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CCC Drops Proposed Charges, Makes Other ‘Secure Share’ Changes by John Yoswick
Following months of industry criticism as well as recent strategic announcements from its competitors,
CCC Information Services said in late December that it was making significant changes to its new “Secure Share” data exchange requirements scheduled to go into effect in April. CCC had said that beginning next
spring, all CCC ONE collision repair shop estimate data transfers to thirdparties—such as shop management systems, rental car companies or CSI providers—would have to go through Secure Share (rather than shops sharing the data directly as they do now), and those third-parties would have to pay CCC $0.50 for each estimate they received. CCC has now halted plans for the $0.50 toll. The company also said that contrary to its announced plans, it will still allow such data transfers to be done via the commonly used “EstiSee Secure Share, Page 4
Two New I-CAR Modules Emphasize Construction Materials and Materials Types, 9 New Courses Offered
The Vehicle Construction Materials module will look at introducing the learner to how vehicle makers use a variety of materials to transfer collision energy around the passenger compartment, while Material Types looks at the different types of materials used and how they impact vehicle design. “Vehicle makers use a variety of materials to transfer collision energy around the passenger compartment to protect the occupants,” read a statement from I-CAR. “This course introduces how those materials are used and to how to identify them. From difSee I-CAR Courses, Page 28
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The constantly evolving and everchanging construction of vehicles means bodyshops need to know how different materials affect collision repair. I-CAR is looking to address this with the launch of a new course that aims to educate technicians on how different materials impact their work. The I-CAR course—Vehicle Construction Material Types—is described as an excellent core course for repair technicians and estimators alike. It covers most modern vehicles and their repair techniques. The online course will be split into two modules: Vehicles Construction Materials and Material Types.
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Todd Tracy Energizes Audience at AASP/NJ Seminar On January 9, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted Todd Tracy—the attorney famous for winning the plaintiffs in the John Eagle case $42 million—for an exclusive seminar at the Gran Centurions Banquet Hall in Clark. Tracy presented “The Anatomy of a Lawsuit: The Crucial Details for the $42 Million Verdict,” taking attendees through the step-by-step process of the lawsuit, in addition to leaving them with tips to bring back to their own shops to avoid being hit with their own multi-million dollar judgments. “I think it’s really important to have somebody like Todd here, so everybody can hear what he has to say firsthand,” AASP/NJ President Jerry McNee said at the meeting. “I think it’s important that we share information and we learn. What you’re going
to do with this information when you leave here is going to make all the difference.” Tracy’s fiery, passionate attitude was evident right from the start, as he
Todd Tracy presents “The Anatomy of a Lawsuit” to AASP/NJ
began his session by emphasizing to attendees that they need to become active industry participants if they expect anything to change. See Todd Tracy, Page 62
Veteran MSO Owner Again Runs for Governor of Maine by Ed Attanasio
Shawn Moody, owner of Moody’s Collision Centers, announced that he is running for governor of Maine in late November. While many shop owners are worried about their cycle times and car counts, Moody is working to make changes in a state where he opened his first shop back in 1977. Today, Moody’s Collision Centers offers 11 locations throughout Maine. Moody, 58, ran for governor as an independent in 2010, when Maine’s current governor, Paul LePage, was elected to his first term. Since then, Moody has registered as a Republican and is one of the 16 candidates running. Even though he is considered an outsider with little political experience, Moody is gaining local support and will be campaigning throughout
the state until party primaries take place in June. Moody is supportive of the current governor’s efforts, but wants to
MSO owner Shawn Moody hopes to be the next Governor of Maine as a Republican candidate. He formerly ran as an independent.
take them to the next level while continuing on the same path, he said. “My goal is to take what LePSee Maine Governor, Page 16
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