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LKQ Reports Revenue of $3.7 Billion in First Quarter

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall revenue up 11%, but organic revenue was lower as record warm weather in U.S. negatively impacted repairable claims volume. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) today reported revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $3.7 billion, an increase of 10.6% compared to $3.3 billion for the first quarter of 2023. For the first quarter of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

AASP/NJ Bodywork Bowl Winners Announced

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) announced the winners of Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition held during the recent NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. For the second year in a row, this fun and friendly competition once again exceeded expectations last month, drawing in 70 competitors who displayed their skills in […]

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

Utah Collision Repair Facility Owner Supports Federal Design Patent Reform in CAR Coalition Video

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a new video from the CAR Coalition, independent collision repair facility owner Greg Southwick, from Falcon Collision and Customs in Grantsville, Utah, explains the real-life impacts of vehicle manufacturer design patents, underscoring his support for federal right to repair solutions. In the video embedded above, Southwick describes a recent challenge replacing a truck hood […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, Design Patents, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, U.S. House of Representatives

SCA Claims Services Announces Directors of Quality Assurance and Recruiting

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services announced the appointment of Max Alwag as the company’s new Quality Assurance Director and Suzette Gallant as its Director of Recruiting. Alwag’s hiring underscores SCA’s unwavering commitment to accuracy and cost containment in insurance claim estimates, and enhancing the integrity and reliability of its delivered services. Alwag brings more than 30 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Appraisal

Certified Collision Group Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Addition of performance platforms will support CCG’s national network of independent collision repair center operators. The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced the acquisition of Square One Systems and Coyote Vision Group. “CCG is excited to welcome Square One and the Coyote Vision Group to our portfolio. Square One has demonstrated over 40 years of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Certified Collision Group, Coyote Vision Group, Square One Systems

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Bakersfield, California, Adds Board Member

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces addition of Barrett Callaghan to Board of Directors. Crash Champions today announced the company has expanded its team to the Bakersfield, Calif., market with the acquisition of Family Motors Auto Body. Located at 6860 District Blvd. in Bakersfield the acquisition was effective April 12. “We are thrilled to expand our team to the Bakersfield […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Board of Directors, California, Crash Champions, People

Marine Corps Veteran Opens New Maaco Facility in Missouri

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco announced the opening of a new Maaco location at 1510 Progress W. Lane, in O’Fallon, Missouri. Quincy Land, owner of the 12,000 square foot Maaco facility in O’Fallon, joins the Maaco franchise family with a background that includes a master’s degree of science in business, 20 years of dedicated service as a gunnery sergeant […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO, Missouri, Network Affiliations

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Testifies on Vehicle Repair Data Access

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On April 18, Dan Jasnow, representing MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, testified at the Ninth DMCA Triennial Rulemaking in support of the proposed Class 7 Exemption, which would give consumers greater access to their vehicle’s data for repair and maintenance. This new exemption (Class 7 – Computer Programs – Vehicle Operational Data) would provide vehicle owners and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copyright, Data Access, DMCA, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair

Applications Opens for Collision Industry Foundation Standing Committee Membership

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced it is accepting applications for those interested in joining a CIF standing committee. Casey Steffen, CIF Vice President, said “This is a great way to play an active role in the foundation and support the CIF’s mission to secure and distribute donations to individuals who have experienced significant losses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation

Interview: Dave Cottrell, Northeast Ohio I-CAR Volunteer Committee Chair

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cottrell details the 200+ mile ultra-marathon he will run starting April 25 to raise funds for collision repair schools in Ohio. Over six days starting April 25, I-CAR Northeast Ohio Committee chair and instructor, Dave Cottrell, will be competing in the Coast to Coaster ultra-marathon race where he will be running across the state of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, I-CAR, Interview, Ohio

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