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We get asked why we as an organization take such a hard line not mentioning pricing during our seminars and anything we as an association are involved in. First, there are very strict rules in place by the federal government. These antitrust laws have very severe penalties. “Congress passed the first antitrust law, the Sherman…
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Establishing a strong brand is pivotal to business success. Protecting that brand is equally important. Yet many Paintless Dent Repair businesses overlook an important first step in securing their brand. What can be trademarked? A trademark is any unique word, symbol, name or device used to identify and distinguish the goods of one seller from the goods…
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The National Alliance of Paintless Dent Repair Technicians (NAPDRT) approached the Automotive Service Association (ASA) in December, 2015 with a request for any information ASA had on the difference between steel and aluminum panels pursuant to Paintless Dent Repair. The NAPDRT reported that some of their members were encountering apparent confusion among some collision damage…
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April hailstorms that pummeled the San Antonio area are projected to have caused more than $2 billion in damage, according to updated estimates from the Insurance Council of Texas. The council revised their initial estimate from April 20 of $1.36 billion in damages as claims continued to roll in over the last month, said spokesman…
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Greetings, I would like to express and share with you the success NAPDRT had at the Mobile Technician Expo 2016. We at NAPDRT had record number renewals and new member sign ups at the show this year. We covered a wide range of issues, technical in nature. From tools, to estimating, local route technical tips…
DetailsMy last article as President of NAPDRT. I guess I would be remiss if I thank each and every board member that has served NAPDRT not just while I have been president but also since this organization was formed. I feel we have accomplished many things and have helped the PDR industry as a…
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What a great Hail Estimating seminar this year at the Mobile Tech Expo. Tom Price was the speaker again this year and did n awesome job. Tom shared his years of experience working with adjusters. If you want to learn how to properly estimate a hail damaged car to get the maximum deserved dollars for our specialized…
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Are you willing to let a body shop inspect your work and report back to the owner? This includes all work whether it is wholesale or retail. If you are in New Mexico this is the case with the Used Car Inspection Regulation that went into effect on April 1, 2014. The NAPDRT has provided…
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The NAPDRT would like to announce the launch of it’s new website! The new NAPDRT website has been redesigned from the ground up. There are many new features built in the site. Each member will have their own page to give a bio about them self and the work and accreditation’s they have done. You…
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