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U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up 3.1% in November Compared to 2019

December 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation comparison since January 2009 auto body work, auto insurance, and CPI

For the 28th straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Auto insurance prices down dramatically in wake of pandemic refunds and discounts. The most recent government figures on inflation through November 2020 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues above the rate of general […]

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

Elephant Insurance Selects Shift Technology for Fraud Detection

December 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shift Technology announced Elephant Insurance selected the company to help improve fraud detection in the P&C insurer’s claims process. According to Elephant, Shift was selected because its artificial intelligence and data science expertise helps improve the detection of fraud earlier in the claims process to avoid issuing payments on fraudulent claims and provides agents with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Elephant Auto Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Shift Technology

States Announce More Aggressive Drunk and Drugged Driving Holiday Safety Campaign Due to Pandemic

December 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Despite fewer drivers on the road this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, states have tracked a disturbing uptick in many risky driving behaviors. To address this challenge, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and its members, the state highway safety offices (SHSOs), joined with federal officials, MADD and the International Association of Chiefs of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Governors Highway Safety Association, traffic safety

Roger Crowley Named Vice President of Sales & Operations at Doan Group

December 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

he Doan Group, the comprehensive auto, specialty vehicle, heavy equipment and property appraisal company, announced that Roger Crowley has joined the company in the role of Vice President of Sales and Operations. “The Doan Group has a well-established history within the industry of delivering world-class service and support and I am honored to be part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, The Doan Group

AAA Projects Holiday Road Trips to Decline by Nearly 25%

December 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Holiday 2020 Travel Forecast

Three-quarters of Americans are expected to stay home this holiday season. AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season. Public health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not to travel over the year-end holidays, a period that typically sees high demand for vacations. While AAA expects at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Holiday Travel

Copart Expands Location in Macon, Georgia

December 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the expansion of its location in Macon, Georgia. The facility now spans 65 acres with additional capacity for vehicle storage and operations. “We are pleased about the expanded property because it provides us the additional space and resources to serve our customers in the exceptional manner they expect and deserve from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Georgia, Openings

Service King Provides Ongoing Employment Support for Veterans

December 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Nov. 5, Service King participated in the North Central Texas Red, White and You virtual career fair, hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission. During the event, Service King Chief Human Resources Officer Sean Huurman hosted a webinar for veterans attending to provide a company overview and discuss job openings. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mission 2 Hire, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Veterans

Scott Bridges Named VP of Sales in U.S. for Fix Network World

December 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Former Hertz executive will lead sales strategies and insurer relationships for the network in the U.S. Mondofix Inc., the parent of Fix Network World, announced the appointment of Scott Bridges as Vice President of Sales for its national collision and glass business in the United States. In this newly created role, Scott will be responsible […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mondofix, People

Jeff Kritzer Reelected Chairman of Automotive Lift Institute Board

December 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Buck Gasner reelected associate class representative, Brian Spikes joins board. Jeff Kritzer of BendPak in Santa Paula, Calif., was elected to a second one-year term as chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting on Dec. 1. ALI is celebrating 75 years of dedication to vehicle lift safety. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Board of Directors, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Launches 12 Days of CREF-mas Winter Giving Campaign

December 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Melissa Marscin Interview

In our video interview, Melissa Marscin from CREF discusses the challenges schools and students have faced due to the pandemic and how the industry can help develop its future workforce. As the Congress made it easier for individuals to deduct charitable donations in the CARES Act passed to help the nation recover from the pandemic, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Interview, Workforce Development

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