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Oregon is poised to become one of the first states to explicitly extend consumer privacy protections to data collected by modern vehicles, following the passage of House Bill 3785 by both chambers of the state Legislature and the governor’s signature. The bill,...
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Because NWACA Wouldn’t Be NWACA Without You—Showing Up Matters At the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), we often say we’re stronger together—and we mean it. But that strength isn’t built over Zoom. It happens in classrooms, in hallways, on shop tours, and around...
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June 2025 collision corner Shops’ average backlog of work hits 4-year low. Not since the second quarter of 2021 has the average scheduling backlog of work at shops around the country been less than two weeks, but it has returned to that level after a nearly...
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No Summer Slowdown Here—NWACA Is Full Speed Ahead! While the rest of the world gears up for flip-flops and poolside breaks, the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA) is leaning into summer with purpose, planning, and plenty of opportunities to connect, grow, and lead....
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Results from the “Who Pays for What” surveys More than 1 in 5 shops now say they have billed insurers for the labor time required to set up and use a spectrophotometer, or color match camera, according to the quarterly “Who Pays for What?” survey completed earlier...
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Pete Harksell’s life is a testament to hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his community. From a young age, Pete demonstrated a strong work ethic, starting at just 12 years old by helping at his father’s auto repair shop. After...
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In the fast-paced world of auto repair, staying connected, informed, and supported makes all the difference. That’s exactly where the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA) shines. If you’re ready to elevate your business, build stronger relationships, and...
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Congratulations to longtime BTC Automotive Technology Instructor Dan Beeson for receiving a Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition Award from the American Association of Community Colleges! Dan is one of only 32 instructors nationwide to receive this year’s...
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Olympia, Washington – The Senate committee in Washington state has given a do-pass recommendation to a bill (SB 5721) that would require all auto insurance policies issued or renewed in that state as of next year to include a right to appraisal clause. The vote...
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Seattle, WA – March 21-23, 2025 – The Automotive Training Expo (ATE) 2025, held at the DoubleTree SeaTac Hilton Hotel, was a resounding success, bringing together over 700 attendees from across the West Coast Region and Canada. Participants from Alaska, Arizona,...
