Why Should You Join the Auto Body Association of Texas?
In the Spotlight
Consumer Complaint Forms
Do you have a client who was under-indemnified by an insurance company? Lets make change in Texas! ABAT is working hard to pass legislation for #SAFEREPAIRS and #FAIRAPPRAISAL during the 88th legislative session. While we still want you to collect consumer complaints, right now our top priority is making lawmakers aware of our issues and the legislation we are submitting to combat those issues. It is up to
2023 LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS
Can you spare 1 minute to change the industry forever? Fill out this very short form that will automatically email your lawmakers asking them to pass collision repair safety laws in Texas. EMAIL YOUR LAWMAKERS The Auto Body Association of Texas' number one priority is and always will be consumer safety. Sometimes that safety is physical and sometimes it is protection of their rights.
Because Every Body Shop Deserves to be Profitable
Trade Shows
Our Trade Shows highlight the latest products and trends in the collision repair industryTrade Shows
The main purpose of trade show events is to showcase a wide variety of options for attendees and business to engage and interact with each other while introducing them to the latest products and tools to benefit their business.
Regional Meetings
We provide education and team building for you and your staff.Regional Meetings
Our regional meetings provide educational opportunities provided by leaders in the collision repair industry. Gain an overview of the new products and procedures that are being requirements in our industry.
Collision Repairers
Devoted to the advancement of the collision repair industryCollision Repairers
The Auto Body Association of Texas is focused on serving you, the collision industry of Texas.
Awareness
Learn about Industry Trends and Share Best PracticesAwareness
ABAT provides a forum to communicate and discuss industry related issues, along with and Educational Platform to help ensure safe and proper
repairs.
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Our Core Values
ABAT seeks to give auto body shops a voice and a forum to communicate and discuss industry related issues along with the educational platform that ensures the safe and proper repair of today’s high-tech vehicles
Latest News
Texas bill demands independent survey of auto body labor rates, cracks down on steering
By John Huetter on April 14, 2017 The latest version of a Texas House bill would determine the state’s prevailing rate through a “transparent and unbiased” third-party labor rate survey. It also would prevent carriers from using coercion or most incentives — including a guarantee of no out-of-pocket costs — designed
Consumer Complaint Forms
Do you have a client who was under-indemnified by an insurance company? Lets make change in Texas! ABAT is working hard to pass legislation for #SAFEREPAIRS and #FAIRAPPRAISAL during the 88th legislative session. While we still want you to collect consumer complaints, right now our top priority is
ABAT Sponsors
The Auto Body Association of Texas graciously thanks these sponsors for their support of the collision industry
Focused on the Success of the Texas Collision Repair Industry
Our Members have access to databases that contain information on local labor rate surveys, discrepancies in estimating systems, P-page information, and more.
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