A federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio returned two indictments charging Japanese automotive parts companies, their U.S. subsidiaries, and a total of five executives for their alleged participation in international conspiracies to eliminate competition in the sale of automotive parts sold in the United States and elsewhere, […]
Mitchell Integrates Build Sheet Data in WorkCenter Total Loss Solution
Mitchell International released the latest version of the WorkCenter Total Loss solution that integrates vehicle build sheet data when identifying the exact trim and options on available comparable vehicles, resulting in more accurate vehicle values. “At Mitchell we’re constantly challenging ourselves to think creatively about ways to deliver greater value to our customers, and the […]
CCC Integrates Appointment Setting and Automatic Reminders in UpdatePlus
CCC Information Services Inc. announced the availability of the new version of CCC ONE UpdatePlus that includes the ability for collision repair facilities to schedule customer appointments within the software platform, send automated email or text appointment confirmations to customers, and send automatic reminders on the day of the appointment. With integrated appointment setting and […]
NSF International Launches New Certification for Fender Liners
NSF International has certified Great Bestcam’s (GBC) fender liners under the NSF Automotive Parts Certification Program. Great Bestcam’s GBC fender liners have met the stringent quality and performance standards through rigorous facility audits and parts testing and can use the NSF mark on the liners. To earn certification, GBC fender liners were independently reviewed and […]
Concours Collision Centres Opens Fourth Location in Calgary
Concours Collision Centres has opened a fourth location in Calgary, expanding to the South Trail Auto Mall in one of the city’s fastest growing areas. With the new facility, Concours, which has been in business for 35 years, will have the capacity to repair over 5,000 vehicles a year. “From the deep north to the […]
Volkwagen Opens New Parts Distribution Center, Training Center in California
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) announced the grand opening of its new $6.8 million Pacific Northwest Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Rocklin, Calif. The company also confirmed that it will invest an estimated $4.5 million to open a new training center in Eastvale, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles. These facilities, which represent an […]
1Collision Network Adds New Supplier Partners
1Collision Network announced that Spanesi Americas, Collision Diagnostic Services, AllData, and Meridian Dealer Services have joined the growing list of 1Collision Network strategic partners. “Spanesi Americas is very pleased to have a strategic partnership with 1Collision,” said Timothy Morgan, Managing Director of Spanesi Americas. “I look forward to growing with 1Collision and providing quality and […]
BASF Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Houston Competence Center
Chris Toomey, BASF Senior Vice President, Coatings Solutions North America, welcomed guests and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for BASF’s new Houston competence center along with members of the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce and real estate developer Trammel Crow in Houston, Texas on June 7. The highlight of the open house was the […]
Certified Collision Group Adds New Mexico MSO to its Network
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the addition of Car Crafters Collision Centers in Albuquerque, N.M. to its network. Owned and managed by CEO Jim Guthrie, Car Crafters provides collision repair, mechanical and auto glass services from their five locations in Montano and Carmony in the North Valley. “CCG provides Car Crafters a unique and […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in Washington State
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Hi-Tech Olympia, a 7,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility, in Olympia, Wash. to its network. This shop is the sixth full-functioning location for owner Tracey Copeland. Adding the Olympia location allows him to expand his footprint and bridge the gap between his locations in Tacoma […]