Preliminary results show improvement over June but index remains below year ago levels. The Index of Consumer Sentiment was up just over one index point from June according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The preliminary July result of 61.8 was up 1.1 points, or 1.8%, from 60.7 in June. The preliminary July […]
CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Riverside, California
CSN Collision announced the addition of CSN Riverside Auto Repair, founded in 2024 by automotive enthusiasts Brian Perez and Michael Vu, as the newest collision repair center to join the network. The facility served the California communities of Riverside and Montclair. Perez and Vu launched the business with a clear mission: to combine the knowledge […]
General Motors Insurance Available in Three New States
General Motors Insurance announced it has expanded to three new states including Arkansas, Colorado and Louisiana. The expansion brings the total number of states where its auto insurance is available to 17. General Motors Insurance is currently available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, […]
PPG Links Estimating and Paint Management Software for Commercial Repair Shops
PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) announced it has integrated its AdjustRite estimating platform with the PaintManager XI color management software to reduce duplicatative data entry for commercial vehicle repair shops to improve efficienty. The integration allows repair facilities to automatically transfer estimate data from AdjustRite into PaintManager XI, eliminating duplicate data entry when tracking paint […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up Month-Over-Month in May
Production was up compared to the previous month for the third month in a row but remains down slightly from last year. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary May collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up […]
Leader of National Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Pleads Guilty, Admits to Selling More Than $600 Million in Stolen Goods
A New Jersey man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in the Northern District of Oklahoma to leading a multi-state operation that stole thousands of catalytic converters from private vehicles and sold them on a secondary market for millions of dollars, based on the value of the precious metals that the converters contain. Navin Khanna, […]
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires 7 Genden Auto Parts Stores in New England
Fisher Auto Parts announced the acquisition of Genden Auto Parts, a second-generation family business with over 70 years of service. This acquisition significantly strengthens Fisher Auto Parts’ presence in the New England market. Genden Auto Parts operates seven locations across western Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, southern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. John Lamoureux, owner of Genden […]
GoAuto Insurance Begins Operations in Georgia
GoAuto Insurance received approval from the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner and began issuing auto insurance policies in the state July 14. The Baton Rouge-based direct-to-consumer insurer now operates in five states: Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Alabama and Georgia. “Becoming licensed in Georgia and going live with policy issuance is a significant […]
Auto Care Association Hosting July 31 Cybersecurity Webinar for Small Business Members
The Auto Care Association will host a webinar July 31 aimed at helping organizations improve their cybersecurity practices without requiring technical expertise. The session, titled Reducing Risk and Enhancing Readiness: Practical Cybersecurity for Every Organization, runs from 2-3 p.m. (EDT) and targets businesses of all sizes in the automotive aftermarket industry. Daniel Eliot, lead for […]
AASP/NJ Plans Business Management Workshops for August 20, September 24
Two events will cover employee handbooks and financial optimization strategies The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host two membership events in August and September focused on business management tools for repair shop owners and managers. The first event, scheduled for Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m., will be a virtual seminar […]
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