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Register Now to Renew ASE Certifications Set to Expire June 30

May 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

With more technicians than usual scheduling tests before their certifications expire on June 30, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recommends registering for ASE tests as soon as possible to secure a confirmed test time. Registration is available online. Once logged in, users can next click on “orders” and then “store” where they […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

Fix Auto Adds First Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Mexico

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network announced its expansion in the Latin American market, with the launch of its first two Fix Auto locations in Mexico this week including Fix Auto Veracruz and Fix Auto Toluca.  The network is in talks with other collision repairers in the country and is planning to announce new locations in the coming […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto Mexico, Fix Network World, Mexico, Network Affiliations

PartsTrader May 18th Virtual Collision Repair Industry Update Examines Current Trends, Parts Shortage Concerns

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader announced a virtual collision repair industry event on May 18 at 1 p.m. (EDT) where PartsTraders Chief Innovation Officer, Greg Horn, will continue his quarterly tradition of sharing valuable insights into the collision repair industry. Registration for the webinar is available online. This free, live, interactive event offers industry professionals vital information about current […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PartsTrader, Webinars

Toyota GB Covers Audatex Bodyshop Image Capture Transaction Fees on its Vehicles at Certified Network Collision Repair Shops in UK Through September

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Audatex, part of Solera Holdings, Inc., today announced that Toyota GB (PLC) is promoting and encouraging the use of Audatex’s Bodyshop Image Capture to the Toyota and Lexus Approved networks and will be supporting their customers by covering transactional costs for all Toyota and Lexus vehicles from April 1 – September 30, 2021. Audatex […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audatex, OEM Certification, Photo Estimating, Solera Holdings, Toyota GB, United Kingdom

AAA Reports Gas Prices Were Up Six Cents on Week, Likely to Climb Higher with Pipeline Shutdown

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Gas Price May 10, 2021

AAA reports that the national gas price average jumped six cents to $2.96 for the week. If the trend continues, an increase of three more cents would make the national average the most expensive since November 2014 –the last time we saw average prices at $2.99 and higher. As CollisionWeek reported May 7, gasoline consumption […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices

Collision Claims Down Over 20% in 2020 Compared to Previous Year

May 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

While improving versus the over 35% decline in second quarter, the fourth quarter was still down substantially. Earned car years grew at highest rate since 2017. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that the historic impact of coronavirus lockdowns on private passenger collision claims continued […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Claims, Earned Car Years, Losses

Ford Position Statement Limits Bumper Fascia Repair to Refinish Work

May 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Bumper Cover Position Statement

Statements provide guidance on repairs on Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with ADAS. Ford Motor Company issued position statements covering Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles providing guidance to collision repair facilities on the extent of repairs of bumper fascias allowed on vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). According to the statements, “During body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, Position Statement

AASP/NJ May 13 Virtual Membership Meeting Examines ADAS Systems

May 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will present a virtual membership meeting, “ADAS: 2021 & Beyond,” on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30pm via Zoom. AASP/NJ will welcome Jim DeLeo, northeast division manager, and Tom Kelley, regional trainer, of Hunter Engineering Company, who will provide an extensive overview of the following topics: […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Webinars

TecMD Pilots Mobile Diagnostics, Programming and Calibration Service in Southeastern Michigan

May 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

TechMD logo

The Tweddle Group announced it is piloting a mobile diagnostics program in Southeastern Michigan. The service, TecMD, offers on-site diagnostics, programming, pre-scan, post-scan and calibration services for automotive collision and repair centers in Oakland and Macomb counties. Tweddle Group Chief Executive Officer Pat Aubry said TecMD answers an important need for Southeastern Michigan. “On-site/on-demand service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Michigan, Openings, Recalibration, TechMD

Early-Bird Registration Open of September CIECA CONNEX Conference

May 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that early-bird registration is now open for its annual conference—CONNEX 2021. The in-person event is being held in Charlotte, N.C., September 14-16. In addition to a line-up of top industry speakers, there will be networking opportunities, a vehicle gifting by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association

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