Auto policies in force set another new record. Combined ratio up year over year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 26,299,000 in September, an increase of 3,445,600 or 15.1% from 22,803,500 in September 2024. The September total personal auto policies in force set another new record […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Texas
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Fawbush Body Shop in Livingston, Texas. Fawbush Body Shop has served Livingston and the surrounding communities for over 30 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Ga., operates 351 collision repair facilities nationwide.
AASP/NJ Announces 2026 Northeast Show to be Held March 20-22
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that the NORTHEAST 2026 Automotive Services Show will return to the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. on March 20–22, 2026. Now in its 49th year, NORTHEAST stands as the largest automotive and collision repair trade show of its kind and the second-largest […]
Abra Names Doug Sharp 2025 Franchisee of the Year
Abra announced Doug Sharp, owner of two South Dakota locations, as its 2025 Franchisee of the Year at the Ascend 2025 Conference on Oct. 14. The award recognizes franchisees who demonstrate operational performance, community involvement and brand alignment. Sharp operates Abra franchise locations in Watertown and Brookings,S.D. He joined the Abra network in 2008 after […]
UK Insurers Pay $268 Million to Motorists in Settlement for Underpaid Claims
British motor insurers will compensate an estimated 270,000 customers a total of £200 million ($268.5 million) after regulators found the companies underpaid claims for stolen and totaled vehicles. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in September that insurers made automatic deductions for assumed pre-existing damage without proper justification, violating rules on fair claims handling. The […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in First Half of October
While down month-over-month, prices were up slightly compared to October 2024. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased from September in the first 15 days of October. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 203.6, showing a gain of 0.4% from the full month of October 2024. The […]
ProColor Collision Adds Two Locations in Los Angeles Market
ProColor Collision has added two collision repair facilities to its U.S. network in the Los Angelese, Calif. market., converting former Lee’s Collision Centers shops in Westwood and Mid-City to the ProColor brand. The additions follow the September 2024 rebrand of an Adams Boulevard location owned by Dean Factor, who partnered with Regional Manager Edgar Isaac […]
Puget Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Oregon
J&W Auto Body, located in McMinnville, Ore., has been acquired by Puget Collision. Focus Advisors, which specializes in collision repair mergers and acquisitions, advised J&W Auto Body on the transaction announced October 14. Terms were not disclosed. “From day one, our goal was simple: do excellent work, stand behind it, and treat people right,” said […]
Car ADAS Solutions Adds Nevada Calibration Center to Network
Car ADAS Solutions has expanded into Nevada with a new 4,000-square-foot advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration center in Reno, operated by franchisee Alpine ADAS under owner Jonas Grant. Grant, who owns two RNR Tire Express franchises in Northern Nevada, identified the need for dedicated ADAS calibration services after experiencing delays at his tire stores due […]
Collision Repair Industry Red Carpet Awards Ceremony November 4 at Resorts World during SEMA Show
The annual Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards will take place Nov. 4 at a new venue, Resorts World’s Rose Ballroom, during the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The ceremony, which recognizes leaders and contributors in the collision repair industry, will follow the Collision Industry Conference scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
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