Exclusive Auto Collision Named AASP/NJ Body Shop of the Year

Dec. 14, 2015

Dec. 14, 2015—Exclusive Auto Collision in Ramsey, N.J., was recognized as the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) recipient of the Stan Wilson Body Shop of the Year award.

The award, given annually, was named in honor of the late AASP/NJ board member.

The award was given to Exclusive Auto Collision owner Anthony Lake for his certifications, dedication to shop improvement and his consistent battles in the court system to challenge some of the everyday obstacles that shops face from insurers.

“I was honored to be chosen to be the Body Shop of the Year this year,” said Lake. “It means a lot to me and my employees for their dedication and the hard work that we put into repairing vehicles safely and properly.”

“I’ve invested a lot in equipment and training in the last 10 years so I can stay ahead of the game as far as the new technology,” Lake added. “I think I was chosen for this award because of that and because of my ongoing commitment to the industry as far as dealing with the insurance industry’s stranglehold on us. I’m fighting back against that every day to try and show them that you can no longer repair cars for the Labor Rates that they’re offering. I look forward to continuing my fight with the insurance industry until this gets corrected.”

“Tony is one of those guys that stands up when other people can’t,” said Jeff McDowell, AASP/NJ president. “The association has been supportive of his efforts and we’re glad he’s on our side, because he’s a fighter. That’s what you need to make a difference.”

Sponsored Recommendations

Best Body Shop and the 360-Degree-Concept

Spanesi ‘360-Degree-Concept’ Enables Kansas Body Shop to Complete High-Quality Repairs

ADAS Applications: What They Are & What They Do

Learn how ADAS utilizes sensors such as radar, sonar, lidar and cameras to perceive the world around the vehicle, and either provide critical information to the driver or take...

Banking on Bigger Profits with a Heavy-Duty Truck Paint Booth

The addition of a heavy-duty paint booth for oversized trucks & vehicles can open the door to new or expanded service opportunities.

Boosting Your Shop's Bottom Line with an Extended Height Paint Booths

Discover how the investment in an extended-height paint booth is a game-changer for most collision shops with this Free Guide.