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Fenix Parts Acquires Auto Recycler in San Antonio, Texas

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parent LLC, operating as Fenix Parts, announced the acquisition of Assured Auto Parts in San Antonio, Texas. This move is a key step in Fenix Parts’ efforts to grow its presence in the state to better serve its customers in a thriving market. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Assured Auto Parts into the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Texas

Insurance Association Support Proposed Chicago Towing Ordinance

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) support the new towing proposal by Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward) to combat rogue towing in Chicago. The new proposal builds upon the ordinance that was introduced by Villegas and passed by the Chicago City Council […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Chicago, Regulations, Towing

Wayne Gretzky to Keynote AAPEX Breakfast

April 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will headline the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2025 Keynote Breakfast, according to an announcement made today. The event will feature a moderated discussion titled Getting into the Hall of Fame: What it Takes, focusing on lessons applicable to the automotive aftermarket industry. Gretzky, who holds numerous offensive records in professional […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAPEX, Auto Care Association

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Declined in March

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index shows seasonal decline despite strong demand. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were lower in March compared to February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 202.6, which is also a decrease of 0.2% from a year ago and also lower than the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mannheim Used Vehicle Value Index, Used Vehicle Prices

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Washington State

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Renton Collision Center in Renton, Wash. The family-owned and operated repair facility has served the Northwest for over two decades. With the acquisition, Classic operates 325 collision repair centers nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Axalta Receives Two Edison Awards

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Irus Scan and MyColor recognized among most innovative new products in the world. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced that it has won two 2025 Edison Awards. Axalta Irus Scan won Silver in the Automotive Materials category and Axalta’s MyColor won Bronze in the Automotive Materials category. This is the seventh consecutive year that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems, Spectrophotometer

AASP/NJ Celebrates Winners of Third Annual NORTHEAST Bodywork Bowl

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST 2025 Automotive Services Show featured the best of the best at its Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition – a highlight on the show floor for the third consecutive year. The third iteration of the fun and friendly competition once again drew crowds of spectators to watch as collision repair professionals jumped into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition, Northeast Trade Show

Erie Insurance Survey Says 14% of Americans Have Fallen Asleep While Driving

April 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sleep deprived drivers are turning America’s roadways into danger zones with potentially costly consequences. A new survey sponsored by Erie Insurance found that 14% of Americans have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, a recipe for solo crashes and multi-vehicle collisions. This alarming statistic is magnified by ERIE data that indicates a steady increase […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Erie Insurance

Dealership Body Shop Sales at Record Levels in 2024

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities was up slightly after six years of declines. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was up in 2024 and reported record sales levels. The increase in the dealership body shop population follows six […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Revenue, National Automobile Dealers Association, Shop Population

UK’s Steer Automotive Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Steer Automotive Group, the UK-based multiple collision repair shop operator, announced the acquisition of React Accident Repair Group Limited, which operates two sites under The Paint & Bodyshop Hull and React Accident Repair Scunthorpe in eastern England. This acquisition supports the group strategy to strengthen its presence across the East Riding of Yorkshire and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

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