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 […]
AAA Reports Gas Prices Were Up Six Cents on Week, Likely to Climb Higher with Pipeline Shutdown
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 […]
Collision Claims Down Over 20% in 2020 Compared to Previous Year
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 […]
Ford Position Statement Limits Bumper Fascia Repair to Refinish Work
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 […]
AASP/NJ May 13 Virtual Membership Meeting Examines ADAS Systems
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: […]
TecMD Pilots Mobile Diagnostics, Programming and Calibration Service in Southeastern Michigan
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 […]
Early-Bird Registration Open of September CIECA CONNEX Conference
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 […]
FTC Report to Congress Examines Anti-Competitive Repair Restrictions
Report recommends ways to expand consumers’ repair options, including more enforcement, and use of voluntary agreements between manufacturers and independent repairers. In a new report to Congress, the Federal Trade Commission identifies numerous types of repair restrictions across industries such as mobile phones and automobiles. Concerns raised in the report and by proponents of an […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced 11 new recipients to receive the 2021 WIN College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Award. This scholarship is presented annually to deserving students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program. Each recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship to continue their post-secondary education in collision repair and complimentary registration […]
Collision Industry Foundation Online Silent Auction Ends Today at 3PM
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) virtual silent auction will remain open for bidding through until 3 p.m. (EDT) today, Friday, May 7. Registration for the event is available online. There are up to 30 items to bid on, with something for everyone. Bid on sports memorabilia like autographed items by Joe Namath, Pete Rose, and […]
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