Texas Automotive March 2023
The March issue of Texas Automotive includes coverage of ABAT’s trip to the Capitol to fight for safe repairs and fair appraisal, details on the importance of HB 1321 and HB 1437, a look at how Lone Star collision repairers can benefit from SCRS’ healthcare plan and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive February 2023
The February issue of Texas Automotive includes ABAT’s plans to move legislative mountains as they make their way toward the Capitol, a tribute to John Mosley and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive January 2023
The January issue of Texas Automotive includes ABAT’s legislative agenda for 2023, a feature on the “Call Kelly” consumer complaint initiative, shop owners’ thoughts on SCRS’ blend study results and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive December 2022
In the December issue of Texas Automotive, learn about ABAT’s legislative efforts and resources for helping shops prepare for success as well as the association’s goals for the new year, guidance for invoking the Appraisal Clause and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive November 2022
The November issue of Texas Automotive explores continued difficulties with the Texas Department of Insurance as well as an exciting new consumer-focused initiative from ABAT and Texas Watch, an introduction to the association’s newest board member and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive October 2022
The October issue of Texas Automotive includes a cover story on the Right to Appraisal: “the new Alamo,” questions about calibration, a Q&A with the CEO of I-CAR and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive September 2022
The September issue of Texas Automotive provides a cover-to-cover recap of ABAT’s incredible 2022 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, including class highlights, BIG SHOTS competition results, views from the show floor and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive August 2022
The August issue of Texas Automotive includes everything you need to know for ABAT’s 2022 Texas Auto Body Trade Show August 26-27, a discussion about ways to combat the technician shortage and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive July 2022
The July issue of Texas Automotive includes a preview of the upcoming Texas Auto Body Trade Show’s educational slate, a feature on how SkillsUSA helps young techs prepare for a collision career and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive June 2022
The June issue of Texas Automotive includes a preview of ABAT’s upcoming 2022 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, highlights from the Fifth Annual Dean Griffin Memorial Skeet Shoot and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive May 2022
The May issue of Texas Automotive includes a cover story on the Texas Department of Insurance’s lack of answers, a look at what consumers know (or don’t know) about collision repair and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive April 2022
The April issue of Texas Automotive includes a cover story on ABAT’s continued fight for consumer rights despite inaction from the Texas Department of Insurance, a recap of ABAT’s participation with the NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show, a look into the importance of Who Pays for What? surveys and more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive March 2022
The March issue of Texas Automotive includes a cover story on ABAT Board member Robert McDorman’s eye-opening insights on consumer safety, a feature on women in collision, a continued discussion on the dangers of third party dictated repairs and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive February 2022
The February issue of Texas Automotive includes part one of a feature addressing the dangers that occur when a third party dictates repairs, a recap of ABAT’s “prevailing rate” discussion, a small claims victory with great benefits and much more! Read the article here.
Texas Automotive January 2022
The January issue of Texas Automotive includes industry leaders’ perspectives on 2022, information on upcoming ABAT events, a debate over State Farm’s “Prevailing Price” Scheme and much more! Read the article here.