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| Topic: State Farm Adjuster Leftover Supplies |
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| Topic: Priceless |
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1997 Saab 9000 w/ 168,000 miles $6800
Titiling and fees $550.00
General and preventative maintainance $9100.00
A new paint job, minor body work and a new tranny $7000.00
Being a lawyer with ability to keep a wad of cash next to the toilet: Priceless
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| Topic: ppg shopline on my Torino |
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I had an accident with my Audi 90S which caused my transmission to go useless. I am trying to get a rebuild transmission. Insurance company apprisal says that change the transmission with a used one (2400$ value) and a rebuilt one will cost me 4500$ . The car's blue book value is Max:6200 and Min: 3100. I had invested some money recently changing timnig belt etc. I would like to know what are my rights for getting the parts I want. If insurance company gets stiff then what are the options to talk them out. (and asap as without car life is hell  )
Thanks for any advice !
Thanks,
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| Topic: Finally...Online Diminished Value Reports! |
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Good site, with good information. I got my report (instantly) and they even offered samples of letters to help me make my claim.
www.diminishedvalue.com
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I own a 2000 Camry LE and in 4 1/2 years I never had a problem with it. One week ago it shut down on me. I had it towed to a local dealer and it turned out to be that the water pump seized which caused the timing belt to shred. It was covered in full under the powertrain warranty. Only 2 days later the car shuts down on me again. I have it towed to the same dealership. It turns they needed 3 1/2 hours to diagnose that a crank shaft position sensor was bad and the total job came to $650.00 of which $81.00 was for the part. Do you think the dealership may have caused a problem with the crank shaft position center by not properly installing the timing belt or are the 2 problems totally unrelated? I just find it odd that the car broke down 2 days after the timing belt problem occurred and that the timing belt hooks up to the crank shaft. However, I do not want to go back to the dealership and complain of faulty workmanship if the 2 problems have no bearing on each other. Thanks
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| Topic: SHOP RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Fri, 18 February 2005 17:13
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Looking for auto body shop recommendations in Southern California. Post shop name, address or phone#.
Thanks the help will be greatly appreciated!!
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Let me add my welcome back to ABOL! The new forum format is neat! I'll look forward to being a regular visitor.
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| Topic: Summit Software 4 Sale to CCC |
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Can anyone from CCC confirm or deny the rumors that Summit Software may be purchased by them.
A couple of customers are hoping that if a large company like CCC buys the product, they claim that it might fix there software and/or refund issues and would like to know for sure.
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I read this article in my local newspaper last night. I hope It makes you laugh, like it did me. This is a true story. I'm going to condense the story abit,so it won't be as long as the whole article. I'm going to use the word bandit instead of the name of this person.
Store clerk sued by bandit he shot.
A convicted bandit has filed a lawsuit against the clerk who shot him as he was holding up a convenience store.
The bandit was wounded as he fled from the store. The clerk who shot the bandit told investigators the bandit claimed he had a gun in his jacket before demanding money from the cash register.
The clerk fired five gunshots as the bandit fled with the cash. Two bullets struck the robber's back and side.
The bandit was arrested in a home a few minutes after the holdup.
The bandit pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to four years in prison.
In the bandits lawsuit---filed recently in the court, the bandit alleged "there was no need for the use of deadly force" when the clerk fired the gunshots. The bandit claimed his victim acted maliciously ans sadistically, and fired the gun with the intent to inflict pain.....well duh 
The bandit--who seeks unspecified damage's said the shooting had prevented him from transacting his business....I guess he means more robbing 
The robber also said that he continued to suffer nightmares as the result of this assault upon his life.
The court found no wrong doing in what the clerk did defending himself.
This person was convicted of robbing a pizza restaurant in 1991, and also has two prior convictions for burglary.
End of article.
This is just about as crazy as McDonald's being sued for making people fat.
I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did. Atleast no one was seriously injured.
Hope all have a great day.....It's Friday 
Tim
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I lost your e-mail address..
..contact me
thanks
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A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of the dust cloud towards him. The driver, a young man in a Broni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the shepherd, "If I tell you exactly how many sheep you have in your flock, will you give me one?"
The shepherd looked at the man, obviously a yuppie, then looked at his peacefully-grazing flock and calmly answered, "Sure."
The yuppie parked his car, whipped out his IBM Thinkpad and connected it to a cell phone, then he surfed to a NASA page on the internet where he called up a GPS satellite navigation system, scanned the area, and then opened up a database and an Excel spreadsheet with complex formulas. He sent an email on his Blackberry and, after a few minutes, received a response. Finally, he prints out a 130 page report on his miniaturized printer then turns to the shepherd and says, "You have exactly 1586 sheep".
"That is correct; take one of the sheep" said the shepherd.
He watches the young man select one of the animals and bundle it into his car.
Then the shepherd says: "If I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my animal?"
"OK, why not," answered the young man.
"Clearly, you are a CONSULTANT", said the shepherd.
"That's correct," says the yuppie. "How did you know?"
"You turned up here although nobody called you. You want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked, and you don't know BEANS about my business. Now, GIVE ME BACK MY DOG!"
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I am sure that you guys enjoy the insurance companies requiring you to use aftermarket parts rather than OEM. NC House Bill 1152 will put an end to that. Please visit http://passhb1152.tripod.com/ for more information on what you as a NC resident can do to help. Thanks!
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| Topic: HURRAY!!! Tech shortage is over!!! |
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HURRAY!!! Tech shortage is over!!!
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With the lack of consistant repair work throughout the U.S., there is now no need for additional techs!
Besides, why would anyone want to get into this industry when the need for home remodeling contractors increased 30%.
I'm actually thinking of going back to my old part time job...I circumsize elephants. The pay's not great...but the tips are big!!!
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| Topic: Oh NO! It's SneedCo! |
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I've an announcement I'd like to make, but first...
...my my, things certainly look different around the ol' ABOL homestead, yes? Bigger, zoomier, more buttons and gimcracks to play with, I like it.
But right now I've other things on my mind, first I'd like to doff my hat in this citadel and pay my respects. For you see, I've always been a 'Sneed Hearn' yet it was right here at this URL where Sneed and his sometimes wacky irrelevance was granted national exposure to a wider audience. Funny how things sometimes work out, but ABOL served as a vessel for meeting new people, forming new relationships, a launch point and springboard for new career vistas and directions.
ABOL has evolved as indeed Sneed has quickly evolved and matured as well. He still has a penchant for pointing out faults and mocking institutions that are held high by a majority (don't get me started on NASCAR), but nowadays Sneed's tomes and memes have taken on a serious tone of demeanor.
Yes, it all happened right here, nor will I ever forget this fact. I'm also not shy about passing out accolades to those that deserve them, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob Richards and his staff for providing such a venue for opinionated folks everywhere.
And now, back to the announcement
After years of threatening to do so, Sneed Hearn now has his VERY OWN PERSONAL WEBSITE!! Yes, you read that right, 'Club Sneed' is now broadcasting in full living color, beamed right into the comfort of your own home or workplace!
"So what in heck is Club Sneed?" you're asking and the answer is "I really don't know what it is!" Most likely it can be considered an internet journal, a place to hold my whims, essays, opinion pieces and photos that others can access. "Sneed's Screeds" dwells more on the aspects of my non-bodyshop life, "Sneed's Streamline Garage" shows a few peeks at my long time career as a collision repairman.
SSG is also the place to witness helpless cars being pitifully mended by quacks who call themselves experts AS IT HAPPENS. And in a media sea that offers little to no alternative viewpoints from a working craftsman, this department will also serve as providing a counterbalance to the growing notion that bodymen are overpaid serfs whom are not worthy of their hard won skills.
Then there's "How I Learned to Love Sneed Hearn" which gives the reader an intimate look at the person behind Sneed, the man who actually pens this stuff.
In time, as a means to make Club Sneed a bit more dynamic, I'd like to add a performing 'stage' feature in order to add my immediate opinions along with inviting guests to contribute their own thoughts. Doesn't have to be collision industry related, and yes, the stage will be uncensored.
That's it, the invitation has been whipped out, it's now up to YOU to make good on that pass for admittance. Let your curiosity lead you to www.sneedco.com and have a look around. And if you're really not very careful, you might wind up staying within Club Sneed much longer than you thought.
Sneed
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Did anyone read the article about the pro's and con's of DRP'S ? Any thoughts?
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I HAVE MY SUBSCRIPTION FOR MITCHELL ULTRAMATE FOR SALE. I HAVE 9 MONTHS LEFT ON MY CONTRACT @ $199.00 A MONTH ($219.40 WITH TAX & SHIPPING). IF YOU WANTED TO CONTINUE IT AFTER 9 MONTHS THIS SAME PRICE WOULD BE LOCKED IN FOR 3 YEARS. THE ONLY REASON WHY I AM TRYING TO SELL MY SUBSCRIPTION SOME OF THE INSURANCE COMPANIES WE WORK FOR TOLD US WE HAD TO SWITCH TO ADP. BELOW IS MY CONTACT INFORMATION:
JAYSON CONTINO
FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF ASHEVILLE NC APPRAISAL SERVICE
828-890-2468 FAX 828-890-2765
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I HAVE MY SUBSCRIPTION FOR MITCHELL ULTRAMATE FOR SALE. I HAVE 9 MONTHS LEFT ON MY CONTRACT @ $199.00 A MONTH ($219.40 WITH TAX & SHIPPING). IF YOU WANTED TO CONTINUE IT AFTER 9 MONTHS THIS SAME PRICE WOULD BE LOCKED IN FOR 3 YEARS. THE ONLY REASON WHY I AM TRYING TO SELL MY SUBSCRIPTION SOME OF THE INSURANCE COMPANIES WE WORK FOR TOLD US WE HAD TO SWITCH TO ADP. BELOW IS MY CONTACT INFORMATION:
JAYSON CONTINO
FRONTIER ADJUSTERS OF ASHEVILLE NC APPRAISAL SERVICE
828-890-2468 FAX 828-890-2765
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Read this on another forum
What a world? (country NSW)... On Thursday, 24 January 2002, Derek Guille
broadcast this story on his afternoon program on ABC radio:
In March, 1999, a man living in Kandos (near Mudgee in NSW) received a
bill for his as yet unused gas line stating that he owed $0.00. He ignored it
and threw it away. In April he received another bill and threw that one
away too. The following month the gas company sent him a very nasty note stating they were going to cancel his gas line if he didn't send them
$0.00 by return mail. He called them, talked to them, and they said it
was a computer error and they would take care of it.
The following month he decided that it was about time that he tried out
the troublesome gas line figuring that if there was usage on the account
it would put an end to this ridiculous predicament.
However, when he went to use the gas, it had been cut off. He called the
gas company who apologised for the computer error once again and said
that they would take care of it. The next day he got a bill for $0.00
stating that payment was now overdue. Assuming that having spoken to
them the previous day the latest bill was yet another mistake, so he
ignored it, trusting that the company would be as good as their word and
sort the problem out.
The next month he got a bill for $0.00. This bill also stated that he
had 10 days to pay his account or the company would have to take steps
to recover the debt.
Finally, giving in, he thought he would beat the company at their own
game and mailed them a cheque for $0.00. The computer duly processed his account and returned a statement to the effect that he now owed the gas company nothing at all.
A week later, the manager of the Mudgee branch of the Westpac Banking
Corporation called our hapless friend and asked him what he was doing
writing a cheque for $0.00. After a lengthy explanation the bank manager
replied that the $0.00 cheque had caused their cheque processing
software to fail. The bank could therefore not process ANY cheques they
had received from ANY of their customers that day because the cheque for $0.00 had caused the computer to crash.
The following month the man received a letter from the gas company
claiming that his cheque has bounced and that he now owed them $0.00 and unless he sent a cheque by return mail they would take immediate steps to recover the debt. At this point, the man decided to file a debt
harassment claim against the gas company.
It took him nearly 2 hours to convince the clerks at the local
courthouse that he was not joking. They subsequently assisted him in the
drafting of statements which were considered substantive evidence of the
aggravation and difficulties he had been forced to endure during this
debacle.
The matter was heard in the Magistrate's Court in Mudgee and the outcome was this:
The gas company was ordered to:
[1] Immediately rectify their computerised accounts system or show
cause, within 10 days, why the matter should not be referred to a higher
court for consideration under Company Law.
[2] Pay the bank dishonour fees incurred by the man.
[3] Pay the bank dishonour fees incurred by all the Westpac clients
whose cheques had been bounced on the day our friend's had been.
[4] Pay the claimant's court costs; and
[5] Pay the claimant a total of $1500 per month for the 5 month period
March to July inclusive as compensation for the aggravation they had
caused their client to suffer.
And all this over $0.00.
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Help with deductibles/selling additional work
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A while back some of us were posting about the number of people not getting their cars fixed for any number of reasons. Most of the reasons boiled down to money or lack of. I mentioned that at our dealership we had the GMGoodwrench card that we could apply for online and get an approval back in less than a minute. It was & still is 90 days same as cash and can be used at any GM dealership nationwide. Once approved the customer can use it immediately for a pending purchase and does not have to wait for the card to arrive.
I received a lot of e-mails from different individuals stating that they wished they could get access to this card, because it does indeed increase our sales. Unfortunately you have to own a GM dealership.
I have been informed that the ASA is providing just such a card called CarCareOne which is basically the same thing but offers emergency roadside assistance and has your shop name embossed on the card. Members of the ASA can get these cards for their customers.
I liked the roadside assistance feature and the fact that your shop name is embossed on the card. It should encourage people to use the card to have their card towed to your shop.
You can call the ASA at 1-800-272-7467 for more info.
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Posts: 73
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Philadelphia
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...my hard drive fried last week.
Of course everything was lost.
If you can (and you know who you are), please foreward me an e-mail so I can get your address.
henrynetter@comcast.net
thanks
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how is the prudential-liberty mutual merger going to affect you?
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I am looking for a good approval form to disclose the request for all parts other than o.e.m please E-mail your form to geneh@mindspring.com please understand I want to share this at cic for a presentation on parts delay and cycle time effects don't send unless it can be shared. You help is appreciated GENE
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I know alot of shops just pick a labor rate out of the air because they feel that is about right. I need a detailed formula that is used to accurately determine a shops labor rate. Thanks
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Tue, 07 October 2003 17:54
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Good Day All
I am From uneedapart.com we are a parts locating service for all to use. We have 250 auto wreckers connected to us at this point. If you need parts for your Car, Truck,Motorcycle,Atv. We can help just go to www.uneedapart.com..
Thank You All
Have a Great Day !!!!
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Tue, 14 October 2003 17:40
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What are you guys charging for storage fees in New Jersey. These are my fees to date.
$35 a day storage
75$ administration
40$ yard service
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Hi. Does anyone know where I can get ground effects for an '89 Honda Civic Wagon?
Thanks.
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You guys will be reading more about this later on, but for now: A member of our auto body association just help bust a Farmers adjuster for fraud. The adjuster offered to charge for new but install used parts and then split the difference in parts prices. About $900. The shop owner called our association lawyer and then the police. The police came down and put a wire on him nad then got the adjuster back over for a chat to confirm how the plan was suppose to go. Police arrested him soon after leaving the shop. Check it out at:
http://radio.ksl.com/
then click on "local news" on the side bar
then click on "Access news archives"
then click on "Car Insurance Fraud"
Wasn't Farmers suppose to be trying to catch us?
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I used to have a supplier for this product and it worked very well they had Two sizes and was green plastic that the paint didn't flake off when painting. Does anyone have a supplier?? Thanks Off-Ramp Willy
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OZ- its where dreams come...
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IN THE OLD DAYS , QUALITY WAS THE BIGGEST EFFORT. What happened? The money ,who does what ,parts ,materials, etc.That was not a question back then so much. MONEY IS TODAY THE BIGGEST EFFORT. Sure we all want & need to make money . I think the shop owners and insurance companies ,did it to them selves.The guys on the floor in the shops , are just trying to make a living,and can't make a killing. I think this is the main reasons why there is so many problems in this business.I would like to hear your thoughts ,reply back. LOL
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It is with great sadness that I must let all of you know that Lou's Mom passed away this weekend. Lou and her family were very close, so needless to say this is a very sad time for all of them.
Lou has asked that anyone that would like to, can send a card or a toy to the special Angel Trees that are around this time of year or maybe just send a small toy to any orphanage in your local area. She has asked that you do this in lieu of flowers or cards to her.
Our prayers are with you and your family, lou
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When doing work for a dealer that sends work to you what kind of discounts are reasonable. Any advise is greatly appreciated .
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hey i got a 94 altima and i need to know if a thing can be replaced.It is under the front drivers fender its what holds it on it is tacked welded to the frame near the strut tower.it like a thin medal and the grill screws into it to. if anyone can help thanks alot
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Has anyone ever used or heard of Shop-Probe by:Automotive Computer Solutions? This will link ADP or most other estimating software to Quick-books. Its a one time cost of 3500.00.
They gave me a thirty day tril and it seems cool but I dont know any better so any thing would seem good. Any feed back would be appreciated.
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Thu, 22 April 2004 14:25
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We're finally doing a cover story on blind claims audits - coming in the June issue of BodyShop Business. Charlie Barone is writing the article, but I'd also like to include reader stories and anecdotes. If you've got any interesting stories about desk reviews, please e-mail me at gcarson@babcox.com.
Thanks!
Georgina K. Carson, editor
BodyShop Business
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Found a company that lets you get expansion cash through equipment.
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Fri, 28 May 2004 19:15
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I've found a company that will give you expansion
cash for your business through your current equipment
through a program they call "EARL".
You continue to use the equipment as you borrow against
it and they have low monthly payments.
You can borrow from $7500-$200,000.
Any equipment can be used as long as it has a serial number.
Let me know if you are interested. I get a finders
fee on anyone I refer.
Rogers Beasley
7705148115
rogers_beasley@lycos.com
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I am asking all of you to respect the other members of this board by refraining the use of swear words. I have sent an email to several of you regarding the use of "colorful" language. I understand the heat of discussion can bring out strong emotions, but I also need you to please be considerate of others and eliminate these types of words from your posts.
As always if you need to discuss anything with me, you may send me an email by clicking on my link under the Moderator category on the home page of the discussion board.
Thank you
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I'm new to this forum and glad I found it. Used to participate in the old DingKing forum and just about the same time they shut it down I moved from South Carolina to New York state. In SC I had my business primarily built around repairing and repainting bumpers. I also did windshield repair and interior stain removal. Since moving to Western NY I believe it's too windy and cold to do much painting outside, and I am considering interior repair as my primary. Anyone in this forum doing this?
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I am new to this board, is it me or is it quiet out there? I know none of our shops are swamped so whats going on? It has been going on for so long I think this is are new normal work loads.
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Hello guys,
It is my second question to this forum, and it is always nice to come back and ask for opinions from expertises.
I have a customer who got her HID headlights stolen for her Lexus RX300. I have to get an estimate for the insurance co. and what should i include?
I asked a friend of mine who's a service rep at Lexus dealer, and he told me following,
1. 2 HID Headlights = $1,233/unit
2. Wire = $1,300.00
3. Grill
4. Molding = $20.00/unit
5. Paint for the moldings = $120.00/unit
6. Labor for wiring**
Does it sound reasonable?
How do I account that we need to intall new wiring? It would be nice if we get reimbursed for the wiring, but how can I successfully claim that the car needs new wiring installation?
Can anyone please answer this question? It'd be very much appreciated. Thanx
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| Topic: Auto paint "tape test" |
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Hello all.
I'm new and been browsing looking for some information I may need. I am having some problems with the paint on the front of my '03 Nissan Sentra peeling off the front bumper cover. This is the factory paint, no prior repairs and no impact damage on or near the affected area. Nissan had a paint inspector come out and perform a "tape test" and subsequently denied the claim even though paint did come off during the test.
My question is what is the proper procedure for the tape test and when performing it, is any paint that came off considered acceptable? I've found the standard ASTM D3359 which is the standard for testing the adhesion of coatings to metallic substrates (basically the tape test). But I can't see how that fully applies as you don't want to scratch the paint to do the test. Also, shouldn't the test area be prepped by cleaning road oils and grime from the test area to ensure consistent adhesion by the tape?
Thanks for your time.
-Chris
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looking into carstar.new area .have 4 metal,2 paint tech's.is this a worthwhile thing?concerned about future regarding ins co direction.have 5 good drp's now.???????????????
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| Topic: Learn It, Run It, Make a Profit |
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I wrote something similar to this 20 years ago and nothing has changed other than the rates and part prices are higher. We moan, we groan about the insurance industry, but the problem is always sitting at the front desk. #1-Important-Write a good sheet, use the P-Pages and get paid by them. #2-Pay your people well and treat them like the assett they are. #3-Quit biting the hand that feeds you, fighting gets you nowhere, the Insurance industry is your bread and butter. (Don't like it, quit fixing wrecks and start painting cars.) We are our worst enemys. The system is fair if you know how to use it. The problem is most of us are too busy complaining to look for an answer. Why cant shops organize and address these concerns? Because we are too busy sweating over the other shop getting a repair we thought we should have had. Maybe I am lucky, I could care less what the other shops around me are doing. I earned a reputation that keeps me busy. I work with the insurance companys to get a good price to repair the car to a quality precrash condition. I pay my techs well and give them excellant working conditions in a state of the art building. I MAKE A PROFIT.
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| Topic: Beware of what you ask for |
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Mon, 19 July 2004 22:01
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Re;The week of July 19, 2004 Autobody online
Beware of What You Ask For
by Dennis Liphardt
Again Denis Lipman is speaking of something that he knows nothing about. He read the Ma. draft legislation on ins. change, and with out knowing Ma. law and how it would effect the bill, he ran his mouth off, and recommends that we accept the few bread crumbs that the insurance companies throw to us.
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anyone know where i can find blocks of it to buy in ontario canada?
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Hey all this is a really cool site was on last night for a few hours. I'm jay in IL. Been working on cars since i was a little kid.Doing bodywork for the last 7 years. I was reading a post last night about how crap this line of work is getting cuz of the ins and some shop owners. Someone said something like we all need to walk out.Man would that be sweet.Just started in a new shop that i like the owner is cool and all the people working there. But for the last 7 years worked in a shop that was owned by a good owner. Than boyds group came in. All down hill from there. And i thing these big companys are going to mess up the feild bad.
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| Topic: Hello to any shops in Florida storm damaged areas |
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Hello to any shops in Florida storm damaged areas
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I'm on the east coast of Florida and now it's been a little over two weeks since Hurricane Charley. Haven't seen any postings from shops in or near the storm areas. We were lucky to have minimal problems in our area. I'm very surprised to have so little storm damaged work being brought in or even cars damaged thru the normal frazzle of hurricane prep. And I know it's terrrible to think about getting work out of this, with the hardships others have had to endure because of Charley, but what's up? How you guys doing? Are you up and running, got power, got a roof, got work, etc? How's the insurance companies treating you on these claims? DRP's are you getting to write your own estimates on the comp damage? Talk to us Florida.
TJ77
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Wed, 08 September 2004 21:27
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Where do I find an insurer willing to write garage liability?
Roy
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Mon, 27 September 2004 08:29
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This topic is will be concerned with flood damaeged vehicles and more specifcaly
Fresh Water / Electronic Damege
I would like to discuss the issues using my personel vehicle
2001 Ford Explorer 4x4 EB
Vehicle runs and drives
Check Enigne Light ON
NON of the interior Electronics or Electric component works
Wipers
windows
locks
heater control (digital)
Speedometer
Stereo Sytem
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check your vehicle
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Fri, 01 October 2004 21:11
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Have you guys seen that "Check your vehicle" program some shops are using now? It seems like a really good idea and I'm sure it alleviates talking on the phone and trying to keep customers informed all day. Look here:
http://www.autowatch.com/samplesites.htm
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i read an article in ABRN that graded insurance co's in the state of oregon, a few shops, 30 comes to mind. they listed from the best to worst on a A+ thru D- system.....
if it could be done, it would be neet to see that done on this board, as DRP and non DRP shops participated. it would be great to see those grades from across the country and not just one state. state farm came up best and farmers came out the worst even from there DRP shops. and is farmers C.O.D program the same in all states?
Terry Phelps
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Blend within panel
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Fri, 22 October 2004 16:02
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For those of you not on my mailing list, here is my latest column. Collision Repairers Hammer One More Nail Into Coffin
http://www.bodyshopsolutions.com/blog/
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| Topic: www.autobodystore.com i keep getting page cannot be displayed.. |
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| Topic: Sherwin Williams concours China! |
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Sherwin Williams concours China!
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Thu, 11 November 2004 02:21
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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Chosen as Exclusive Refinish Paint Supplier to Cadillac in China
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. was recently selected as the sole refinish paint supplier for Cadillac by the Shanghai General Motors Company in China.
Think they need any help moving?
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Mon, 22 November 2004 23:00
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Is anyone activly involved in the program, if you are how is it going and do you see much benefit from it?
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| Topic: Latest Column Posted: Time For a Pep Talk |
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| Topic: Policy change Texas----must repair at insurer shop for coverage |
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Policy change Texas----must repair at insurer shop for coverage
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Mon, 27 December 2004 14:26
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http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/commish/talkauto.html
It's here. HMO in the collision industry.
Renders the question of what repairs, how, aftermarket parts, labor rates, estimating systems, moot.
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| Topic: MSDS Sheets and other safety regulations |
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| Topic: new meaning to the word compact car |
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Mon, 10 January 2005 22:00
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"Progressive Thinks I'm a Crook Because I Made a Profit." Now making a profit by marking up a sublet bill is committing fraud. It just keeps on getting better.
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| Topic: Looking for a great estimator/manager? |
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| Topic: Anyone heard or on the Schneider Insurance DRP program through Certified First?? |
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Anyone heard or on the Schneider Insurance DRP program through Certified First??
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Just curious.......tain't never heeered of them before.
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| Topic: OFF TOPIC ..:.. Social Security |
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OFF TOPIC ..:.. Social Security
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I believe a few High level members of our past & current Federal Government need to be doing some Serous Jail Time!
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Press Release Source: Allen W. Smith
Bush Acknowledges Looting of Social Security Trust Fund Says Author of 'The Looting of Social Security'
Saturday February 12, 8:22 am ET
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "President Bush has finally acknowledged what I have been saying throughout his entire presidency," says economist and author Allen W. Smith. "The $1.6 trillion of Social Security surplus money, that is supposed to be in the trust fund waiting for the retirement of the baby boomers has all been spent on other government programs and replaced with worthless non-marketable government IOU's." Smith, the author of "The Looting of Social Security: How The Government Is Draining America's Retirement Account," (Carroll and Graf, 2004) has been waging an uphill battle to alert the public to the fact that Bush and his predecessors have been spending Social Security money as if it were general fund revenue, in violation of federal law. Smith also charges that President Bush is continuing to illegally spend approximately $400 million of Social Security money each and every day.
Smith was shocked when Bush on Wednesday said, "The money-payroll taxes going into the Social Security are spent. They're spent on benefits and they're spent on government programs. There is no trust." Smith thought that the truth had just accidentally slipped out when the president let down his guard and strayed from the script. But when Bush made similar statements on Thursday in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania, Smith concluded that the administration was going to begin using the empty trust fund as part of the effort to convince the public that Social Security is in crisis.
In the Pennsylvania speech, Bush said, "Every dime that goes in from payroll taxes is spent. It's spent on retirees, and if there's excess, it's spent on government programs. The only thing that Social Security has is a pile of IOUs from one part of the government to the next."
Smith said, "I have been doing everything in my power over the past four years to convince the public that Bush was illegally spending every dollar of Social Security surplus in direct violation of his many promises during the 2000 presidential campaign not to touch the Social Security money, and his solemn pledge during his State of the Union Address on February 27, 2001 'To make sure the retirement savings of America's seniors are not diverted in any other program.'"
"From my perspective," Smith continued, "President Bush clearly admitted to looting the Social Security trust fund in three separate speeches this week. I suspect that he and his advisers took a calculated risk that by revealing the ongoing looting that has taken place over the past 20 years he would have more ammunition for his current campaign to undermine Social Security. But I think he made a big political mistake. When America's workers realize that they have been the victims of the greatest fraud ever perpetrated against the American people by their government, I think there will be an angry public outcry demanding that the looting be stopped and that the money already looted be paid back to the trust fund and invested in marketable Treasury bonds. If that is done, Social Security will then be able to pay full benefits until 2042."
CONTACT: Barbara Rugel (863) 206-4431 or Allen W. Smith (863) 206-4292;
email: ironwoodas@aol.com
Website: http://www.lootingsocialsecurity.com
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click
appropriate link.
Allen W. Smith, Ph.D.
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/ud_public.jsp?userid=350721
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| Topic: My Latest Column: AIG Appraiser Does Not Play Well With Others |
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My Latest Column: AIG Appraiser Does Not Play Well With Others
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"AIG Appraiser Does Not Play Well With Others" An AIG appraiser is going the extra mile to keep his estimates low and his superiors happy. He is putting himself and his company at risk.http://www.bodyshopsolutions.com/blog/
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| Topic: Explain to me the plumbers or HVAC billing methods. |
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Explain to me the plumbers or HVAC billing methods.
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I have required the service of both of those fields. In both instances , they pulled out a company supplied folder with laminated pages that listed the operation in DOLLAR amounts not LABOR UNITS. This price included the price of part and the labor. A common example in the HVAC field would be $250 to change out a blower motor in a furnace. It would list the part as $50 and the rest as labor. At $70 an hour that would be almost a 3 hour operation, yet it took actually an hour. It's funny when using THEIR COMPANY GUIDE , how long it would take them to tell you what their labor rate was. Either the techs who were paid hourly were naive to the whole flat rate system or they knew I was on to them. Either way, it's funny how only the automotive sector gets all the negative press.
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| Topic: Sending reports to the Moderator |
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Sending reports to the Moderator
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Sat, 19 February 2005 21:35
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If you send a report to the Moderator, please make sure that you are signed in. If you are not, the message is reported by Anonymous and I have no way of knowing who to respond to. If you need immediate assistance, please email me by clicking on the moderator name next to the forums on the main page.
Thanks!
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Fox Collision
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Tue, 01 March 2005 19:52
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Any one in the mid-west familiar with this company. I have heard nothing but good news about them. I want to move back to the midwest, and was wondering if anybody knows anything. I understand they are about to open a super body shop in the KC area.
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I tire of hearing-"But that or such B.S. labor op. or cheapshot method is Indstry Standard" from these kiddy adjusters--Will some one out there find and post a copy of these non-existent "standards" please---I have asked for copies of such from these dummies just to enjoy them squirming about for an answer!!!!
One kid was so green he told me he would fax me when he got a copy of it from his supervisor's office!!!!!!!
Just don't order a pint of 1889L Lucite from this fellopw either!!
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Sat, 12 March 2005 02:17
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Is there any programs to getting your shop certified for domestic repairs such as GM,FORD ect?
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Propane consumption
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Tue, 15 March 2005 15:03
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I just finished having a 1000 gallon propane tank put in for my booth. I believe the burner is 1.2 million BTU. Natural gas and oil weren't options for me. Realistically, for guys that use theirs every day, how often do you have your tank refilled?
I know production, frequency of use, and climate are going to fluctuate the consumption considerably, but are there any rough numbers on how far you go on each tank?
I am trying to job cost the use of it per car, and I'm hoping somebody has some estimates. If not its cool.
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Is this hilarious or what!? Talk about SPIN! I can't get the whole story cause I'm not currently subscribing to Collision Week. Can anybody else fill us in to the rest of the story?
Insurers Call New Illinois Anti-Steering Bill 'Anti-Consumer'
A new Illinois anti-steering bill has been introduced this month which is drawing harsh criticism from insurance companies. The state has also introduced a new twist on insurer-owned shop disclosure
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| Topic: 2005 monte carlo ls left side quarter panel |
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I have a 2005 monte carlo Ls in the shop.Its hit on the left quarter hard,I got all the inner quarter peices,wheelhouse ect. The left quarter has been on back order for 2 months now. What im wondering is whats the differance between the 04-05 quarter panels? I know the 04-05 trunk lid is they did a way with the key hole. 2002-2004 left quarter are available. any suggestions? I need to get this car out of my shop!
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Had one of my customers get hit by a Digressive victim policy holder---luckily my guy's own company rose to the occasion to handle the claim and subrogate Digress- When my customer called to inform me that Digress had sent already sent (2 to 3 days)him a check, I told him that something is obviously wrong, due to the usual fight and whine they put up in efforts to skate a claim. I was right, The old fellow pulled out the check from his company, fine, then takes the Digress check the rest of the way out of it's envelope, to find the damm thing is NOT SIGNED!!!
He looked at me somewhat stunned and said, you were right, they are a real piece of work just as you said they would be...
I had a nice chat with the dipding that sent that useless check. That was to merely keep fresh in their ingrained minds just how low, cheap and CAPA thay are---I guess that is why any time one of my people inform them that their vehicle is in our shop for repairs they are informed that A. I am invariably two weeks behind, B.they have had difficulty with me, C.They will put their lein holder on their check---Doesn't work, call them down in the middle of the scam and they fold---And D. They have 150 shops in our area that 'work' with them-----Maybe that is why it took seven hours of one of our tow trucks dragging a Digressive insured all over town to have six shops refuse a Digressive job, the seventh one finally did..Nice tow bill!! 168 miles and an hour and a half wait time!!Keep up the good work boys!!!The owner was just astounded that her coverage was so questionable that we would not get involved either----
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| Topic: new look ay Decree Of 1963?? |
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Posts: 29
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new look ay Decree Of 1963??
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Sat, 26 March 2005 17:11
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Just what did happen to that decree anyway-Glad one us brought this thought up- It is an interesting document---Dealers were to give 25 off on parts---independent adjusters were to be just that--INDEPENDENT- flat rate manuals were to be out of the picture repairers were to be left to do their work and be paid for it!
Saturn gives us a flat 15 off- Company adjusters threaten insured with the phrase--"that is all you get because some cheapshot shop will fix it for that", Companies are trying to do the dictating--and all of the other decreed illegal stuff is still hapening.....
We, as the repairer, are end responsible and liable for the saftey and quality of our product, as p-poorly supported with repair information and method by the automakers as it is...
We would have difficulty in a court of law explaining to a jury of 12 dummies who were not bright enough to skate jury duty. We did not replace an airbag sensor and killed someone because a 21 year old company adjuster knew more than we did, refusing our experienced and behind the 8-ball input- Scary hypothetical but entirely possible situation isn't it----???
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| Topic: FIND CONSENT DECREE OF 1963 AT: |
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Posts: 29
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FIND CONSENT DECREE OF 1963 AT:
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Sun, 27 March 2005 03:45
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GO TO www.consentdecree.com. VERY INTERESTING
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Times are Changing
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Sat, 02 April 2005 01:27
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I'm Still a newcomer to this board but it looks like a few strong messangers only speak.
It's a big (dog eat dog) world out there and times are changing...
Makes you wonder how things will be in the future, are the old adjusters going to put uniforms on and try to save it, or will the cars start fixing themselves?
It can only go so far....
Hello look at the stats, Good Techs (hard to find) are getting out because they are not dumb. After all this is a skilled trade. (forgotten?) Much more than say carpenter/plumber/electrician. Upgraded skills each year for auto body. But again Insurance Stronghold.
Preaching to the choir?
I'm sure I am to the ones that are listening.
My prediction...
Look at your estimates, Insurance companies are beginning to follow acts of Progressive (set low ball estimates for cheap rates) in due time.
Where are you and your shop...
Will they give in? Keep in mind..
Volume makes them, (Prefferd list) Job detailed quality cost estimates make the tech and the customer.
So, Where are you again?
Think about it....(hint..More work for less money)
Conclusion...should you be a slave to the trade?
P.S. Good luck finding techs in the future, (i.e. more money in driving trucks. etc)
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ADP Customer Database
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Fri, 29 April 2005 16:08
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Do any of you know if there is a way to print the ADP customer database?
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| Topic: Has anyone read this one yet? |
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Posts: 295
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| Topic: LET'S HAVE SOME REAL FUN |
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Posts: 29
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LET'S HAVE SOME REAL FUN
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I need info on the Iowa Auto body Assn. Any one know who to contact?? ALso, is there any such assn other than the Ins bought SCRS in Missouri? Post info please, Thanx
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They had a state farm bear walking up and down and the people beside me had this dog that went besurk every time it came near..I guess its true they can sense evil. I wish I had my camera ready for that one.
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