How the elements of being kept informed, on-time delivery, shop service and shop quality are driving customer loyalty in the collision repair sector.
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 Silly Season
To borrow a phrase from the national political scene, it is officially “silly season” in the automotive aftermarket governmental affairs arena. When everyone is claiming to represent the same constituents, but espousing completely different views on the same issues, just how silly is that? Click here now to read and comment.
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