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U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up 5.1% in June Compared to 2020

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The increase in body repair prices was below the rate of inflation for the third month in a row after 32 straight months increasing at a higher rate.   The most recent government figures on inflation through June 2021 show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices has been below the rate of […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, consumer price index

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced today it has expanded its footprint in San Diego with the acquisition of All American Paint and Body located at 8315 Buckhorn St. in San Diego, Calif. Following this transaction, Crash Champions now has 28 collision repair centers across the state. “All American’s unwavering commitment to providing great service and high-quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions

AASP/MA Members Meet with Legislators on Collision Repair Labor Rate Reform Bills

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of its ongoing legislative effort to ensure that consumers receive proper reimbursement from their automobile insurers for collision repairs, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) recently welcomed various legislators and association members for a special gathering in the Southeastern part of the state to discuss the many benefits of House […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/MA, Labor Rates, legislation

Automotive Recyclers Support Biden Executive Order on Right to Repair

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ARA issued a statement on today supporting the Executive Order signed by President Biden on July 9 that calls on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to institute rules to curb anti-competitive restrictions that limit consumers’ repair choices. The Executive order includes dozens of specific initiatives, including a requirement that the FTC undertake a rulemaking on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Right to Repair

Wendy Bradshaw Named Director of Community Engagement at Safelite Group

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wendy Bradshaw has joined the Safelite Group as the new director of community engagement. Bradshaw brings a wide breadth of experience to the company and will lead the Safelite AutoGlass Foundation, dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of families in the communities where our associates live and work. “I am thrilled Wendy has joined […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Safelite

Federal Trade Commission Plans Vote on Right to Repair Policy Statement at July 21 Meeting

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commission to consider issuing statement on manufacturer repair restrictions based upon its Nixing the Fix report and Hart-Scott-Rodino prior notice and approval of merger process. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Wednesday, July 21. As part of the meeting, the FTC will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Federal Trade Commission, Regulations, Right to Repair

Classic Collision Adds Brownfield Collision Repair Center in California

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced its newest collision repair center opening in Santa Ana, Calif. With the addition of the 19,000 sq. ft. brownfield location, Classic Collision now operates a total of 79 repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Alaska. Classic Collision Santa Ana can be found about 32 miles SE of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Classic Collision, Openings

Crash Champions Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Ohio

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced the acquisition of two Centerline Auto Body collision repair centers in Ohio. With the addition of the new locations at 8000 Pearl Road in Strongsville and 2780 Albrecht Ave. in Akron, Crash Champions now has 12 collision repair centers across the state. This transaction strategically supplements the Company’s earlier acquisitions of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Ohio

CAPA Joins List of Groups Applauding Executive Order Promoting Right to Repair

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive collision repair crash parts, applauds President Biden’s executive order designed to promote competition in the U.S. economy. The order encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue new rules promoting a “right to repair”- which allows consumers the ability to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Regulations, Right to Repair

IAA Announces New Payment Option for UK Buyers

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that its UK-based business unit has expanded its payment offerings through the addition of Payit by NatWest, a fast, safe and secure mobile transaction and digital payment solution. Using Payit, IAA buyers can make payments directly from their bank accounts for vehicles purchased. “Payit saves our buyers time and creates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, United Kingdom

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