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Parts
This is a website that you can purchase online wiring harnesses or plugs or sockets. They can even recreate an entire factory wiring harness if needed. You can actually BUY, SELL, or even BARTER wire harnesses.
This website is a company that can supply you with replacement VIN decals, Tire pressure decals, paint codes, etc, any decal you need for a vehicle within a two day turnaround time. Added Bonus is for every eight decals ordered you get a free I-CAR coupon.
This website is a website that will allow you to look at the same exact parts graphics that a dealership by vehicle make and model for any Datsun or Nissan model.
This website is a website that will allow you to access most OEM parts graphics to look at parts breakdowns and descriptions.
This website is a free website that once you register you can have access to look at all the OEM parts diagrams same as the dealerships look at for Porsche, VW, Audi and many other European vehicles.
This website is a free website that shops can register on to search for parts in the continental United States based on part numbers or descriptions. It is important when putting in a part number that you put it in with the correct dots. . Or dashes - - This website is awesome.
This is a free website that allows you to decode all BMW VIN numbers and also look at all of the same parts graphics as a BMW dealership, with complete parts breakdowns.
This website is Toyota’s factory website and once you register you will be able to access and view the same exact parts diagrams as the Toyota Dealership uses. In addition, you can actually place an order thru the website and it gets processed to your dealership.
This website gives you free access to the same exact graphics for parts that all GM Dealerships have access to once you subscribe.
OEM\Technical
This website is a “pay to use” website IF and ONLY IF you want to utilize their Airbag software or determine what Air bag or SRS system components require replacement. HOWEVER, this website will allow you to review Airbag crash videos NO CHARGE and research vehicle recall bulletins NO CHARGE.
OEM\Technical (Cont).
The Aluminum Association web site has listings of vehicles that have used and may currently be using aluminum for exterior body panels and structures.
The Automotive Composites Alliance web site has information regarding the manufacturing process and the characteristics of carbon fiber parts for automotive use.
The International Magnesium Association web site provides information regarding the use of magnesium for automotive applications.
This website will allow you to have one stop access to all of the OEM manufacturers’ websites. Most are pay to use with the exception of all of your domestic manufacturers such as GM, Jeep, Ford, etc. and also the Hyundai and Kia websites. Honda’s website will give you for free several OEM bulletins on the use of Aftermarket parts, sectioning procedures, etc. You will have to register first for many of these websites but they are free.
This website is for the purpose of buying paint touch up kits. However, you can also look up for FREE paint codes on a vehicle and look at color chips WITHOUT buying touch up kits. Great way to determine a paint code if you can’t find it.
This website was started by a body technician as a means to exchange information i.e. technical problems, helpful hints etc for other bodymen. The website is growing every day and there are some pretty interesting blogs and videos that have been posted especially some for consumers to better understand the repair process.
The American Iron And Steel Institute web site contains technical information regarding the use of advanced strength steel for automotive applications.
bulletins.asp
This is Allstate’s TECH –COR research Center website. It is free and allows you to see several bulletins and sectioning procedures from the OEMS.
This website is Toyota’s factory website and will allow you to view their parts information for FREE much like what the dealer sees. You do have to register first
Education\Training
This website is for Lincoln Welding equipment and also to review their course offerings for welding schools. GREAT COURSE IS BASIC MOTORSPORT WELDING
Education\Training (cont).
This website is for Mark Claypool’s apprenticeship program and he can assist you with getting funding from the Department of Labor for Federal Grants for your apprentices.
This is Standox’s website that will allow you access to view paint defects with visual examples.
This website is a pay to use website whereas you can decode VIN numbers, look up sectioning procedures, see explanations and videos for NOT Included items, and much, much more. It is a yearly subscription.
Estimating
The website is a pay to use website IF and ONLY IF you want to utilize their Airbag software or determine what Air bag or SRS system components require replacement. HOWEVER, this website will allow you to review Airbag crash videos NO CHARGE and research vehicle recall bulletins NO CHARGE.
This website is a company that can supply you with replacement VIN decals, Tire pressure decals, paint codes, etc, any decal you need for a vehicle within a two day turnaround time. Added Bonus is for every eight decals ordered you get a free I-CAR coupon.
This website is to submit Request for Reviews on the website for Database
This website is the Federal website that explains where the VIN numbers must be displayed on a vehicle and what to do on LKQ parts, as well as replacement parts.
This website will allow you to input a vehicle make and model and see all paint codes for that specific year of vehicle as well as the color to determine color codes.
This website is a free website that shops can register on to search for parts in the continental United States based on part numbers or descriptions. It is important when putting in a part number that you put it in with the correct dots. . Or dashes - - This website is awesome.
This is a free website that allows you to decode all BMW VIN numbers and also look at all of the same parts graphics as a BMW dealership, with complete parts breakdowns.
This website will give you information on child safety seat regulations.
This website is a pay to use website whereas you can decode VIN numbers, look up sectioning procedures, see explanations and videos for NOT Included items, and much, much more. It is a yearly subscription.
Estimating (cont).
This website gives you free access to the same exact graphics for parts that all GM Dealerships have access to once you subscribe.
Consumer Rights\Steering\Legislative inquiries.
Website from Diminished Value expert Charlie Barone. Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, New York, Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
This is an online insurance marketplace, which contains an extensive “Learning Center” with articles, tips, FAQ's and much more.
This website contains information on insurance happenings.
This site is ASA’s legislative website, whereas you can search for any legislation going on in your state that affects the automotive industry. This website also will give you the email addresses for your Political Representatives. It will provide you a forum to contact your insurance commissioners as well to file complaints or to enlist ASA’s assistance in resolution or tracking of complaints.
Official website for the Insurance Consumer Advocacy Network (I-Can), an organization dedicated to informing consumers of their rights and options in vehicle repair and service.
This website is a website that consumers can go to in an attempt to gain assistance from retired insurance execs to file complaints with the insurance commissioner if they are not satisfied with the handling of their claim.
mdinsurance.state.md.us/sa/jsp/consumer/FileComplaint.jsp
This is a website from the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) with information on how to file a formal complaint against an insurance company in Maryland. It features information and facts on the role of the MIA in handling complaints as well as online resources and downloadable complaint forms.
This is a website that you can log into to search for consumer complaints filed against specific insurance carriers state by state and the results of the resolution of the complaint.
This is a worldwide consumer reporting website and publication, by consumers for consumers, to file and document complaints about companies or individuals.
This website will give you information on child safety seat regulations.
scc.division/boi/webpages/boifilecomplaint.htm
This is a consumer resource guide from the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance, containing information and instructions on how to file a complaint against an insurer as well as an FAQ section and downloadable complaint forms.
Contains OEM position statements and basic information on aftermarket parts, claims handling, insurer steering practices and other matters consumers should consider during the repair process.
articles.php
Contains consumer-based articles related to the automotive repair industry, written by attorney and consumer advocate Erica Eversman
Autobody Trade Associations
This is ASA’s website. ASA sponsors NACE if you go to ASA’s Collision portion of the website you can download the Refinish Fliers; ASA Not included Charts as well as tons of other helpful areas.
Official site for The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), a national association representing nearly 8000 mechanical and collision repair shops nationwide. Features a state-by-state national database of AASP collision and mechanical shops to help consumers find a professional shop in their area.
This website has a lot of useful PowerPoint’s under committees and reports; it also has contact information for a lot of the insurance heads.
Official website for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists, a national auto body trade association comprised of 6000 collision repair businesses and four affiliate associations.
Recruitment Websites
acap.army.mil/emp/employer_info.cfm
This website it to search for potential employees, review their resumes for individuals getting out of the military and looking for employment, in addition, this website will allow you to post help wanted ads.
This website is for the company that will allow you to bring foreign workers over on a J-1 VISA legally.
This website is the “Facebook” equivalent for the Collision Repair Industry. It also has sections to post help wanted ads or look at existing resumes. This website also has several chat rooms that are topic specific. i.e. Lean, Women in the Industry, etc.
This website is for Mark Claypool’s apprenticeship program and he can assist you with getting funding from the Department of Labor for Federal Grants for your apprentices.
This website is an awesome website to sell and\or purchase used equipment. In addition you can also post help wanted ads by region or look at current resumes.
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