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We have had more interest in the apprentice program than ever before! Let’s not let COVID get in the way, sign up to be a host today! For most shops, students under 18 are covered by the high school automotive program’s workers comp. If you have any questions, reach out to us or your […]
By: Stan Creech Step out of your comfort one and try something new in your shop today. The adage “Keep doing the same thing, expect different results” is very true in every shop. It’s so easy to sit back on cruise control and let business take care of itself. In some shops, it may work […]
Businesses that do not enforce social distancing or require their employees to wear masks can now be reported in a new Yelp update that launched Tuesday. People will be able to report on the app whether social-distancing measures have been implemented and if staff are wearing masks through answering survey questions on the business’ page […]
CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community. A potential exposure means being a household contact or having close contact within 6 feet of an individual with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. […]
Image Credits: Jackie Niam / Getty Images A ballot measure passed by 75% of voters in Massachusetts has resolved a thorny question that could have widespread implications for the automotive industry: once a person buys a vehicle, they own all of its data. The measure, listed on the ballot as Question 1, amends and broadens a law that […]
By: Stan Creech, IGO President and Owner of Creech Import Repair Covid-19 What a roller coaster year 2020 has been and a game changer to say the least. The first quarter was business as usual, and then came late March and Covid-19. Compared to the events of 9/11, Covid seems to have affected our lives […]
IGONC is proud to add an annual lift certification program to assist our members in making sure they are keeping their shop safe and employees up to date on their lift safety procedures. For $25 per employee annually, your staff can go through an online certification program and earn a certificate from the Lift Safety […]
Frequency remained down 24-26% so far this year compared to 2019. On November 7, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported its third quarter earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the second largest auto insurer in the U.S. According to the company’s quarterly report, GEICO generated a pre-tax underwriting earnings of $276 million. The company reported […]
Coronavirus lockdowns in the U.S. dramatically impacted quarterly claims and losses in the first half of 2020. Earned car years, however, continued to grow. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) quantifies the historic impact of coronavirus lockdowns on private passenger collision claims and losses during the […]
Since March, millions of small businesses have obtained forgivable loans through a key federal program to help meet payroll and other basic expenses. It’s been a life-saver for many of them during the economic meltdown caused by the pandemic. It has also helped millions of workers stay on the job with a steady paycheck. Now […]
