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Fix Auto UK Achieves TrustPilot Milestone

January 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has its first significant Trustpilot milestone after receiving its 500th customer review on the platform. The network’s overall TrustScore on the global customer review platform is recorded at 4.7 out of five, rating Fix Auto UK and its franchise partners as excellent for the customer service delivered. Eighty-nine per cent of all […]

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Farmers Insurance Launches Customizable Direct-to-Consumer Policies in Mississippi

January 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Farmers Insurance announced its launch of a range of customizable insurance products in Mississippi. Customers throughout the state can now access quotes and purchase auto, home, condo, and renters products in a direct-to-consumer model, while retaining the personalized approach. “Reflecting our relentless focus on innovation and service, we are bringing Farmers digital-first options to Mississippi […]

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SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19

January 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lenders with $1 Billion or less in assets will be able to submit first and second draw PPP applications on Friday – continuing dedicated access for Community-Based Lenders. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Treasury Department

NTSB Warns High-Voltage, Lithium-Ion Battery Fires After Electric Vehicle Crashes Can Reignite Days or Weeks Later

January 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Three out of four of the electric vehicle battery fires they investigated reignited in the towing storage facility. Safety recommendations say vehicles should be separated by 50 feet when stored or separated by physical barriers from other vehicles. The National Transportation Safety Board issued four safety recommendations yesterday based on findings contained in Safety Report […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Transportation Safety Board, Safety

Sandi Freeman Named Program Manager for National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides Program

January 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced Sandi Freeman has joined the organization as the program manager for its Recycled Rides initiative. Freeman will lead the NABC program that has gifted more than 2,600 vehicles to families in need since it was launched in August 2007. Freeman was previously the manager of replacement accounts for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, People, Recycled Rides

ASE Winter Certification Registration Open

January 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASE winter registration is now open through March 31. More than 50 ASE certification tests are available, covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry including for collision repair technicians and parts specialists. Those registering will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take the selected ASE tests, whether registering […]

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CCC Reports December Repairable Appraisals Down Over 19% Compared to 2019

January 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Auto Claims Snapshot – December 2020

49 states saw declines during the month. The latest CCC Auto Claims Snapshot for December 2020 indicates that the resurgence in the pandemic impacted claims for the month as the decline in claims was higher than its November report. For the month, CCC reports that repairable appraisals in December were down 19.5% compared to 2019. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC Information Services, Claims

ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Mississauga, Ontario

January 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Mississauga Central to the network. The new ProColor Collision location is a 20,000-square foot facility that reflects owner-entrepreneur Sam Maharaj’s years of experience in the collision repair industry and his determination to incorporate the best-in-class automotive technologies in his operations. For over 40 years, Sam has built […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Ontario, ProColor Collision

NADA Issues 2020 Auto Sales Analysis, Forecasts 15.5 Million New Vehicle Sales in 2021

January 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issued its 2020 analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy and its 2021 project for sales.  “The coronavirus pandemic certainly impacted new light-vehicle sales in 2020, not to mention the U.S. economy as a whole,” said NADA chief economist Patrick Manzi. “Our forecast at the start of 2020 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

LKQ Brings Services Business Under Elitek Vehicle Services Brand

January 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Elitek Vehicle Services logo

LKQ Corporation today announced that it is bringing its two mobile automotive services businesses together under a single brand, known as Elitek Vehicle Services. Since acquiring Elite Electronics and VeTech Automotive Electronics in 2019, LKQ organically grew to become the largest U.S. provider of mobile, on-site vehicle services to automotive collision repair facilities, mechanical repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elitek Vehicle Services, LKQ Corporation

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