Six weeks after announcing its first fully branded site in Northern Ireland, Fix Auto UK announced the appointment of its inaugural repair center in the iconic Lake District. Irvings Bodyworks, with more than 10,000 sq. ft. based in the heart of the historic sea-side town of Workington, had joined the network and will operate as […]
NAPA Auto Parts and Universal Technical Institute Enter Strategic Alliance
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) and NAPA AUTO PARTS (NAPA) have joined forces to support the future of those seeking careers in the transportation and aftermarket auto repair industries. NAPA has become the preferred UTI auto parts supplier, which includes its best-in-class NAPA Autotech training program that will be available to faculty. NAPA will supply […]
CIF Announces Start of Annual Donor Program
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has called for the industry at large to participate in the Annual Donor program initiative which was launched earlier this year. The goal is to recognize organizations and individuals who make tax-deductible donations annually in support of the CIF mission. That mission is to assist collision repair professionals who have […]
Research Says Digital Insurance Claims Management Languishes
J.D. Power finds sluggish digital innovation as home and auto insurance customers continue reliance on personal channels during claim interaction. Property and casualty (P&C) insurance claims were supposed to be the tip of the sword when it came to digital transformation, but the industry is lagging far behind financial services and utilities providers when it […]
Car-O-Liner Introduces Workstation for Steel, Aluminum Auto Body Repairs
The new Car-O-Liner CDR1 workstation contains all the equipment and materials needed to perform light-to-medium collision damage repair quickly and efficiently. “The new CDR1 repair system was very well-received when we introduced it at SEMA this year,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “Shop owners have been asking us for an efficient way […]
48 Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-eight automotive professionals were recognized on November 18, at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Scottsdale Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Forty-one companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments sponsored […]
IIHS Says Older Drivers at Risk of Crash Fatalities Due to Outdated Vehicles Lacking Safety Equipment
Older drivers, who are less likely to survive severe crashes than any other age group, also tend to drive outdated vehicles that lack crucial safety features, recent studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. Healthier than ever before, Americans in their 70s and 80s are driving more miles and crashing less often than […]
Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Arizona
New acquisition marks the multiple collision repair shop operator’s entry into the state. Classic Collision, LLC, the collision repair operator based in Atlanta, Ga., announced the acquisition of Ric’s Body & Paint in Scottsdale, Ariz. Classic Collision now operates a total of 164 repair centers in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon, South […]
Sonic Automotive Announces Completion of RFJ Auto Partners Acquisition
Acquisition of Top-15 U.S. Dealer Group expected to add $3.2 Billion in annualized revenues. Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, announced the closing of the acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. that was originally announced in September. This acquisition represents one of the largest transactions […]
PPG Launching Deltron NXT Solventborne Refinish System
Phased rollout collision repair facilities starting in January. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the launch of the PPG Deltron NXT refinish system, representing a major upgrade to the current PPG Deltron DBC solventborne product line. Major features incorporated in the PPG Deltron NXT system include more than 30 new toners that comprise the latest liquid pearls and […]
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