Respondents to our most recent survey indicate sales in August at best level compared to last year … [Read More...]
Research
U.S. Gasoline Consumption Up for Week Ending September 11
Weekly consumption at highest level since the start of the pandemic when compared to last year. The … [Read More...]
Features
UK-Based Nationwide Accident Repair Services Sold to Vehicle Rental and Accident Management Firm
Hurt by slowdown caused by pandemic the collision repair facility operator was placed in bankruptcy administration and sold. Sale includes 77 collision repair centers and three offices out of 110 total locations. PwC announced that Nationwide Accident Repair … [Read More...]
Interview: Pete Tagliapietra, NuGenIT an OEC Company
NuGenIT Founder details the synergies generated by the recent acquisition by OEConnection and how it will benefit expanded customer base. In July, OEConnection (OEC), announced the acquisition of NuGenIT, Inc., the software company specializing in body shop … [Read More...]
Las Vegas Man Indicted for Falsifying Collision Repair Center Tax Returns
Accountant alleged to have conspired with business owners to claim more than $11 million in false deductions from 2013-2015. A federal grand jury in Las Vegas, Nevada, returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging a Las Vegas man with conspiracy to … [Read More...]
Interview: Greg Horn, PartsTrader
Horn details statistics on the health of the collision repair industry parts supply chain in the wake of the pandemic as well as longer term issues facing the industry. When parts manufacturers started closing factories this past spring in the face of the … [Read More...]
Interview: Stacy Bartnik, Intertek
Intertek’s industry relations manager for the CAPA program details new initiatives including automotive sensor certification and headlight repair tab validation. In May, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it created a new standard for … [Read More...]