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2008

As Reported in December Membership Newsletter

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CCC Goes Back on its Commitment to the Industry

AASP - TPMS Promotion to WMABA Members

Ford On Target Newsletter

Mitchell Regional Trends Report


October Membership Notes

Maryland Insurance Administration Inquiry Letter regarding Insurance Policies - From WMABA

Maryland Insurance Administration RESPONSE LETTER


As Reported in August Membership Newsletter

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AASP - Mitchell1 Promotion to WMABA Members

Certified Green Free Audit to WMABA Members

Mercedes Benz Dedicated Fixture Requirement Letter

American Association for Justice - Top Ten Worst Insurance Companies

American Honda Position Statement for Honda

American Honda Position Statement for Acura

State Farm Letter regarding Full Rear Body Sectioning


As Reported in May Membership Newsletter

Latest Mitchell Industry Trends Report

I-CAR Invites you to Attend the "What's New in I-CAR and the Collision Industry" Event on June 12

Progressive Changes Policy on Partial Paint/Full Clear

MD Legislative Update - Delegate Rick Impallaria

Consumer Advocates Call for Refunds, Rate Reductions, for Allstate Policyholders After Company Releases Internal Documents Revealing It Intentionally Underpaid Customers

How a get-tough policy lifted Allstate's profits


As Reported in March Membership Newsletter

The Latest Mitchell Industry Trends Report

Delegate Rick Impallaria - the Latest Legislative Update for Maryland

Virginia Tax Bulletin for Hampton Roads

Ford On Target Industry News

The Baltimore Sun ran a article on Diminished Value that might be a useful illustration to your customers.

Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) - The "Right to Repair"- Is there a Public Policy Issue?


Special Report

WMABA Member David Armendaris passed away, after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind his wife Elsa and their 7 young children. Dave was a devoted member of the collision industry, working from the bottom up to become a manager for Farrish of Fairfax.

 

In an effort to raise funds to assist the family, Farrish of Fairfax is hosting a benefit golf tournament on May 5, 2008 at the South Riding Golf Club in South Riding Virginia. For More Information about the tournament, Click Here!

 

You can also visit the Friends of Dave Website, click here!

 

To Donate Directly to the Armendaris Family:

     Send checks made payable to Elsa Armendaris to:

 

Lisa Glasgow
c/o Elsa Armendaris
26076 Talamore Drive
South Riding, VA 20152
(Please note that donations are not tax deductible.)

 

As Reported in February Membership Newsletter

The Impact of Customer Choice on Insurance Claims Experience - a Report from J.D. Power & Associates

Mentors @ Work Offers Free Online Demos Through Month of February

Delegate Rick Impallaria - the Latest Legislative Update for Maryland

Fox News (Austin, TX) Investigation on Remanufactured Wheels (Video Link under "Related Items")

ABC News (Connecticut) Car insurance companies in cahoots with repair shops? (Video Link in Upper-Left Corner of Article)

CIIA Reports - ALLSTATE INSURANCE DROPS PARTS DISCOUNT DEMAND

2008 BRCC Manufacturer's Expo - Roanoke, VA - February 7th (Click to view Flyer) A Day of Education and Innovation; Products, Equipment and Programs

National ACAR, Leadership Meetings, Harley Giveaway, Highlight NORTHEAST 2008


2007

As Reported in November Membership Newsletter

SCRS Issues Position on Steering

ACAR Meeting Press Release - Code of Ethics for the auto collision repair community

American Honda Position on Used Airbags

SCRS Position on the Use and Ownership of the EMS Extract

Final Guidelines and Rules for the Virginia Motor Vehicle Repair Labor and Services Sales and Use Tax (Northern Virginia & Hampton Roads)


As Reported in August Membership Newsletter

SCRS Announces Its Support of Proposed Total Loss Disclosure Legislation

 

CONSUMER SAFETY ADVISORY: RELATED TO NON-GENUINE, DEFECTIVE, OR NON-COMPLIANT AUTOMOTIVE CRASH PARTS IMPORTED FROM TAIWAN, CHINA, Off-Shore
 

WATCH OUT! - Suspect Vehicle - Watch for a 2004-2007 BMW 500 Silver - Involved in a fatal hit & run July 31st in Rockland Maryland. If you have any information, call 301-840-2435


Should you repair damaged custom wheels? Experts question alloy-repair claims, and there are no federal standards.

 

 
 

Complete Repair Plan System -


 

As Reported in June Membership Newsletter

 

DOWNLOAD INSURER MARKET SHARE REPORTS (In Excel Format):

VIRGINIA

MARYLAND

 

COMPLIANCE WITH NEW OSHA Cr(VI) REGULATIONS DEADLINE MAY 30