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ASE Offers Three Ways to Take Certification Tests as Fall Testing Period Ends December 31

December 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In-person, online and renewal app options make technician certification process more accessible. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) now offers three ways for service professionals to take certification or recertification tests. ASE in-person testing is available throughout the year and is conducted days, nights, and weekends at more than 450 secured, proctored Prometric […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

Lemonade Car Insurance Launches in Texas

December 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lemonade (NYSE:LMND), the digital insurance company powered by AI and social impact, announced the launch of Lemonade Car in Texas, making it the latest state to offer the company’s telematics-enabled car insurance and also the full suite of Lemonade insurance products. Texas is the second largest private passenger auto insurance market in the U.S. Lemonade […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lemonade, Openings, Texas

Car ADAS Announces DCR Systems is its Newest Licensee in Ohio

December 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owners of DCR Systems open calibration facility in existing collision repair center. Car ADAS Solutions announced the addition of its first licensee in Ohio, Calibration Connection. Located in Mentor, Ohio, the facility is operated by DCR Systems, owned by Michael Giarrizzo and Cheryl Boswell. “We are excited to have Michael Giarrizzo, Cheryl Boswell and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS, DCR Systems, Network Affiliations, Ohio

3M and IBIS Promote Collision Repair Safety, Skills and Standards Through Partnership

December 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M announced it will extend its longstanding partnership with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS). As the only automotive materials repair provider at the top level of partnership for IBIS events, 3M will continue to serve as an IBIS Global Partner for the next three years. The agreement enables 3M to be at the forefront […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Agreements Signed, International Bodyshop Industry Symposium

IAA Opens New Branches in Minnesota and Maryland

December 15, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced the opening of new branches in Minnesota and Maryland. IAA Minneapolis South (MN) is the second branch in Minnesota and provides significant inventory storage and updated facilities to serve the growing needs of the Twin Cities area. IAA Elkton (MD), the state’s fifth branch, supports growing demand in Baltimore and northern […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Maryland, Minnesota, Openings

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up Over 12% in November Compared to Last Year

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The rate of increase in auto body repair prices is down from last month and the all-time high in July but continues above the rate of inflation. The most recent government figures on inflation through November released Tuesday, December 13 show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is above the rate of […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, consumer price index, Inflation

Crash Champions Acquires First Collision Repair Center in Connecticut

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC today announced the organization has expanded to its 36th state, acquiring Andrade Motorcar located at 975 Campbell Avenue in West Haven, Conn. Crash Champions operates more than 590 collision repair centers. “I am excited to bring the Crash Champions team to Connecticut, a vibrant state and natural next step for our continued […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Crash Champions

Safelite Group Acquires Premium Auto Glass in Colorado

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Premium Auto Glass headquartered in Denver, Colo. The transaction was completed on Friday, December 9. “We’re pleased to welcome the Premium Auto Glass team to Safelite,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “This acquisition is a terrific addition to our business bringing together two companies […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Safelite

Axalta Named Preferred Paint Partner at 57 Steer Automotive Group UK Sites

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it signed a multi-year agreement with Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest independently owned vehicle repair organization. Under the terms of the agreement, Axalta is the single preferred paint partner, supplying its premium refinish brand Standox to Steer Automotive Group’s 57 UK sites. “This new partnership demonstrates our shared goals of building […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

CCC Partners with Zendrive to Connect Crash Data to Claims

December 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NYSE:CCCS) announced that Zendrive is the newest mobility risk intelligence provider to join the CCC network. Insurance customers of the two companies will be able to seamlessly connect smartphone-centric crash detection data with CCC’s claims management solutions, helping to improve and speed claims outcomes. CCC works with more than 300 U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, FNOL, Telematics, Zendrive

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