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Pennsylvania Collision Repair Shop Owner Ordered to Pay $435,000 Restitution in False Insurance Claims Case

July 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shop operator receives sentence 7-years restrictive probation in addition to requirement for financial restitution to insurers. The owner of the Chalfont Collision Center was sentenced on Monday, July 10 to restrictive probation and ordered to pay more than $435,000 in restitution to the five insurance companies he defrauded by submitting nearly 300 false insurance claims […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Pennsylvania

Jeff Murray Named Chief Financial Officer at Boyd Group

July 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD) announced the appointment of Jeff Murray as Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Murray has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 1, 2023. “Since the beginning of 2023, Jeff has been able to seamlessly take on the position of Interim CFO, and we are pleased to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, People

Solera Unveils Web Browser-Based Intelligent Triage for First Notice of Loss

July 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Global Corp announced the launch of its web browser-based Intelligent Triage solution, eliminating the need for extensive integrations or software installations. This global visual intelligence service empowers claims handlers to swiftly and accurately assess whether a damaged vehicle is repairable or a total loss, right from the First Notice of Loss (FNOL). Insurers can […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FNOL, Solera

Auto Care Association Calls Right to Repair Agreement by ASA, SCRS, and Auto Alliance ‘Thinly Veiled Attempt to Confuse Lawmakers and Drivers’

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Coalitions supporting right to repair legislation also critical. MEMA calls agreement step in the right direction and offers suggestions on legislation. The Auto Care Association released a statement July 11 objecting to the right to repair agreement between the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Alliance for Automotive Innovation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, CAR Coalition, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair, Right to Repair Coalition, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

ASA, SCRS and Alliance for Automotive Innovation Announce Right to Repair Agreement

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Three associations say agreement assures independents have access to information needed to repair vehicles and consumer choice. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced they have reached an agreement on automotive right to repair that the groups say builds upon previous agreements to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Progressive Selects Mitchell’s Estimating Platform for Truck Appraisals

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced that Progressive Insurance has implemented Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax to help better manage appraisals of collision-damaged light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Progressive is the largest U.S. insurer of commercial autos, with 16% market share in 2022. “With Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax, we can better serve our customers—increasing appraiser efficiency […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Heavy Duty Trucks, Mitchell International, Progressive

New Jersey Toughens Auto Theft Laws

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a series of bills to continue the fight to combat auto theft in the state. The four bills strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks. “Every person should be able to feel safe and secure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, New Jersey, Vehicle Theft

AASP/NJ Says Association’s Healthcare Plan Saving Members Money

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is pleased to report much success with its health insurance plan offered exclusively to members of the association who are in good standing. The plan is a benefit to AASP/NJ members that the association says is not only providing collision repair shops thousands of dollars […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Health Insurance, Member Benefits, New Jersey

Toyota Auto Insurance Expands to Colorado, Georgia and Oregon

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota’s auto insurance is now available in 11 states as it continues its national rollout. Toyota Auto Insurance, the vehicle manufacturer’s branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in the states of Colorado, Georgia and Oregon. Introduced in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. The insurance may […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Georgia, Openings, Oregon, Toyota Insurance Management Solutions

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Minnesota

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, the multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced the acquisition of a Maaco Franchise in Fridley, Minn.  “Our mission has been to be the reliable choice in collision repair and provide excellent customer service and I believe that Classic Collision will uphold that mission” stated Andy McClure former owner of Maaco […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, MAACO, Minnesota

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